Galaxy S23 Ultra

Ultra Reborn

Galaxy S23 Ultra

“New king of camera phones”

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Galaxy S23 Ultra

“The Galaxy S23 Ultra will be the best gaming phone of the year”

Android Central

02/2023

    More innovation, less footprint

    The upper half of Galaxy S23 Ultra in Phantom Black comes in from above showing the Rear Camera. The corner of the screen of a second S23 Ultra fans out from under it. The matching S Pen for both phones also emerges from underneath next to the upward-facing phone.

    Our striking symmetrical design returns with one major difference: the use of recycled and eco-conscious materials.1,2 From repurposed glass to the color of the polished metal frame, beauty is second nature in this form.3

    COLORS

    Down to earth tones

    Stay grounded with an array of earth-inspired hues.4 Crafted with natural dyes, each tone is elegant and elevated, yet completely down to earth.3

    Two Galaxy S23 Ultra phones in Green. One stands upright and is seen from the rear. The other phone is seen from the side to show the floating camera design.

    MATERIALS

    Designed with the planet in mind

    The use of conscious materials makes this our most eco-friendly smartphone ever.1,2 Recycled glass and PET film accent the phone's exterior, and box made from recycled paper makes it planet-loving from the moment it hits your hands.5

    • 01 RECYCLED GLASS
    • 02 RECYCLED PET FILM
    • 03 RECYCLED GLASS
    • 04 RECYCLED OCEAN-BOUND PLASTIC S PEN INNER COVER

    The use of conscious materials makes this our most eco-friendly smartphone ever.1,2 Recycled glass and PET film accent the phone's exterior, and box made from recycled paper makes it planet-loving from the moment it hits your hands.5

    *Galaxy S23 series devices sold, distributed, and/or produced for the US market have received UL ECOLOGO Certification in accordance with UL110 Standard for Sustainability for Mobile Phones.

    *The Carbon Trust has measured and certified the cradle-to-grave carbon footprint of Galaxy S23 Series devices, including manufacture, distribution, use and eventual disposal. This has been certified to PAS2050, an internationally recognized standard.

    DURABILITY

    Built tough
    • 01 Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2
    • 02 Armor Aluminum Frame

    Meet a heavy-duty design crafted with durability in mind. Galaxy S23 Ultra is tough with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 on the Front and Back glass and thrives with a frame built from the most durable Armor Aluminum ever used on Samsung Galaxy smartphone. And an IP68 rating means you can keep using your phone through dust and water resistance.

    • *Back glass does not include camera glass. Frame does not include volume and side keys or SIM tray.
    • *Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra are rated as IP68. Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Water and dust resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time because of normal wear and tear.
    • 01 Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2
    • 02 Armor Aluminum Frame

    S PEN

    Note's signature tool comes built in

    S Pen keeps the legacy of Note alive. Plus, it helps you ditch the dependency on notebooks, making sketches and memos effortless and eco-friendly.

    A close up of the bottom portion of Galaxy S23 Ultra, seen at an angle from the rear. The S Pen is slightly ejected from the bottom of the phone.

    S Pen keeps the legacy of Note alive. Plus, it helps you ditch the dependency on notebooks, making sketches and memos effortless and eco-friendly.

    • 01 MORE WAYS TO EXPRESS

      Express yourself with pinpoint precision. Doodle directly on photos and enjoy extra control when touching up. Quickly jot down messages even on the go and watch them turn instantly to text.

      *Do not apply excessive pressure to the screen with the S Pen, as doing so may cause screen damage.

      *Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UI may be different.

      Two Galaxy S23 Ultra devices seen from the front. One shows a photo in edit mode with playful sketches drawn over the image. An S Pen is writing directly to the second device’s screen, which is open to a text message chat. The handwriting is automatically turned into text.
    • 02 DO MORE WITH EVERY PEN STROKE

      Any pen can write words, but S Pen helps you capture them. Highlight event info from a poster or video, then simply tap to save the date straight into your calendar.11

      *Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UI may be different.

      Two Galaxy S23 Ultra phones seen from the front. On one device, an e-invite to the Eco-Friendly Fair 2023 is on the screen. On the other device, an S Pen hovers over the Calendar app, which has collected the highlighted event information from the e-invite and created a new Calendar entry with it.
    Epically equipped
    Galaxy S23 Ultra's Rear Camera, seen at an extreme angle.

    We've packed Galaxy's biggest sensor, light-absorbing pixels and video stabilization technology into one Pro-grade Camera, all resulting in the ultimate question: "Can you send me that?"

    front camera
    • 12MP

      Selfie Camera

    rear camera
    • 12MP

      Ultra Wide Camera

    • 200MP

      Wide-angle Camera

    • 10MP

      10x Optical Zoom Telephoto Camera 1

    • 10MP

      3x Optical Zoom Telephoto Camera 2

    NIGHTOGRAPHY CAMERA

    Low light. Camera. Action
    A woman takes a colorful, clear selfie in a dark setting with string lights and lanterns behind her. The photo was taken with Galaxy S23 Ultra using wide mode with an aperture of F2.2.

    Take crisp photos and videos, from dusk until dawn. Galaxy's most advanced camera sensor and fastest processor accommodate low light and reduce noise. And even the camera lens clears up the capture by toning down flare.

    • 01 NIGHT PORTRAIT

      Depth and dimension is where this Pro-grade Camera delivers. Gently blur the background to put your friends in focus and let DSLR-level details shine.

      Nightography portrait photo of a woman sitting outside at a camp ground. String lights faintly illuminate the dark background. Next, a portrait of the same subject at a further distance. Nightography portraits keep the subject in clear focus with brilliant colors and reduced noise in lowlight. The first photo was taken with Galaxy S23 Ultra using 3x zoom with an aperture of F2.4. The second photo was taken with Galaxy S23 Ultra using wide mode with an aperture of F1.7.
    • 02 NIGHT VIDEO

      Hit record to capture clear, smooth scenes packed with detail, even if they're backlit. It's Galaxy's most stable video in low light with superior OIS and noise-reducing tech keeping your scenes cinematic.

      An outdoor video of three people performing parkour. The camera moves dynamically with the subjects and smoothly captures their movements. The video was recorded with Galaxy S23 Ultra.

      Hit record to capture clear, smooth scenes packed with detail, even if they're backlit. It's Galaxy's most stable video in low light with superior OIS and noise-reducing tech keeping your scenes cinematic.

    • 03 ASTRO HYPERLAPSE

      Transform a starry sky into a work of art. Turn on Hyperlapse to record night moves with bright clarity, speeding them up in post to show minutes of footage in stunning seconds.

      A hyperlapse of a starry sky captures shooting stars and the constellations slowly rotating as the night progresses. The video was recorded with Galaxy S23 Ultra.

      Transform a starry sky into a work of art. Turn on Hyperlapse to record night moves with bright clarity, speeding them up in post to show minutes of footage in stunning seconds.

    HIGH RESOLUTION

    200MP. Wow-worthy resolution
    An autumn scene of tall trees with yellowing leaves. The bright yellow colors are shown precisely in contrast to the dark, shadowy tree trunks. A single tree grows from the lake in the distance. A box is drawn over the tree in the lake. Next, a close up of the detail inside the cropped box. It zooms in to show clear details of the tree, including the yellow leaves in contrast to the hazy blue mountains in the background. The 200 megapixel photo was taken with Galaxy S23 Ultra using wide mode with an aperture of F1.7.

    We nearly doubled the resolution on the Wide-angle Camera, to deliver a clarity never before seen on Galaxy.7 Zoom and crop for a whole new shot without hitting the shutter — or leave it intact for brilliant detail, corner to corner.

    Working behind the scenes of every shot is an all-new adaptive pixel sensor for a gallery of vibrant, crisp 200-megapixel photos in any light.

    EXPERT RAW

    Raw power, from snap to edit

    Switch into Expert RAW to finesse in greater detail.7 Snap in 50MP for detailed, dynamic frames, or expand your repertoire with astrophoto, Multiple exposures and other exposure features.

    Power for those who don't pause

    Gameplay of a racing video game. The details of the vehicles and track surroundings are clear and the movement is smooth.

    Maximize your free time with the most powerful chip on a Galaxy smartphone. Improved features across the board means everything from gaming to streaming is optimized and seamless — without draining the battery.

    *Wreckfest ©2022 THQ Nordic AB, Sweden. Wreckfest is a registered trademark of THQ Nordic AB, Sweden. All rights reserved. All other trademarks, logos, and copyrights are property of their respective owners. Available for purchase in Samsung Galaxy Store and other app stores in select countries. It is not suitable for persons under 3 years of age.

    *Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UI may be different.

    World’s fastest Snapdragon8

    Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

    *Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

    *Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.

    BATTERY

    Bring on the boss battles

    Meet the long-lasting battery made to fuel your victories. This intelligent 5000mAh (typical) battery saves power for go time, so you can game and stream into the night.9

    *Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UI may be different.

    How to use Wireless PowerShare

    DISPLAY

    A brighter future in sight

    Dynamic AMOLED 2X delivers clear, colorful details onscreen, whether dimmed down low or full-blast brightness.10 And 120Hz technology intelligently optimizes the refresh rate to smooth out action and save on battery.

    *Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UI may be different.

    PRIVACY

    Your Privacy. Secured.

    KNOX VAULT

    Save sensitive info in a safe within a safe.

    With Knox Vault, your private data is secured and protected. Passwords, biometrics and other security-critical information are protected by secure hardware isolated from others. Don't compromise and take charge in this data-driven world with Galaxy's built-in protection.

    *Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UX/UI may be different.

    A view of Galaxy S23 Ultra displays Samsung Knox logo.

    SECURITY AND PRIVACY DASHBOARD

    Check in on your digital privacy in one place.

    Run a comprehensive scan of your phone’s privacy settings. Even choose which apps have permission to use what and when.

    *Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UX/UI may be different.

    The displays of three Galaxy S23 Ultra devices are shown each with varying degrees of real-time security protection, ranging from very secure to highly vulnerable. The first device is given a "Looks good" notification, indicating that the device is fully protected. The second device with moderate protection is given a suggestion to strengthen its security while the third device that is most susceptible is given two warnings about potential data breaches.

    SMART SWITCH

    We made keeping your data easy

    In just a simple Wi-Fi transfer or quick log in to your Samsung Account, you're all set. In even fewer steps, carry over your apps, photos, messages and more from any OS to your new phone.12,13

    *Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UI may be different.

    How to switch to Galaxy S23 Series

    The display of a Galaxy S23 Ultra shows the progress bar of a Smart Switch data transfer.

    PC CONTINUITY

    Multitasking meets Multi control

    Start on your phone and move as your ideas grow. With continuity across Galaxy devices, you can stick to a single mouse, keyboard or touchpad to drop text and images to your PC easily, then go back to the phone when it's time to run.14,15,16,17

    *Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UI may be different.

    The Gallery app is open on a Galaxy S23 Ultra. Next to it, a folder window with architecture photo files is open on a laptop screen. A photo from the Galaxy S23 Ultra Gallery app is being dragged and dropped into the folder on the laptop screen.

    ONE UI

    Your Galaxy, the way you like it

    Now it's easier than ever to set your phone up just for you. One UI maximizes customization, allowing you to pick almost every detail, from lock screens and themes to widgets and notifications.

    *Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UI may be different.

    Galaxy S23 Ultra seen from the front with the Lock Screen settings open. The notifications and clock style and location can be modified, videos can be applied, and backgrounds can be changed through Lock Screen customization.

    SAMSUNG WALLET

    Samsung Pay got even better. Meet Samsung Wallet

    Samsung Pay has gone next level: introducing Samsung Wallet. Quick-launching and secure, it holds your essential items like keys, IDs and tickets while protecting your personal data. Welcome to your new digital life.18

    *Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UI may be different.

    *Available functions may vary depending on the device, country, region.

    An illustrated device screen displays the Samsung Wallet payment screen. Three payment cards float parallel to the screen in layers. A fingerprint symbol is on the lower portion of the screen.

    SAMSUNG HEALTH

    Wellness done your way

    Begin your journey toward your personal health goals with Galaxy Watch5 and your phone.19 Track sleep, exercise, body composition and more in Samsung Health to bring out your best self.

    *Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Actual UI may be different.

    *GPS route feature only available on Galaxy Watch5 Pro.

    *Requires GPX-format route file to be imported for hiking or cycling and route to be set as target in Samsung Health settings.

    A Galaxy Watch5 Pro in Black Titanium shows the start screen of a route target. Information includes the address and distance. Next to it, Galaxy S23 Ultra screen displays the route target using Google Maps.

    ACCESSORIES

    The right kind of extra

    LEARN MORE

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Galaxy S23 Ultra offers the highest resolution yet on a Galaxy smartphone at 200MP, compared to S22 Ultra's 108MP. With the same 5000mAh (typical) battery as S22 Ultra, Galaxy S23 Ultra delivers up to roughly 26 hours of video playback and more efficient performance thanks to improved processing power.9,20

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    • Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in Green, Phantom Black, Lavender and Cream.4

      GO TO COLORS
    • Galaxy S23 Ultra is equipped with 5 cameras: a 12MP selfie camera, a 12MP Ultra Wide Camera, a 200MP Wide-angle Camera, a 10MP telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom and a second 10MP telephoto camera for 3x optical zoom. Low light selfies are AI enhanced for crisp detail and accurate color. Depth mapping enables faster focusing for selfies. And portraits at night are clearly defined thanks to AI-detected depth analysis.

      GO TO CAMERA
    • With Galaxy S23 Ultra, you can take breathtaking astrophotos without any special equipment. Simply tap the constellation icon in the upper right corner of Expert RAW, point your camera to the night sky and shoot with up to 10 minutes of exposure. AI segmentation then boosts the clarity to bring out the clarity of the moon and stars.7

      GO TO EXPERT RAW
    • In addition to the super smooth 120Hz display, Galaxy S23 Ultra is equipped with long-lasting 5,000mAh (typical) battery and a Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy that minimizes load times and power use.8,9,21

      GO TO PERFORMANCE
    • Galaxy S23 Ultra has a spacious 6.8-inch display for everything from immersive gaming to editing photos and taking notes.22

      GO TO DISPLAY
    • Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with an embedded S Pen that now supports more apps than ever.

      GO TO S PEN
    • Galaxy S23 Ultra is available in 3 storage options: 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.23

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    WHY GALAXY

    Life opens up with Galaxy

    Openness is what we believe in. Samsung Galaxy was created to open possibilities. The less boundaries the world has, the farther we all can go.

    1. The S Pen inner cover located within the S Pen slot contains a minimum of 20% ocean-bound polyamide (PA). The front and back glass contain an average of 22% recycled content. The back glass deco film contains a minimum of 80% recycled content. The above measurements are based on weight.
    2. Glass PET film, recycled glass and ocean-bound plastic received environmental claim validation (ECV).
    3. Dyes for anodizing the metal frames are made of 10% natural dye.
    4. Color availability may vary depending on country or carrier.
    5. Paper packaging is made of 100% recycled paper, excluding the seal label and shrinkage vinyl. Window protection paper is made of 100% recycled paper. Measurements are based on weight.
    6. When compared to Galaxy S22 Ultra.
    7. Expert RAW must be downloaded separately from the Galaxy Store, for free, before use. Supported on S23 Series devices, S22 Series devices, S21 Ultra, S20 Ultra, Note20 Ultra, Z Fold4, Z Fold3 and Z Fold2.
    8. As of February 1, 2023, based on specs and industry benchmarks conducted by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
    9. Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated capacity is 3785mAh for Galaxy S23, 4565mAh for Galaxy S23+ and 4855mAh for Galaxy S23 Ultra. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.
    10. Galaxy S23 Ultra's display can achieve peak brightness of up to 1750 nits.
    11. Features and app availability may vary by region.
    12. Quick Setup only supported on Galaxy S23 series models running One UI 5.1 or later and Android M or later.
    13. Wired transfers require at least Android™ 4.3. iOS 5 or older Android OS must use wireless transfer options. If you do not have the required USB cable/connector for a wired transfer to Galaxy, you can also use wireless transfer options. Open Smart Switch Mobile in “Settings” on your new Galaxy phone or download Smart Switch Mobile app from Galaxy Store. Data and content available for transfer may vary by OS. The data of the Galaxy device is backed up and restored to the storage device. Use PC backup through Smart Switch PC or SD card backup function of Smart Switch Mobile.
    14. Multi control is available only on select Galaxy smartphones with One UI 5.1 or above, Galaxy Tab devices with One UI 4.1 or above and Galaxy Book devices launched in 2021 or later with either Samsung Settings v1.5 (Intel) or Samsung Settings v3.3 (ARM).
    15. Some function availability may vary by device model.
    16. Some Multi control actions may be unavailable in certain apps.
    17. Samsung account login required. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection required.
    18. Availability of Samsung Wallet may vary depending on country or device model. Supported items may vary by country.
    19. Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. Not intended for use in detection, diagnosis, treatment of any medical condition or disease. UX/UI may vary depending on software version, model, region, among other factors. GPS route feature is only available on Galaxy Watch5 Pro.
    20. Based on Samsung internal lab test conditions with pre-release version of given model connected to earphone via Bluetooth under default settings over LTE. Estimated against battery capacity and measured voltage over battery power consumption during video playback (video file resolution 720p, saved on device). Actual video playback time varies by network connection, settings, video file format, screen brightness, battery condition and many other factors.
    21. Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.
    22. Galaxy S23 Ultra's screen size is 6.8 inches in the full rectangle; actual viewable area is smaller due to the rounded corners and camera hole.
    23. Storage options and availability may vary by country or region. Actual storage availability may vary depending on pre-installed software.