1st best phone of 2023 - check rank
♡Faster charging would have been nice [source: techradar]
Looks identical to predecessor [source: techradar]
Seriously expensive [source: techradar]
Very expensive [source: tomsguide]
Curved screen can get in way [source: tomsguide]
No upgrade in charging speed [source: tomsguide]
1st best phone of 2023 - check cons
♡A tougher build, faster memory and storage, a more efficient battery, a custom-tuned chipset and a new 200MP main camera hidden behind a familiar design [source: techradar]
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra takes Samsung flagship to the next level with a whopping 200MP camera and lots of other photography improvements [source: tomsguide]
You also get a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip for Galaxy for the fastest speed on Android, stellar battery life and smart One UI 5.1 upgrades [source: tomsguide]
Battery life is great, big improvement from predecessor [source: phonearena]
New Snapdragon chip is the best one in years [source: phonearena]
Design is improved, feels more ergonomic [source: phonearena]
Screen is less curved and gets very dim (perfect for night time use) [source: phonearena]
Loudspeakers sound much better now [source: phonearena]
1st best phone of 2023 - go back to overview
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The Best Phone Of 2023: #1
GSMCritic Camera Rate: 96
DXOMark Rate: 140
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6.8 inches
10x zoom
Waterproof
1st best phone of 2023 - check pros
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94
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Last update: 2023-08-24
1st best phone of 2023 - check reviews
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