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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Brand: SAMSUNG
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CPU Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
RAM 8/12 GB
Storage 256/512 GB, 1 TB
Display 6.8 inches
Camera 200 MP
Battery 5000 mAh

Full specification

General

Device Type	Smart Phone
Model	SM-S918B, SM-S918B/DS, SM-S918U, SM-S918U1, SM-S918W, SM-S918N, SM-S9180, SM-S918E, SM-S918E/DS
Released	17 February 2023

Design

Dimensions	163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
Weight	234 g
Build	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
IP Rating	IP68
Colors	Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Size	6.8 inches
Resolution	WQHD+, 1440 x 3088 pixels
Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality.	500 ppi
Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind.	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Features	Hole-punch Notch, 1750 nits Peak brightness, HDR10+, Always-on display, Dual Edge display

Software

OS OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 13
UI UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface.	One UI 5.1

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (1x Cortex-X3 • 3.36 GHz + 2x Cortex-A715 • 2.8 GHz + 2x Cortex-A710 • 2.8 GHz + 3x Cortex-A510 • 2.0 GHz)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Adreno 740

Memory

Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	No
RAM RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	8 GB, 12 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR5X
ROM Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones.	UFS 4.0

Camera

Primary Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality.	200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS (Sensor- Samsung ISOCELL HP2, Sensor size- 1/1.3, Pixel size- 0.6µm) 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom (Sensor- , Sensor size- 1/3.52, Pixel size- 1.12µm) 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video (Sensor- , Sensor size- 1/2.55, Pixel size- 1.4µm) 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom (Sensor- , Sensor size- 1/3.52, Pixel size- 1.12µm)
Video	1080p@30/60/240/960fps, 4K@30/60fps, 8K@24/30fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Features	LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Selfie	12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF (Sensor- Samsung S5K3LU)
video	1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps
Features	Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+

Media

FM Radio	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, Stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	No
Alert Types	Vibration & Ringtone

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range.

Features

Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)
Bixby natural language commands and dictation
S Pen support

Network

Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Network	B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5G Network	n1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International n1, 7, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Nano SIM, eSIM
Dual SIM	Yes (Dual Stand-by)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions.	5000 mAh
Charging	45W, PD3.0 Fast charging
Wireless Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device.	Yes, 15W Fast wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Placement	Non removable
Standby Standby Time is the total amount of time that you can leave your is fully charged, turned on and ready to send and receive calls or data transmissions before completely discharging the battery.	NA

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Overview

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is the latest flagship smartphone from Samsung, released in February 2023. It features a refined design with an aluminum frame sandwiched between glass on the front and back. The S23 Ultra has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

At the front is a stunning 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a sharp WQHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 1750 nits. The tough Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects the screen and has a hole-punch cutout for the selfie camera.

Under the hood, the Galaxy S23 Ultra packs the newest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset based on a 4nm process. This device is paired with up to 12GB of speedy LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Performance is excellent thanks to cutting-edge hardware.

The rear camera system features a massive 200MP primary sensor with OIS, a 10MP periscope telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom, a 12MP ultrawide shooter, and a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. Features like 8K video recording, multi-directional PDAF, and laser AF make the S23 Ultra a photography powerhouse.

A large 5000mAh battery keeps the phone running all day and supports 45W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging. Reverse wireless charging is also available to juice up compatible devices.

On the software side, the Galaxy S23 Ultra ships with the latest Android 13 OS and One UI 5.1 interface. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and more. The phone also supports Samsung-exclusive features like DeX for a desktop experience.

Overall, the Galaxy S23 Ultra brings cutting-edge performance, a fantastic AMOLED display, a versatile camera setup, long battery life, and premium build quality, making it one of the best Android flagships in 2023. The powerful hardware and software combined with Samsung’s innovations make this a compelling choice for demanding users.

Here you can see the pros and cons of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at a glance

Pros

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz WQHD+, Display
5000 mAh battery
200 MP Camera With OIS
45W Fast charging support
UFS 4.O Storage
12 GB LPDDR5X RAM

Cons

No 3.5nm headphone jack
No microSDXC slot
No FM Radio