100
Joe Maring
Digital Trends
“The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the most complete, most versatile Android smartphone you can buy.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Performance
- Excellent Color Saturation
- Improved Zoom Precision
- High‑Quality Photo Output
- More base storage than predecessor
- Functional refinements across the board
Points of Contention
- Seriously expensive
- High cost
- Software bloat
- Occasional camera quirks
Professional Reviews
6 reviews from 5 critics90
Alex Walker‑Todd
TechRadar
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra delivers substantial upgrades in performance, camera quality, and build, making it one of the best phones available. Its high price is the main drawback, but it remains a top choice for those who can afford it.
90
Allison Johnson
The Verge
“It’s big, expensive, and occasionally weird. But the S23 Ultra lives up to its name.”
90
Eric Zeman
PCMag
“The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is large and pricey, but an exceptional mix of features, performance, and quality makes it the best high‑end Android phone you can buy.”
80 Florence Ion 2 reviews · avg Gizmodo “I struggle to look at any other Samsung smartphone now that I’ve been living with its foldable.”
Florence Ion 2 reviews · avg
Gizmodo
“I struggle to look at any other Samsung smartphone now that I’ve been living with its foldable.”
All 2 Florence Ion reviews, aggregated above
80
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
“I struggle to look at any other Samsung smartphone now that I’ve been living with its foldable.”
75
How Does the Camera on Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra Compare to the Pixel 7 Pro and iPhone 14?
“However, the Ultra is still no match for the Pixel when it comes to nighttime shooting capabilities.”
