Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

120Hz display ; Next-generation camera ; Fantastic build

Expensive ; Minimal AV updates over last year ; Tough competition

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a solid all-rounder, but it’s outdone in both the sound and picture departments by Apple and Sony

Bespoke Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset ; More base storage than predecessor ; Functional refinements

Faster charging would have been nice ; Looks identical to predecessor ; Seriously expensive

A tougher build, faster memory and storage, a more efficient battery, a custom-tuned chipset and a new 200MP main camera hidden behind a familiar design; the S23 Ultra is a more substantial upgrade than you might first realize. Provided you're not...

Punchy AMOLED displays ; Refined design on S23 and S23+ ; 200MP camera on S23 Ultra

Substantial price increase ; No obvious upgrades to picture and sound

Samsung appears to be playing it very safe this year, with the S23 seemingly not straying far from the path beaten by the S22 and S21 – but perhaps that won’t be a problem for dedicated Samsung phone fans

Impeccable camera quality in almost all conditions ; Fantastic performance and all-day battery life ; Gorgeous display with lots of room for S-Pen note-taking

Charging speeds could be faster ; Visually identical to last year’s model ; Top-tier specs command a top-tier price

Productivity, photography and performance abilities that are unrivalled in the Android world. Improvements over the previous generation are modest, but the S23 Ultra is still an incredible (and incredibly expensive) flagship.

Huge performance boost ; Monstrous battery life ; Stunning, colour-accurate display

Expensive ; Price increase this year ; Few changes elsewhere

There’s clearly a lot to talk about when it comes to the S23 Ultra’s cameras, but I’ve been most impressed this year with its substantial processing and efficiency improvements. I’m not often surprised by generational benchmark upgrades, but this...

Incredibly powerful processor Versatile telephoto zoom camera S Pen adds value Water resistant and durable Long software update commitment Many interesting features to explore Large, bright, detailed screen

Wired charging is complicated, and only 45W Big and heavy

“The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the most complete, most versatile Android smartphone you can buy. It's a big purchase in more ways than one, but it'll last you for years.”