Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Specs

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the top device in Samsung’s 2023 premium flagship line of phones. It launches with One UI 5.1 based on Android 13 and is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It is available in four memory variants – 8/128GB, 12/256GB, 12/512GB, and 12/1TB.

Welcome to our complete guide to the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. On this page, we cover everything you need to know about this highly anticipated 2023 smartphone, including its specifications, price, release date, and more.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: brief information

• OS: Android 13
• Release Date: 2023
• Network Type: 2G/3G/4G/5G
• Display: 6.8-inch, 1440 x 3088 pixels resolution
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
• Selfie Camera: 40 MP
• Rear camera: 200 MP
• RAM: 12 GB
• ROM: 1 TB
• Battery: 5000 mAh

Specs

Mobile Wireless Network and Software

• 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz. CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
• 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 MHz. CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
• 4G mobile network bands: LTE.
• 5G mobile network bands: NSA/SA/Sub6/mmWave
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
• Software / OS: One UI 5 based on Android 13

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

• Dimensions: 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
• Weight: 233g
• Display: 6.8 inches, 1440 x 3088 pixels, 120 Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, Dynamic AMOLED 2X. Gorilla Glass Victus
• Colours: Phantom Black, Cotton Flower, Botanic Green and Misty Lilac.
• Physical Build: Aluminium frame. IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5metres for 30 minutes) 

Internal Hardware Specs

• CPU/Processor: 64-bit, 3.3 GHz Octa-core
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
• GPU/Graphics Processing Unit: Adreno 740
• RAM: 8 GB / 12 GB
• Extended/Virtual RAM:
• Internal Storage: 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
• External Storage: No

Photography, Video Recording

• Main Camera: 200MP ISOCELL HP2 main sensor, autofocus, LED flash, 8k video, 4k video, 1080p@30fps video recording
• Front Camera: 40 MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 4k video, 1080p@30fps video capture

Audio, Video Playback

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• Audio: No 3.5 mm audio jack
• Loudspeaker: Stereo speaker
• Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: .

Phone Sensors

• Digital Compass: Yes.
• Accelerometer: Yes.
• Proximity Sensor: Yes.
• Ambient Light Sensor: Yes.
• Barometer: Yes.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): Yes.
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; under-display.
• Face Unlock: Yes.
• Iris Scanner: No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
• Voice Control: No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant, Bixby
• Infra-red Blaster: No.

Connectivity Options

• Bluetooth Version: 5.3
• Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, hotspot
• GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo
• USB: microUSB v3.2 Type-C. USB-OTG.
• NFC: Yes.

Miscellaneous Specs

• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 5000 mAh
• Battery Charging: 45W fast charging
• Wireless Charging: 15W fast wireless charging.
• Reverse Charging: 4.5W.
• Model Version/Number: SM-S918B, SM-S918B/DS, SM-S918U, SM-S918U1, SM-S918W, SM-S918N, SM-S9180, SM-S918E, SM-S918E/DS

Launch/Release Dates

• Announced: February 1, 2023
• Release Date: February 2023

Price: How much is Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in the US, UK, EU, others?

• United States of America (USA): $1,199 (8/256GB). $1,380 (8/512GB).
• Canada: C$1,650 (12/513GB). C$2,210 (12GB/1TB).
• United Kingdom (UK): £1,250 (8/256GB). £1,400 (12/512GB).
• Germany: €1,400 (8/256GB). €1,580 (12/512GB). €1,820 (12GB/1TB).
• Switzerland: CHF
• Australia: AU$1,950 (8/256GB). A$2,250 (12/512GB). A$2,650 (12GB/1TB).

The above prices may change with time from country to country, as market forces and economic policies influence product price movements.

Does Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra have aptX HD?

Unfortunately, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra does not support the aptX HD audio codec. What it has is classic aptX.

Does Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra have aptX Adaptive?

Unfortunately, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra does not support the aptX Adaptive audio codec. What it supports is classic aptX.

Does Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra have Google Play Store?

It supports Google Services and software applications, including Play Store and Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and others.

Will Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra work in the USA?

This is a GSM phone and is supported on US GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile and other networks riding on their networks. It does not support CDMA networks. Do make enquiries from your carrier to know what bands/frequencies are supported on their service.

MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict

This is the most capable and the biggest Samsung Galaxy smartphone of the year 2023. The cameras are excellent, performance is top notch, and there is S Pen (stylus) support. Charging is slower than what you will find from most competitors, though. There are interesting omissions too. It has no heart rate monitor. Lastly, Samsung has left out support for the following advanced codecs: Bluetooth Low Energy Audio (LE Audio), aptX Adaptive, aptx HD, and aptX Lossless Bluetooth.

Our Buyer’s Guide Verdict is a recommendation based on the specifications of the device and a general guide to help you understand how much value a device offers for its price. It is not an endorsement of the device. Ask questions and use your judgement when buying any device; MobilityArena takes no responsibility for your buying decisions.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phone Review Rating

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