Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Released February 2023
Ultra-Premium (>$800)
            
                    
                        
                            Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
                        
                    
                Summary
Pros
- Consistent camera performance in all features, making it a great smartphone imaging allrounder
 - Very good photo rendering, providing a high level of details
 - Very good autofocus in photo and video, allowing to capture the instant in most lighting conditionsÂ
 - Strong tele zoom performance at long range
 - Good sound rendition with both the built-in speakers and the microphones
 - Efficient audio zoom and wind noise reduction features
 - Good readability in most lighting conditions
 - Very good display experience overall when watching videos
 - Good color fidelity in most lighting conditions
 - Very good autonomy with nearly 67 hours in moderate use
 - Good selfie photos and videos overall whether taken in indoor or outdoor conditions
 
Cons
- Loss of image detail in low-light situations
 - Some shutter lag when shooting in low light
 - Exposure and focus instabilities, particularly in backlit scenes
 - Default recorder app doesn't offer the same audio quality as the main camera app
 - Low flicker frequency and too-high brightness for night reading
 - Under sunlight, colorful content lacks nuances
 - Details and brightness lacking in indoor lighting conditions
 - Front-camera performance in in low-light environments
 
Scores
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                    This evaluation is based on the version 5 of our Camera test protocol. Results are not directly compatible with those from the latest version 6, which employs an updated evaluation framework
                
                        
        Specifications
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9mm
Dimensions5G
Dual SIM
Water resistant
IP68
Wireless
Charging256/
Wide, Ultra-Wide, Tele, Long Tele
Main camera
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