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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: the unmissable smartphone of this beginning of the year

It’s pretty hard to say loud and clear since February that we have here the best smartphone of 2023. So why all the hype for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra? Quite simply because this ticks all the boxes for the featured device. It is true that not all the high-end phones of the year have been released yet, but the smartphone already surpasses the best smartphone of 2022 – the Oppo Find X5 Pro.

So much so that the buying guide team listed it as a recommendation of the following picks:

As you will have understood, the phone benefits from a real plebiscite in our eyes. It’s also obviously the best Samsung smartphone available and here’s why.

Why buy the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

Before detailing in depth the strengths of the smartphone, it is necessary to talk about the test of this Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Based on Titouan’s findings, the phone was close to 10/10. But to achieve such a level of profit, you must agree to pay the price.

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for his camera

Its predecessor, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, was already the winner of the photo, winning all the comparisons made by us. Unsurprisingly, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra pulls it off successfully. To do this, the phone relies heavily on an excellent 200-megapixel resolution lens, but that’s not all.

The great strength of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is above all its versatility in all photographic situations. Regardless of the mode requested, the phone knows how to produce a satisfying shot. Most of the photos have accurate colors, precision and above all a great wealth of detail. All the lenses offer good quality photos and it is even possible to have fun with the 10x and 3x zooms. In short, you are entitled to a complete, but above all powerful photographic experience.

for its autonomy

It is in this area that Samsung’s premium smartphone has made the most progress. After a very disappointing model in this area, the S23 Ultra is close to the heights. The 5000 mAh battery achieved real feats during our test. In use, the phone has had two full days of autonomy without batting an eyelid, even starting a third. To be more precise, we put it through our ViSer protocol to simulate mixed use. The mobile fell to 10% after 15 hours and 14 minutes, a very nice score.

If the mobile is delivered without a charger in its box, you have to get used to it, it is possible to invest 50 euros in the official 45 W power supply. This allows the S23 Ultra to be at 100% in one hour on the mains.

For your user experience

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra also has a great asset: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. This processor is accompanied in its basic version by 8 GB of RAM. Thus, the smartphone is capable of running even the most demanding mobile applications. Above all, the phone has a good ability to handle heat.

For its part, the One UI software in its version 5.1 facilitates the use of the smartphone with one hand. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is full of customizations of all kinds to understand the use of the latter. You can even use the S Pen to get a little more creative.

For its magnificent screen

As usual, Samsung offers quite exceptional performance in terms of its touch screen. The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel capable of offering QHD definition. Above all, it offers adaptive refresh of up to 120 Hz. Our measurements revealed a brightness of 1609 cd/m2, an impressive increase.

This touch interface stands out especially for the design. This is the only area inside the smartphone that has not undergone profound changes visible to the naked eye. However, the phone grip is more secure and pleasant. General daily use is assured thanks to skilful overall ergonomics.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: The weak spot to know

The main weak point of the phone is its price. Indeed, in its basic version with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is available at a price of 1,419 euros. An already high price to which must be added the additional 50 euros for the 45 W charger. For the same price it is also possible to buy an iPhone 14 Pro Max. It is up to you to make the decision and assume such an investment.

If you want to know everything about this phone, go to our detailed test of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

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