It’s been more than an year since Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra released. Hence, today I thought of sharing Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra reviews to you all. But, the review I am sharing in this article is based on my research on what its owners have observed and experienced.
In the end, I have also shared about who should buy this phone and who should wait for the new arrivals. So, enjoy reading this article.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra reviews on Reddit.
On reddit, most of the comments were related to how good the battery life is. One user wrote that it had a better battery life than iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 pro.
Apart from the good battery life, this phone boasts brighter screen and wonderful stereo speakers. Performance of this phone is just awesome, as the fast performance really helps in providing great experience during gaming and video streaming.
Most users are in love with the camera as they got the excellent photo and the video quality.
One of the user compared S23 ultra to S22 ultra, and experienced S23 ultra is better than S22 ultra in terms of battery life and amazing low light photography.
Users are overall in love with the performance, better photography than S22 ultra, high performance & speed, the smoothness in work it offers and the audio provided by the stereo speakers.
Talking about its large sized screen, I found mixed reviews, while some users finds 6.8 inches large screen a good thing about this phone, some users were not happy with that.
But along with multiple pros, they also find some cons in the Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra such as no Dolby Vision, no charger in the box which had been quite disappointing for not getting as much after spending a large amount of money on it. They were also not happy with not getting Headphone jack and the SD card slot in the phone and also talked about a bit of shutter lag in Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
In a nut shell, according to them, this phone has the best camera and the performance. Users find it is the best for photography & gaming too.
Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra reviews on 91 Mobiles.
Acc. to the user’s reviews here, again I found similar reviews regarding camera. Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra has the best camera. The camera quality is great. Zoom is just awesome. Clear pictures can be seen even if you are 10-15 km away from the object. For Night shots, there are mixed reviews, as some found it amazing and for some, it wasn’t that good. And compared to the iPhone 14 Pro some users found that the camera isn’t worth it.
Users found the display and the performance the best in the market.
Talking about the display first, a user review said that it has been providing a crystal clear viewing experience with vivid colours and deep blacks.
About the performance, the users found the Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra has a really fast performance, making it a great choice for gaming.
According to the Users, battery life is perfect. It comes with a 5000mAh powerful battery with 45W charging speeds as before. There’s support for 15W wireless charging and 4.5W reverse wireless charging as well. It has some battery left even after using the screen for a day on heavy usage. And it just takes 60 minutes to charge fully. But you need to buy a charger separately.
Some users also find the look & feel of the phone highly comfortable & astonishing and the S-pen is also working great.
Because of these features provided by Samsung, most of the users said that they had moved to Samsung from an iPhone.
But there are downsides also. We all know that Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra is highly expensive. It has a large size, some users found it uncomfortable to hold the phone in their hands especially for the users having smaller hands. Very few of the users find that it has heating issues.
It does not come with a headphone jack. So, you may find it inconvenient if you are a wired headphone user. Moreover, it doesn’t come with a 45W power charger, back cover and a screen guard, so you need to pay extra for these essential things.
Fingerprint sensor is not working well. Some users complain of pushing their fingers harder on the sensor or using it multiple times to unlock their phone, which is an issue.
Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra reviews by users on Amazon.
According to the reviews on Amazon, most users loved its camera, display, performance, One UI and S-pen. But at the same time, some users are seemed to be quite unhappy with overheating issues, battery and the fingerprint sensor.
First, let me talk about the camera, the feature that users loved the most. They were more than happy with the photos they took. They found that the photos from the normal camera were better than the photos from the telephoto camera and the they loved its zoom quality.
One user talked about the 10x zoom helped him to take amazing photos of birds. But when compared it to iPhone 14, its macro lens didn’t perform better as it didn’t have better focus when taking closer shots.
Now coming to the performance and display, Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra tick marked the expectations of users regarding gaming. For those who loved consuming media and loved watching Netflix or videos on YouTube, they had an awesome experience with the phone.
Apart from that, there were comments about great in-hand feel experience and for them the design is superb. Design is the one that makes this phone looks premium product. One UI also offers amazing features to this phone.
For some the large size of the phone is an issue as people with smaller hands had had some difficulty using the phone, for some it was not at all an issue.
Very few users talked about the S-pen, but those who have used it, liked it.
Now lets talk about the issues owners faced using this phone.
Some users also talked about the overheating issues as they commented that their phone got heated up after continuous use. For some, battery is awful as you won’t get a good battery backup even after spending the high amount of money.
Also, they were quite unhappy with the fingerprint sensors. They complained about unlocking phone after their 3rd or 4th trial.
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra and iPhone 14 pro max.
Most of the people are concerned about camera quality, performance, display, battery, RAM, storage overheating issues etc. while selecting a phone according to their budget.
But what should one do when they are perplexed?
If you are confused about which phone should I buy – Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or iPhone 14 Pro max? I have tried to clear out that confusion as much as possible.
Here are the pros and cons of both Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
| 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP + 10 MP (Extraordinary camera Quality and better stability of videos) | Large size and heavy in weight (233 grams) |
| Quality display for amazing user experience | You won’t get the fastest charging |
| Loud speakers | No charger in the box |
| Exceptional phone performance for gaming and video streaming | No 3.5mm headphone jack |
| 5-years of OS update | You may find overheating issues. |
iPhone 14 Pro Max pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
| 48MP + 12MP + 12MP triple camera clicks amazing photos | High cost |
| 4323mAh battery provides approx. 8hrs of SOT | Always on display is annoying and drains battery. |
| Apple A16 Bionic chipset- The fastest processor | No charger in the box. |
| Premium built | |
| 2000 nits peak brightness |
I found this video on YouTube while researching which one is better. You can watch this video for better clarity. I highly recommend you all to watch this video.
Who should buy the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The answer to this question is based on the research on the comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra and iPhone 14 Pro max.
As you have already read the comparison between the two phones, you know that both phones have their own pros and cons. According to me, you must choose the phone, that tick marks most of your priorities.
Talking about their prices first, Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra is priced at Rs. 99,999/- and iPhone 14 Pro Max is priced at Rs. 1,27,999/- on Flipkart.
If you love taking photos or you like gaming, or watching movies you are going to have a great experience with both of these phones. Also, both of them are not budget-friendly. So, if you are thinking of spending money to experience the above-mentioned qualities, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a great choice for you.
But if you like creating travel vlogs, you should go for iPhone 14 Pro Max as it provides relatively better video stabilization or you are digital creator working on your Instagram page, you have to upload large files on Instagram, you should pick iPhone 14 Pro Max.
If you are Samsung S23 ultra phone user or iPhone pro max user and you would like to share your experience, please feel free to share with us. We would love to hear from you.
Disclaimer : The information provided and the thoughts shared in this article are based on my research on different platforms. It is recommended to do your own research before making a purchase decision.