Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB

★★★★☆ 4.0 (2,765)

Its 200MP main sensor and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip deliver the highest camera resolution on a phone, paired with a 5000mAh battery for all-day power. The built-in S Pen adds precise input for notes and remote camera control, while the 1750-nit Dynamic AMOLED display ensures outdoor visibility. This device is best for mobile photographers and power users who need a versatile stylus and robust, multi-day battery life.

Screen 6.8"
Display Dynamic AMOLED
Refresh 120 Hz
Chip Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM 8 GB
Storage 256 GB
Camera 200 MP
front camera mp 12
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB cellphone
89 Overall Score
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Snapshot

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has improved over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '24: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 2.7★ · 9 reviews (approx. date)Q2 '26: 3.3★ · 13 reviews1913Q1 '24Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviewsEstimated date

Based on 23 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Build 90.6
Camera 98.7
Battery 95.5
Display 93.8
Feature 96
Performance 80.2
Connectivity 92.9
Social Proof 88

Specifications

Full Specifications

Display

Screen Size 6.8"
Display Type Dynamic AMOLED
Resolution 1440 x 3088
Refresh Rate 120 Hz
Brightness 1750 nits
HDR Yes

Performance

Processor Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Processor Model Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPU Cores 8
CPU Speed 3.36
RAM 8 MB
Storage 256 GB
Storage Type UFS 4
Expandable No

Camera

Main Camera 200
Camera Count 4
Ultrawide 12
Telephoto 10
Front Camera 12
Optical Zoom 10x
Video 8K@30fps
OIS Yes

Battery & Charging

Battery 5000 Wh
Wired Charging 45
Wireless Charging Yes
Fast Charging Super Fast Charging
Connector USB-C

Connectivity

5G Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC Yes
USB USB-C 3.2
SIM Nano SIM
eSIM Yes

Design & Build

Water Resistance IP68
Form Factor bar
Weight 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs
Fingerprint in-display
Face Recognition Yes
OS Android
Headphone Jack No
Stereo Speakers Yes

vs Competition

Spec Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Motorola Razr ultra 2025 Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max OnePlus 13 13 Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Screen Size 6.8 6.8 7.0 6.9 6.8 6.7
Display Type Dynamic AMOLED LTPO OLED OLED Super Retina XDR Super Retina XDR LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate 120 120 165 120 120 120
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Google Tensor G4 Snapdragon 8 Elite Apple A18 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM (GB) 8 16 16 8 16 16
Storage (GB) 256 128 512 256 512 512
Rear Camera Mp 200 50 50 48 50 50
Front Camera Mp 12 42 50 12 32 32
Battery Capacity Mah 5000 5060 4700 4685 6000 5000
Charging Wattage 45 37 68 30 80 90
Wireless Charging true true true true true true
Five (g) true true true true true true
Water Resistance IP68 IP68 IP48 IP68 IP68 IP68
Operating System Android Android Android iOS Android Android
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product BuildCameraBatteryDisplayFeaturePerformanceConnectivitySocial Proof
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 90.698.795.593.89680.292.988
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Compare 79.894.693.599.573.989.496.397.6
Motorola Razr ultra 2025 Compare 59.179.795.598.193.198.883.893.1
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Compare 97.590.383.893.873.987.498.891.7
OnePlus 13 13 Compare 79.896.299.698.145.498.854.799.2
Xiaomi 14 Ultra Compare 79.899.197.999.558.89898.876.2

Usage Scores

Overall (89.3)Budget (93.6)Gaming (87)Rugged (83)Portability (59.9)Business (86.8)Flagship (88.4)Foldable (94.1)Photography (94.7)Battery Life (94.6)

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