Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra technical specifications and features

General Information

• Launch Date: Announced February 1, 2023; Released February 17, 2023
• Network Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
• SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM, Dual Stand-by)
• IP Rating: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)

Body & Design

• Dimensions: 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
• Weight: 234 g (8.25 oz)
• Build:
  • Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
  • Glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
  • Armor aluminum frame (tougher drop and scratch resistance)
• Stylus: Bluetooth integration with accelerometer and gyro

Display

• Type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support
• Size: 6.8 inches (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution: 1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
• Peak Brightness: 1750 nits (peak), 1200 nits (HBM)
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
• Other Features:
  • Always-on display support

Platform & Performance

• Operating System: Android 13, One UI 6.1.1, upgradable to 4 major Android versions
• Chipset:
  • Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
• CPU:
  • Octa-core (1×3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
• GPU: Adreno 740

Memory & Storage

• Internal Storage:
  • 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
  • UFS 4.0 (fast storage)
• Expandable Storage: No microSD card slot

Camera System

Main (Rear) Cameras:

• Quad Camera Setup:
  1. 200 MP (wide): f/1.7, 24mm, 1/1.3″, 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
  2. 10 MP (telephoto): f/2.4, 70mm, 1/3.52″, 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
  3. 10 MP (periscope telephoto): f/4.9, 230mm, 1/3.52″, 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
  4. 12 MP (ultrawide): f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
• Features:
  • Laser autofocus, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
  • Video recording: 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS

Selfie (Front) Camera:

• 12 MP (wide): f/2.2, 26mm, dual pixel PDAF
• Video Recording: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
• Other Features: HDR, HDR10+

Audio & Sound

• Loudspeakers: Stereo speakers, tuned by AKG
• 3.5mm Audio Jack: No
• Audio Quality: 32-bit/384kHz audio support

Connectivity & Sensors

• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
• Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE
• Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
• NFC: Yes
• USB: USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
• Other Features:
  • Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic)
  • Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
  • Samsung DeX (desktop experience support), Samsung Wireless DeX
  • Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Battery

• Battery Type: Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
• Charging:
  • 45W wired charging (PD3.0), 65% charge in 30 minutes (advertised)
  • 15W wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
  • 4.5W reverse wireless charging
• Battery Life (New): Active use score: 13 hours and 24 minutes
• Battery Life (Old): Endurance rating: 126 hours

SAR Values (Radiation Absorption Rate)

• Head SAR: 1.12 W/kg
• Body SAR: 0.92 W/kg
• EU SAR (Head): 0.96 W/kg, EU SAR (Body): 1.40 W/kg

Performance Benchmarks

• AnTuTu v9 Score: 1,241,531
• Geekbench v5.1 Score: 4927
• 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Score: 3790

Display Test Results

• Max Brightness: 1274 nits (measured)

Additional Features

• Colors Available: Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition

This device is a flagship offering from Samsung, providing top-tier performance, excellent display quality, versatile camera setup, and high-end features like the S Pen integration, 5G support, and long battery life. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is designed for users who seek a premium, powerful smartphone experience.