Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 17.3 cm (6.8″) 5G USB Type-C 8 GB 256 GB 5000 mAh Black

Samsung Phone Android 2023

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Name: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Brand: Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is an Android phone released in 2023 with a 6.8-inch display, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, a 5000 mAh battery, a 200MP main rear camera.

Launch MSRP $1199.99 Official launch reference price.

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Overview

Brand	Samsung
Product line	Galaxy S23
Model number	SM-S918U
Release year	2023
Release date	2023-02-17
Form factor	Bar
Current model	No
Refurb available	Yes

Display and performance

Display size	6.8 in
Resolution	3088x1440
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Refresh rate	120 Hz
Brightness	2200 nits
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Chip maker	Qualcomm
RAM	12 GB
Storage	256 GB
Expandable storage	No

Battery and charging

Battery	5000 mAh
Wired charging	45 W
Wireless charging	15 W
Reverse wireless charging	Yes

Cameras

Rear cameras	5
Main rear camera	200 MP
Main aperture	f/1.7
Optical zoom	10x
Max rear video	8K@30fps
Front camera	12 MP

Software, security, and build

Operating system	Android
OS at launch	Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
Max OS version	Android 15 (One UI 7)
Security updates until	2027-02-01
Major update count	4
Fingerprint	Under-display ultrasonic
IP rating	IP68
Weight	234 g
Height	163.4 mm
Width	78.1 mm
Depth	8.9 mm

Connectivity and compatibility

5G capable	Yes
NFC	Yes
SIM type	Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual SIM	Yes
Factory unlocked	Yes
AT&T	Full
T-Mobile	Full
Verizon	Full
Categories	5G Phones, Android Phones, Bar Phones, Premium Phones, Prepaid Compatible, Refurb Available, Unlocked Phones
Carrier compatibility	AT&T Compatible, T-Mobile Compatible, Unlocked, Verizon Compatible

Manufacturer description & notes

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra . Display diagonal: 17.3 cm (6.8"), Display resolution: 3088 x 1440 pixels. Processor family: Snapdragon, Processor model: 8 Gen 2. RAM capacity: 8 GB, Internal storage capacity: 256 GB. Rear camera resolution (numeric): 200 MP, Rear camera type: Quad camera. SIM card capability: Dual SIM. Operating system installed: Android 13. Battery capacity: 5000 mAh. Product colour: Black. Weight: 233 g

17.3 cm (6.8") 3088 x 1440 pixels Gorilla Glass
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
8 GB 256 GB
5G Dual SIM NanoSIM + eSIM
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.3 Near Field Communication (NFC)
Quad camera 200 MP 10 MP 12 MP 10 MP
5000 mAh Wireless charging
Android 13

Display

Display diagonal	17.3 cm (6.8")
Screen shape	Curved edge screen
Display technology marketing name	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Panel type	OLED
Display glass type	Gorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass version	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display resolution	3088 x 1440 pixels
Maximum refresh rate	120 Hz
Display brightness	1750 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (HDR)	1200 cd/m²
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Yes

Processor

Processor family	Snapdragon
Processor model	8 Gen 2
Processor cores	8

Storage

RAM capacity	8 GB
Internal storage capacity	256 GB
Compatible memory cards	Not supported

Camera

Rear camera resolution (numeric)	200 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)	10 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)	12 MP
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)	10 MP
Rear camera aperture number	1.7
Second rear camera aperture number	4.9
Third rear camera aperture number	2.2
Fourth rear camera aperture number	2.4
Optical zoom	10x
Digital zoom	100x
Front camera type	Single camera
Front camera resolution (numeric)	12 MP
Rear camera flash	Yes
Flash type	LED
Video capture resolution (max)	4320 x 7680 pixels
Resolution at capture speed	1280x720@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 7680x4320@30fps
Video recording modes	720p, 1080p, 2160p, 4320p
Rear camera type	Quad camera
Auto focus	Yes
Time lapse mode	Yes
Image stabilizer type	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Night mode	Yes
Panorama	Yes

Network

SIM card capability	Dual SIM
Mobile network generation	5G
SIM card type	NanoSIM + eSIM
3G standards	UMTS, WCDMA
4G standard	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standard	Sub6 FDD, Sub6 TDD
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3
3G bands supported	850,900,1900,2100 MHz
4G bands supported	700,800,850,900,1500,1800,1900,2100,2300,2500,2600 MHz
5G bands supported	700,800,850,900,1800,1900,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500,3700 MHz
5G data rate (max)	4.66 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
MIMO	Yes
Modulation	1024-QAM
Near Field Communication (NFC)	Yes

Subscription

Subscription type	No subscription

Ports & interfaces

USB port	Yes
USB connector type	USB Type-C
USB version	3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Headphone connectivity	USB Type-C

Messaging

Short Message Service (SMS)	Yes
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)	Yes
E-mail	Yes

Navigation

GPS (satellite)	Yes
GLONASS	Yes
BeiDou	Yes
Galileo	Yes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)	Yes
Position location	Yes

Design

Form factor	Bar
Product colour	Black
Colour name	Phantom Black
Protection features	Dust resistant, Water resistant
Housing material	Aluminium, Glass

Performance

Video call	Yes
Fast charging	Yes
Wireless charging	Yes
Fast charging technology	Ultra Charge
Fingerprint reader	Yes
Face recognition	Yes
Speakerphone	Yes
Voice commands	Yes
USB On-The-Go support	Yes
Vibrating alert	Yes

Software

Platform	Android
Operating system installed	Android 13

Battery

Battery capacity	5000 mAh
Wireless audio playback time	99 h
Wireless video playback time	26 h

Sensors

Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes

Endurance

Repairability index	8.2
International Protection (IP) code	IP68

Weight & dimensions

Width	78.1 mm
Depth	8.9 mm
Height	163.4 mm
Weight	233 g

Packaging content

Stylus included	Yes