The most important things summarized:
- The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra completely convinced in the test. The device does not show any weaknesses, and there is only criticism at a very high level
- You can currently get the Galaxy S23 Ultra from Amazon for 1,399 euros
- Below you will find a mobile phone advisor and the Galaxy S23 Ultra in comparison
Samsung has made some improvements to the Galaxy S23 Ultra, especially under the hood. The result is a smartphone that not only appears high-quality, but also scores in the test with first-class values - in every discipline. The performance is outstanding thanks to the Snapdragon chip (8 Gen 2 for Galaxy), the 6.8-inch OLED screen delivers great, rich colors and the included S-Pen, which can be stowed in the housing, is great for notes and as Suitable for remote control.
The photos have a nice depth of detail, but occasionally tend to be noisy. As is typical for Samsung, the colors are also rather saturated and in some cases have been sharpened too much. Don’t get me wrong: the camera is one of the best the market has to offer. However, the Galaxy S23 is not unrivaled here.
Despite the performance, the battery lasts for a surprisingly long time: thanks to a strong battery (5,000 mAh) in combination with very good efficiency. Overall, the Galaxy S23 Ultra lasts a whopping 16:20 hours online runtime. It fully charges in 1:19 hours, which is okay but not outstanding.
Our verdict at the time of testing
“The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra triumphed in all areas in the test. The Snapdragon processor, which was specially adapted for the new flagship generation of the South Korean smartphone giant, ensures excellent performance – with a brilliant battery life of more than 16 hours at the same time. The 6.8 The inch-large OLED display not only boasts strong test values, but can also be operated with the S Pen integrated in the housing. The new 200 megapixel main camera takes beautiful photos, but has to admit defeat to the Google Pixel 7 Pro in daylight. But the night shots are currently unrivalled. The equipment is also great […]. “