Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: Simply fabulous

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When your phone has an “Ultra” attached to its name, expectations rise extremely high. Samsung has been doing Ultra versions of its highest-end phones for years and it was only in 2022 when I felt the company had peaked with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. That phone had the biggest display, the most versatile cameras, superb performance, unmatched productivity, and that beautiful design draped in the stunning shade of Burgundy. So, what else could you ask for its 2023 successor?

It seems none of us could give any better ideas to Samsung and this is why the Galaxy S23 Ultra is an iterative upgrade from the S22 Ultra. That inflated price tag is a bummer but for the extra monies, the improvements are enough to justify making an upgrade from last year's Galaxy S22 Ultra. Yes, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is that good; and after living with it for almost two weeks, I think this is once again in line to nab the top honours.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra was a beautiful phone by all means and most Samsung fans wished Samsung to not change it for 2023. So Samsung complied but not without leaving it absolutely untouched. The sides are contoured better to increase the comfort and grip, all without looking too “iPhone-ey”. The display curves a little less on the edges as well. Repositioned buttons here, something refined there – that's all there's to say about the changes made to Galaxy S23 Ultra's design.

For someone new to Samsung's ecosystem, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is once again a pretty phone to behold, and a nice one to feel. The camera arrangement at the back is beautiful and the dedicated silo for the S Pen stylus is neatly tucked at the bottom. The Gorilla Glass Victus 2 assures better drop protection on concrete surfaces and improved scratch resistance