My S21+ is still going strong so I won't switch for a while, but if they keep going strong for the next couple years I may have to consider a galaxy s24 or s25 ultra, instead of switching to a pixel like I've been considering
@@FinneasJedidiah I still use Note 9 and torn between 14 pro max and S23U (been Samsung user for 8 years tho). Wished to ask how's the battery performance on your s21+ after these years? My biggest concern is whether Samsung phones still get laggy after a year or couple of years?
I purchased the Samsung S23 Ultra 2 days ago, still trying to work it all out. My previous phone....it was a Samsung 9....yep that's right...a Samsung 9....an old one. It lasted for 5 years so it did the job.
Came back to this video after all this time just to say that my family surprised me and bought me the s23 ultra for new years. I have been using the s10 plus for almost 3 years now, and im just blown away by this phone. The difference is astronomical for me. The best example i found was, imagine making yourself a salad with a plastic knife(the 10s plus) and now im using a Japanese steel chef's knife. This phone is so much fun.
same, I have my s8 for 6 years, I want to buy the s23 cuz it's looking good. There is a big diff between s23 normal and s23 ultra ? it's worth the price ?
@@gabrielripw0lf293 the s23 ultra is better in a lot of points but if you: prefer smaller phones, don't have a "professional use" of cameras, and don't need a stylus, go for the s23 (+)
@@Mardoxx7 The front camera is pretty poor in third-party apps. I guess the Samsung Camera app does a lot of heavy lifting to give you a good image. I have issues connecting to the S-pen first time (for the air gestures, writing doesn't require connection). I always have to put it back and take it out a second time, but I guess this is a software issue that will get fixed. The first-time setup is also very buggy, was stuck in the setup screens loop for hours until it randomly fixed itself, but that type of issues will probably get fixed by the time you get it. Worth it? Not at the release retail price, but I got it with a student discount and an accessory bundle discount and with 0% long-term financing, which, with the current inflation will make this phone a lot cheaper as the time runs.
@lukect bro I need your opinion about the camera. I'm also a s21 ultra user and I pre-ordered this s23 ultra and will get it in couple of days . But the only reason I ordered because thinking the camera would be far better from s21 ultra. Do you think it has a significant change ? What's your experience
@Sriharsha Ng yeah I'm probably gonna return it if the camera not satisfied enough. But they giving 800 for trade in my old phone plus a storage upgrade and free buds 2 if we pre order before 17. That's why i ordered.
Wrong! There is shutter lag when you take 200mp photos! On my S22 Ultra the lag is 9 seconds. Finally after an year they made a software update where now you have a new Advanced Inteligence Options menu in the camera settings, allowing you to lower the Quality. On 23 you can see the lag in his video, is just around 3 seconds.
Not sure about 22 model but there is no shutter lag on mine, but if I set the shutter to go after finger release it may seem there is a lag. But maybe that's just my phone
Thanks! Well it turnes out that actually it's using Pixel Binning for that and it's not real 200mp. I'm thinking to buy a full frame Panasonic Lumix S9 camera, but I need to see more comparisons.
I've had this phone for two weeks now and it's a juggernaut. The performance is elite and the battery is out of this world. Samsung went deep in their bag with this S23 Ultra.
After having an ultra myself and now broken. Ive been researching pixel pro. It seems like a lot of people that have had both prefer pixel in so many ways. Smasung has a model that pushes you to replace your shit every year. Software is far simplier and better on pixel@@AM-wi6zo
Have u got a delivery date yet? If u got black or green it should come faster. I'm debating if I want to pre-order or wait 1 week till launch. My luck lately pre-order will come the end of February lol.
Im happy for you. Its really the best feeling after u use a phone(actually a tech device) for 4+ years and retire it. I am even bonded to my old calculator xD. I felt it when i switched my iphone 6 to pixel 6 last year. My iphone 6 will be in my personal tech museum cuz of the memories we shared together.
I did too. Gigantic upgrade from Note 8. My note 8 was doing fine until I ran out of space, and a 1/4 of the screen sensor malfunctioned. Otherwise it was keeping up.
Decided on a whim to buy the S23 Ultra. Upgraded from my S10 Plus which still works beautifully 4 years later. The S23 Ultra feels like a wise older sibling to the S10 Plus. Love the performance of both phones.
I'm in the same boat as you, thinking of upgrading to the ultra from the s10+. Might just have to pull the trigger even though I will miss the expandable memory
I just upgraded from the Galaxy Note 20 to the S23 Ultra this week, and I love it. This S23 Ultra is so much faster than my Note 20, and the camera is so much better, but it still feels like my Note 20.
A note for 10:08 - You can actually improve the shutter lag by installing camera assistant from the Samsung store then search capture speed and select "prioritize speed".
Oh great upgrade, enjoy man. I switching from s22 ultra because my screen broke and fixing it cost me at least half of the price of a new one. Hoping it will be worth it anyway.
I'm currently using the Note9 and just ordered the S23 Ultra, I'm so excited! I don't upgrade my phone very often as you can probably tell so this will be a huge upgrade for me!
@@LEXXIUS Would you mind giving away your s9+ when you get your new device. It would really help with my schoolwork as my a50 is badly damaged and battery life is so bad now
@Eóin McCann if you're from UK u get £410 when you trade in your old S21 Ultra 256GB , and there is £150 off if you pre-order S23 Ultra 512GB which would cost £1399 but it's only £1249. Minus £410 equals £839 which you can finance for 36 months with £119 upfront and £20 monthly payments , that's what I did. My S21 Ultra is getting old and sometimes I have lag and battery life is not as great anymore
@@Cyborgon Totally worth it, sold my s21 ultra and bought s23 ultra. Camera, battery, screen(less curved as i like) and performance is much better than s21 ultra😊👌🏻
I went from S22 Ultra to S23 Ultra and even I noticed the difference in battery and Cameras. The ability to actually have a sharp signature in PDF's is a big thing for me too.
@Santosh Sharma TBH, the S23 Ultra haptics give good feedback, but unfortunately feels identical to the S22 Ultra. Not as strong as the iPhone, however. I usually have it turned all the way up, though, and it feels good in hand.
The battery life was the only thing holding me back from switching from Apple. After seeing how good the battery has been on the S23 Ultra I decided to pre-order one
Honestly, not really, not this time. This was barely a phone review. It was a camera review. And even when it comes to the camera, not a single mention of how those photos look like once shared anywhere on social media. Most people take photos to share them. If he’s gonna spend 90% of the video reviewing the camera, might as well tell us if it’s still terribly compressed once shared…
You guys need to chill. When I said the "quality of the video" I meant the aesthetics , for example @ 0:45 all the things in the frame are not random they were kept there to add value to the shot be it the the black rubik's cube, the speaker, the things that are out of focus, the shadows or the plant for contrast and don't forget the panning to focus on the camera's of the phones when he's talking about the differences between them. I'm a music producer and I've recently started studying video production and color grading to create my own content and to me this is the quality of video production I aspire to achieve. And coming to the phone itself there's nothing much to talk about , it's an incremental upgrade that one should ignore if they already have an s22ultra unless they're a rich, tech enthusiast who must have the latest tech in their pocket.
I've had an S23 Ultra for almost a year and I didn't know I could change the screen resolution.. It was on 1080p. 1440 is absolutely stunning. What a gorgeous screen
@@akhdiatabdmalek3379 it will, as well as with higher refresh rate, but it's still more than enough to see me through the day streaming, playing games etc. If I just use it for social media and messaging it's easily a 2 day battery
I currently have an iPhone XS and have been a loyal Apple user for years after switching from android and my girlfriend recently got this new phone. I got to play around with it for a while and I was honestly blown away. So here I am watching this to solidify my thoughts. I’m looking to take the plunge the moment I have the finances. My gf kept chanting “ONE OF US. ONE OF US” after I told her I was considering it😂
One of the biggest reasons I can’t see myself switching to Android is losing the data and and setup I’ve built up over the years. On a new iPhone I can pretty much copy everything to the new phone, but getting all the media, passwords, contacts moved from iPhone to Android won’t be as straightforward, and will lose my text message history
@Julio Delgadillo no broh this chip efficiency is better..and don't charge your phone upto 100%...there's a option that you can enable it to charge up to 85 only in Samsung.
Great Review! I just wanted to add that, for the s23 series, you can actually reduce/remove the shutter lag if you go into the settings for the camera. You should try it out! I believe you essentially choose that the picture is taken when you click the shutter button instead of when your finger leaves the button, if that makes sense.
Actually, as a common misconception of the shutter lag, it is reducing the frames shot, not shortening the time between pressing the button and taking the photo. The S23, S22, and every other Samsung phone start taking the picture immediately, but it takes time for it to take all of the frames, which is why it feels slow. It's not shutter lag, which many people believe it is.
Battery life in the S23U has definitely improved greatly over the S22U but I bought the ZeroLemon 10,000 mAh battery case for the Galaxy S23U. Now, the S23U battery never dies. What sucks is now my S23U has complete protection but my pockets aren't big enough for this size battery case. My pockets would need to be deep and wide as my mother's purse for it to fit into.
I got fully refunded for my S21 ULTRA within warranty after 23 months of use because the phone retained water under the camera lenses. I was surprised to have been paid back in cash for the full amount. So I went ahead and ordered the S23 Ultra and their Tab A8 on offer and was left with 50e to spare. Best upgrade ever if you ask me 😂
Marques, a detail to highlight is that with the camera assistant app you can choose to have less shutter lag at the cost of having less quality which I didn't noticed any difference. With that option turned on you can get Iphone lvl shutter lag it's great
As we should. Phones are getting so sophisticated nowadays and each brand makes impressive products. I like Samsung's innovations alot especially their camera and customizability. That being said, we should prepare to be called "iSheep" "Apple fanboys" and get insulted for simply preferring iPhones. I honestly wish criticism on youtube comment sections were more civil and appreciative of each other's personal opinions, like your comment.
@@HeyKevinYT each has what's good about it and not it's more about what they willing to compromise and happy to have but judging a persons choice because you have it is unacceptable unfortunately that happens alot on the community
I thought I had a fast phone, the 12 pro max, just switched to the s23 ultra, and I noticed the s23 ultra is much more faster in apps. Shame on apple for still slowing down the phone or apps, or whatever they do to make it slower each year. People can say yea but the ultra has a newer processor, but heck, when I got the 12 pro max it was ultra snappy also.
@@Dryblack1 This. I'm upgrading from the Note10+ (the last Note to have the pen on the correct side IMO) to the S23 Ultra and the stylus placement is one of the very few things I'm not looking forward to, right alongside exclusion of SD card slot.
@@XXJosh599XX yeah probably the one of the few but still existing negatives of the s23 ultra from my old note 10+... Well the power button is on the other side again.. When i said again.. It's that because a lot of people actually didn't like that they switched the button placement back in 2019. However i am ready with the non-existence of sd slot since 4 month's ago i bought a 4tb sandisk ssd portable.
@@XXJosh599XX I'm honestly still bitter about having to upgrade at all. I loved my Note 8, and I think the Note 9 was peak smartphone. When my Note 8 broke, I really wanted to get a Note 9, but settled for the Note 20 solely for the security updates. I just can't stand camera bumps or display cut-outs. I dread the day I have to give up my sd card slot.
One huge thing i noticed is that this is the first phone where all my photos and other results are perfectly 1:1 matched to the examples that tech reviews are able to put out. It doesn't feel like you guys got some primo "best of the best" versions, like you have some better QC or something. I love this phone, and the moon photos i have are just.... astonishing
Got my S23 ultra yesterday as an upgrade to my old S10 and it's been an amazing experience so far. The battery is amazing that I would playing games at 60fps without being afraid of the battery draining to fast. I love the pen, love the display but I wasn't able to use the camera extensively as of yet but can't wait to put it to the test. So far I'm really enjoying it. Totally worth it.
@@oliviaswaythrough They are but somehow, because I got mine with a 2 year Telekom contract, they've sent me one right away. A friend of mine ordered 2 from the Samsung store and got one already and the second one is pending. So maybe they want to give them away as fast as possible. But it might vary in your country.
I switched from S21 Ultra and I feel like a huge jump despite I really love S21 ultra and the performance was decent for me . The biggest upgrade for me is the battery life and the new camera so far.
Just the same for me.Upgraded from s21 ultra today and it seems that this phone is a different beast altogether.Feels like a huge jump.I was sad to see my s21 ultra go but enjoying this baby now.
I've been an iPhone guy for as long as I've been able to own a cell phone. Swore up and down that I'd NEVER switch to an android platform. Just picked up the S23 Ultra and MAAAAAN HAVE I BEEN WRONG. This phone is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
@@MrBrancomusic don't waste your money. Don't even buy the snapdragon unless you have no choice. Both average battery life and get hot quickly. I'm waiting a few months for 23U's price to drop.
After some pontification I bought the s23. I'm glad I did. It's unexpectedly good at macro, so I'm ditching my DSLR for when I'm in the field. No more carrying that bulk is a large improvement for me. The 3x and 10x are much better than expected. I am very happy with the telefoto macro capabilities for the object separation. (Less background that is also more blurred). Can't wait to see what photo's and videos people are going to make all over the world with these phones, also the Iphone.
I'll be holding on to my Sony a7r3 and a7s3 for professional work. I'm assuming you're talking about hobby photography or owning something like a beginner DSLR ik which case why not
I really liked this review in particular. You have highlighted the info which was truly being ignored by the other tech reviewers when they were reviewing Galaxy S23 Ultra. Thanks Marques
You mean you don’t like videos like Unbox Therepy, that feel like a giant commercial, by someone who has no clue what they’re talking about? That’s pretty crazy
Marques saw the absolute whining and crying of android fanboys in the comment section of his short impressions video of the S23U, that he had to bullshit the hype up to not get absolutely destroyed in the comments lmao. It’s literally the same damn phone. He just didn’t want to hurt Samsung or their fanboy’s feelings. Anybody with a brain can see this. Meanwhile, MKBHD just rips Apple a new one about the same things lmao. 😴
I always love your videos because you get right to the point and explain everything without over-the-top language and gimmicks. I always check your videos before I make any major tech purchases.
I went from the Note 9 to the S23 Ultra - and even when I notice a jump in performance, I kind of miss my Note 9 at times - can not deny that the Note 9 might have been THE first real Ultra phone lol.
I love my note 9 I have a iPhone 12 Pro and idk what happened maybe I snapped out of brainwashing but I miss galaxy…I think after the release of the iPhone 15 I realized I was dooped, the phones 12 and boring as fuck! I miss my stylus, I realized I only enjoy one thing on iPhone and that’s FaceTime, but I don’t talk to nobody but my daughter and SOMETIMES family
currently have a iphone 13 pro max , haven’t had Samsung since the Note 8 . definitely going back to Samsung with this years Ultra since they really improved upon the camera & software .
I'm using the 13 Pro Max for work stuff (clients etc) and the S23U for my personal stuff with a different SIM. They are both incredible devices and in my opinion do not excel above the other in a significant enough way to warrant a switch. Your mileage may vary though.
@@redshirtspeaker indeed. Both are wonderful phones and each has advantages & disadvantages. I am an Apple user for many years, though I am impressed with new Samsung products 🔥
You and Dave are the only tech focused creators I watch anymore. I genuinely enjoy and watch every video you guys release. Even if it’s covering something I don’t care about. 😅
Went from note 20 ultra (exynos) to s23 ultra 12gb. The difference is immense and all positive! Especially the battery. Waiting for the dbrand black leather back skin.
Uhh you can just use the s22 skin's from dbrand, but I think they would barely be perfect on it, I don't know maybe try it out and see it if it completely fit
Mine is coming soon too, upgrading from the note 20 ultra due to the battery and lagging on certain apps. Plus most of my storage was being used by Samsung bloat/apps, so wanted to expand my internal storage and they gave me the free upgrade in storage. Can't wait!
Lost trust in samsung as my s21 ultra got water damaged while i was taking a few pictures underwater. I hardly dipped the phone for a few seconds on the beach for a few shots and the screen started flickering and the phone is now dead 😢
@karthickvelushamy Definitely ultra's camera is much better but I'm not a crazy photo person.. also I almost don't use S-pen, so I don't need it. Battery performance is also improved on S23+. I don't think it will disappoint me
Still rocking my note 9 also! Battery is not the best anymore I would love the new ultra especially for the camera but I enjoy being able to use an extra SD card to much to swap
@gregoryg6999 camera quality for sure, battery life, refresh rates, processors, textures, upgraded/updated security, location tags, wifi calling, definitely an accommodation phone. Overall it's a big upgrade, I'm glad I made the choice.
@1donmarquis132 I just did this exact upgrade today. I can't sense much of a difference, but I didn't research the ultra. What's your favorite new feature? I noticed the camera and battery and display but that's it. Wifi calling is a carrier thing, I had it on note 10 plus. I don't know what location tagging is
@sahil_tayade the camera more than anything. Very crisp videos and motion captures along with the many custom settings for the camera even with Google photos.
Samsung has really nailed the ultra line since the s21 release. Had my s23 ultra a couple of days and I'm ending the day on 40-50% after 5+ hours of screen on time, my Exynos s21 ultra was close to dead on 4 hours. Nice refinements all over the phone.
I have the S22 ultra and I just wish the side rails were better quality aluminum or maybe even stainless steel. But overall best camera in a phone I used. I was coming from the iphone 13 and honestly I feel like my s22 is better. Been using my s22 since launch last February. Have my eyes on the fold 5!
Regular S23 gets the same battery life as S22 Ultra last year. S23 series might be just a simple, incremental "chip + cameras" upgrade, but it's still a significant step up.
@@AkronKid330 Who's gonna even upgrade from the s22 ultra? I have the s9 and i was waiting for a more refined s22 ultra and here we are. Pre ordered one already, was expensive asf tho.
First thing I noticed is MKBHDs support for FC Barcelona 😃 I've had my S23 Ultra 1TB Lime for 4 days now and it's been running great. Not exactly seeing that much SoT from it on a full charge, but it's a lot better than my S22 Ultra.
In Europe we went from the Exynos 2200 or whatever model on the S22U, to the SD 8 Gen2 on the S23U. The battery is substantially better, 100% charge could last me 2 solid days of use. It's snappier, doesn't catch random slowdowns, seems happier switching between more apps and repeatedly without caring at all. Camera I haven't had much chance to really test in the past week, but what I have noticed is the refinement in image processing - detail is retained where I'd expect blurring or artifacts before.
This is definately the best phone of 2023. And the best phone to buy in Oct2024 Diwali sale at only Rs 75k. The earlier price in 2023 was Rs 1.25 lakhs.
I'm an iPhone user, but I switched to Android about two weeks ago. I bought a Samsung S23 Ultra, and I'm thrilled with the performance of the S24 Ultra, especially the battery, the camera, the S-pin, and the screen 🤍🤍
Great looking phone. I wish there would be more pressure on Samsung to fix their website for preordering failures with t-mobile. I still can’t preorder because of this
I recommend contacting tforce if you are getting the message "you have the wrong account type." If you have a government or employer discount, you won't be able to order on the Samsung website with tmobile billing. Tforce would have to change your account type for that, but I don't know how that affects your discount. I am not with the employer i had workperks with, so it didn't matter to me. Within an hour of tforce putting that request in, I got a text that it was changed, then I was able to order.
Man I order my note 20 from their website they sent me 4 broken phones! I went 4 months without a phone then ended up with a Samsung S21 Ultra. Then I ordered a watch for my girlfriend damn thing was push backed 2 months I had to put a complaint into the Bbb and magically they found me one at a best buy I had to travel to get it but things they do and customer service is absolutely horrible.
Great review, but you forgot to mention that pro photo and pro video mode now work with the front facing camera. So you now can adjust the white balance, shutter speed and ISO of the front facing camera, where you couldn't before in any of the previous years' models. Also, the speakers have improved sound quality from last year, as other reviewers noted.
I was a manager of a photographic store (old school dark room stuff) when casio brought out their first digital it wasnt even in the megapixel range, it's mind blowing the resolution you can get now. I don't even take my digital SLR out anymore the results you get on this phone matched with the shiftcam lenses attached are amazing.
Really bro ? Bro samsung is beast...my phone s7 edge still alive and I'm using s8 for heavy game and few days back I can't on my phone but it lasted for 6 years !!!! Worth it...Samsung is great phone...enjoy your s23 ultra bro..I love my new phone too ! S23 ultra is beast
@@Dorraj you seem to have gotten the better deal out of the chipset lottery. Truth is, the 8 gen 1 made by Samsung foundry has a really low yield rate, which explains the different experiences from person to person. This may be the phone that may actually bring the performance of Samsung flagship phones back on track. There were no discernible differences regarding performances starting from the S20 all the way to the S22 series. Hell I had to switch from my S22U to an iPhone due to the inconsistent battery life and gaming performance of that phone.
@@mac8669 it is. Cameras are much much better with so much detail. Improved videography. Much faster and a longer lasting battery. 100% worth the upgrade.
@@tilbintt3491 not at all 😂 . It feels like you already purchased the s23 ultra even though you had the s22 ultra and now you are trying to justify your dumb decision 😂. Only if you were having a s21 then only you might say it's a good upgrade . I mean no matter what but 1 year improvement can never be called a worthy upgrade at least in 2023 .
@@tilbintt3491 And for all the points you mentioned , it applies to every other phone that every other companies produce too . Like the s22 ultra had better screen , camera , design, performance, battery than s21 ultra , similarly s21 ultra had better features than s20 ... . 😂
Got my s23 ultra on February 3rd,1 tb rom variant. I am too much happy with this phone. I was confused if I want iPhone but I choose this phone over iPhone. Pretty solid flagship.
I gotta say, the writing, filming and editing of these reviews is...ultra good!
welcome to MKBHD buddy
No, it's Pro Max good - 🤓
@@CamcorderHomeVideos no its pro max ultra xtreme 5g good
Mk is pro.... youtuber
lol, the writing?
Went from Galaxy S9 to S23 ultra. This is an insane jump!
I might upgrade from a s10 to a s23 ultra
I bet, it is 14 generations neweer jeez
@@NuwandaSM it’s just 5 generations newer
I have the s9+ although the s23 ultra screen is awesome the phone is just too big. They should have made QHD display on the s23+
@@haridj8532 boy you don't get jokes.
S21 plus to s23 ultra here. Gotta admit the battery and efficiency are fantastic
Ok
My S21+ is still going strong so I won't switch for a while, but if they keep going strong for the next couple years I may have to consider a galaxy s24 or s25 ultra, instead of switching to a pixel like I've been considering
@@FinneasJedidiah I still use Note 9 and torn between 14 pro max and S23U (been Samsung user for 8 years tho). Wished to ask how's the battery performance on your s21+ after these years? My biggest concern is whether Samsung phones still get laggy after a year or couple of years?
@@SampsfaN my s21u not even a lag with 120hz rock solid. Just need to upgrade because the battery life is night and day.
I purchased the Samsung S23 Ultra 2 days ago, still trying to work it all out. My previous phone....it was a Samsung 9....yep that's right...a Samsung 9....an old one. It lasted for 5 years so it did the job.
Came back to this video after all this time just to say that my family surprised me and bought me the s23 ultra for new years. I have been using the s10 plus for almost 3 years now, and im just blown away by this phone. The difference is astronomical for me.
The best example i found was, imagine making yourself a salad with a plastic knife(the 10s plus) and now im using a Japanese steel chef's knife.
This phone is so much fun.
I'm legit in the same boat. I have an s10+ and ready for an upgrade. I'm stuck between the s21 ultra or the s23 ultra. Can't decide! Ughh lol
23 ultra all the way@@OhlordyitsCH
Go for the s22 ultra u ll save some cash @@OhlordyitsCH
sad for people who don't compare HUAWEI / even huawei p40 pro from 2020 kirin 990 from 2019 beat's the s23 ultra in camera lol
Went from an S8 I'd been using for almost 6 years to an S23 ultra and I can't believe how long the battery lasts and how good the cameras are. Wow!
Same! It's been 6 years with my S8. About to get the S23 Ultra today!
A telephone call; Any good??
Going from a 9plus to a 23 ultra! Thought I was the only one with an "old" phone
same, I have my s8 for 6 years, I want to buy the s23 cuz it's looking good. There is a big diff between s23 normal and s23 ultra ? it's worth the price ?
@@gabrielripw0lf293 the s23 ultra is better in a lot of points but if you: prefer smaller phones, don't have a "professional use" of cameras, and don't need a stylus, go for the s23 (+)
The little camera snap sounds when showing photos taken with the phone is new and is a nice touch :)
I read your comment first and still only noticed it in the video after 15th photo or so :). Great touch indeed
I maybe thought the same when I first noticed it, but I don't like it. Especially while he's talking.
I need that wallpaper. Who makes it?
I went from the 21 ultra to the 23 ultra, the battery improvement is pretty huge, although I did have the Exynos S21 ultra.
What's your experience with cameras and the S-pen? You think it's worth it?
@@Mardoxx7 The front camera is pretty poor in third-party apps. I guess the Samsung Camera app does a lot of heavy lifting to give you a good image.
I have issues connecting to the S-pen first time (for the air gestures, writing doesn't require connection). I always have to put it back and take it out a second time, but I guess this is a software issue that will get fixed.
The first-time setup is also very buggy, was stuck in the setup screens loop for hours until it randomly fixed itself, but that type of issues will probably get fixed by the time you get it.
Worth it? Not at the release retail price, but I got it with a student discount and an accessory bundle discount and with 0% long-term financing, which, with the current inflation will make this phone a lot cheaper as the time runs.
@lukect bro I need your opinion about the camera. I'm also a s21 ultra user and I pre-ordered this s23 ultra and will get it in couple of days . But the only reason I ordered because thinking the camera would be far better from s21 ultra. Do you think it has a significant change ? What's your experience
The upgrade should be avoided for those already have s22 ultra. Since you have s21 it's good to upgrade. I am upgrading from s20+ to s22 ultra
@Sriharsha Ng yeah I'm probably gonna return it if the camera not satisfied enough. But they giving 800 for trade in my old phone plus a storage upgrade and free buds 2 if we pre order before 17. That's why i ordered.
There is no shutter lag. It's just set to take a picture when you lift your finger off. This can be changed through camera assistant.
Wrong! There is shutter lag when you take 200mp photos! On my S22 Ultra the lag is 9 seconds. Finally after an year they made a software update where now you have a new Advanced Inteligence Options menu in the camera settings, allowing you to lower the Quality. On 23 you can see the lag in his video, is just around 3 seconds.
Not sure about 22 model but there is no shutter lag on mine, but if I set the shutter to go after finger release it may seem there is a lag. But maybe that's just my phone
@@mostwanted2000 i mean if you are using 200mp the shutter lag is expected due to its massive sensor, same case in other cameras
Thanks! Well it turnes out that actually it's using Pixel Binning for that and it's not real 200mp. I'm thinking to buy a full frame Panasonic Lumix S9 camera, but I need to see more comparisons.
Maybe fake
I've had this phone for two weeks now and it's a juggernaut. The performance is elite and the battery is out of this world. Samsung went deep in their bag with this S23 Ultra.
Its the same as the S22 and S23 lmao deep in the bag😂😂😂
@@AM-wi6zoThey look the same, but the s23 ultra seems for "flagship" compared to the s22 ultra.
After having an ultra myself and now broken. Ive been researching pixel pro. It seems like a lot of people that have had both prefer pixel in so many ways. Smasung has a model that pushes you to replace your shit every year. Software is far simplier and better on pixel@@AM-wi6zo
What do you think about it now ? 7 months in
@@wafflemaine3953 I don't know if you are responding to me. If so I will tell you. I got the pixel 8 pro and I prefer it over Samsung.
Pre-ordered today. A big step up from my S10. Also in terms of size which I'm not used to yet.
Have u got a delivery date yet? If u got black or green it should come faster. I'm debating if I want to pre-order or wait 1 week till launch. My luck lately pre-order will come the end of February lol.
You're gonna hate the size if you have small hands 😔
Im happy for you. Its really the best feeling after u use a phone(actually a tech device) for 4+ years and retire it. I am even bonded to my old calculator xD. I felt it when i switched my iphone 6 to pixel 6 last year. My iphone 6 will be in my personal tech museum cuz of the memories we shared together.
That's what she said
You skipped 12 phones? Wow amazing 😜
Went from a note 8 to S23 Ultra. Huge upgrade for me. The battery life is crazy.
I did too. Gigantic upgrade from Note 8. My note 8 was doing fine until I ran out of space, and a 1/4 of the screen sensor malfunctioned. Otherwise it was keeping up.
How much is the SOT? I am hesitating between IP 14 plus and 23 Ultra but thanks to this video is no question...
Still on S6 ..........ahhhhhhhhh
that's a big upgrade
@Abdullah Hasan woah and you still have space 🤯
Decided on a whim to buy the S23 Ultra. Upgraded from my S10 Plus which still works beautifully 4 years later. The S23 Ultra feels like a wise older sibling to the S10 Plus. Love the performance of both phones.
I'm in the same boat as you, thinking of upgrading to the ultra from the s10+. Might just have to pull the trigger even though I will miss the expandable memory
I just upgraded from the Galaxy Note 20 to the S23 Ultra this week, and I love it. This S23 Ultra is so much faster than my Note 20, and the camera is so much better, but it still feels like my Note 20.
Same here but from a Note10 lite! Absolutely loving it.
Im currently on note 10 plus. Still thinking if i should do this upgrade 😅
There isn’t a phone design better than s10 plus (Period)
A note for 10:08 - You can actually improve the shutter lag by installing camera assistant from the Samsung store then search capture speed and select "prioritize speed".
Does this decrease quality?
@@creeperkillermartin1 it does but the decrease in quality are minimal or atleast not noticeable
@@creeperkillermartin1 the quality decreases with harsher environments. in normal conditions the photos look almost identical
I haven't used the Good Luck app for over a year and was unaware of the Camera Assistant app's existence. Thank you for your info 🙏
"Quick Tap Shutter" in the S23 is what you need to make the sutter speed be super fast. Just go into native camara settings.
Got mine this week, and i'm loving it, changed from an S9+ and it's such a huge diference
Oh great upgrade, enjoy man. I switching from s22 ultra because my screen broke and fixing it cost me at least half of the price of a new one. Hoping it will be worth it anyway.
Getting mine. Upgrading from Note 10 plus 🤷🏾♂️
Nobody cares shut up
A+ video as always. That super steady mode was crazy
Seems just as stable as my "ages" old OP8T, don't get it...
It’s because you really don’t. Walking while you’re recording doesn’t count towards super steady lmao
@@baka3262 go check out other videos where they were literally Shaking the phone in all directions and the video was super steady
@alexpeter1 link? Because I'm legit only seeing people walk with them sorry
@@baka3262 bruh there's a whole ass comercial for that lmao
I'm currently using the Note9 and just ordered the S23 Ultra, I'm so excited! I don't upgrade my phone very often as you can probably tell so this will be a huge upgrade for me!
I just received mine yesterday!! 🦄 It's Absolutely amazing 👏
@Emily_Kida9698 I'm in the same boat. I am looking to upgrade my Note 9 to the S23 Ultra or the Z Fold 5.
@@mssxpressive2100 please how much??
The S23 Ultra has this Note9 vibe to me. Yeah the Note9 was an incremental upgrade over Note8, but it upgraded everywhere it mattered.
☝🏽
As a Note 9 user that upgraded from a Note 8, I agree. This is the first phone I've actually felt an urge to jump up to.
Still running my trusty battle-scarred Note 9, might jump to the S23 Ultra later this year when the prices drop a bit.
Production quality of these videos increase each episode.
i wanna be a movie star
Mkhbd has millions of dollars , you can expect that ^^
They need to up the wardrobe department. adidas sweater with a nike jersey
One thing is for sure MKBHD will always use 30fps for the video frame rate... None of this 60fps or 24fps thing
@@cavemanvi 😄😄😄😄😄😄
My S23 Ultra arrived yesterday. The amount of detail the 200MP photos resolve blew my mind. It is so much better than my S21 Ultra and Fold 4.
I'm upgrading from a S9+/Note 9 and am excited about the camera too! Especially the better low light performance.
@@LEXXIUS Would you mind giving away your s9+ when you get your new device. It would really help with my schoolwork as my a50 is badly damaged and battery life is so bad now
Is ut definitely worth the upgrade over the s21 ultra? I'm on the fence, not sure what to do
@Eóin McCann if you're from UK u get £410 when you trade in your old S21 Ultra 256GB , and there is £150 off if you pre-order S23 Ultra 512GB which would cost £1399 but it's only £1249. Minus £410 equals £839 which you can finance for 36 months with £119 upfront and £20 monthly payments , that's what I did. My S21 Ultra is getting old and sometimes I have lag and battery life is not as great anymore
@@Cyborgon Totally worth it, sold my s21 ultra and bought s23 ultra. Camera, battery, screen(less curved as i like) and performance is much better than s21 ultra😊👌🏻
Just upgraded from a iPhone 6s Plus to the s23 ultra yes I said 6s plus in 2024….like my comment so I can come back an give an update 😄
I upgraded from a 6s plus 3 years ago to a iPhone 14 pro max!! We in the same boat twinski
I went from S22 Ultra to S23 Ultra and even I noticed the difference in battery and Cameras. The ability to actually have a sharp signature in PDF's is a big thing for me too.
How is the haptics incomparison to s22+??
S23+ Ultra Pro Max Ultimate Fold iv
@Santosh Sharma TBH, the S23 Ultra haptics give good feedback, but unfortunately feels identical to the S22 Ultra. Not as strong as the iPhone, however. I usually have it turned all the way up, though, and it feels good in hand.
@@dmitrii_cl 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I went from a video to another 😅
Ive been absolutely loving mine. Solid 30 hour batterylife between charge
Edit: and im not a light user, 1440p activated ofcourse !
The battery life was the only thing holding me back from switching from Apple. After seeing how good the battery has been on the S23 Ultra I decided to pre-order one
@@Horvath0819 nice you've joined the darkside. We're happy to have you 😊.
And here I am with my s10 and 1440p
5hrs of screen on time without games, but damn do I love this compact thing :)
@@hoau1406 same here, trading in my s22ultra, s23ultra on order! Same color, graphite
@@Horvath0819 just did the same thing. Coming from 13 pro max !!
The overall quality of this video is amazing. Kudos to the mkbhd team 👏
Do you have something to say about the phone he reviewed or as usual you came here to suck up to MKBHD.
Honestly, not really, not this time. This was barely a phone review. It was a camera review. And even when it comes to the camera, not a single mention of how those photos look like once shared anywhere on social media. Most people take photos to share them. If he’s gonna spend 90% of the video reviewing the camera, might as well tell us if it’s still terribly compressed once shared…
You guys need to chill. When I said the "quality of the video" I meant the aesthetics , for example @ 0:45 all the things in the frame are not random they were kept there to add value to the shot be it the the black rubik's cube, the speaker, the things that are out of focus, the shadows or the plant for contrast and don't forget the panning to focus on the camera's of the phones when he's talking about the differences between them.
I'm a music producer and I've recently started studying video production and color grading to create my own content and to me this is the quality of video production I aspire to achieve.
And coming to the phone itself there's nothing much to talk about , it's an incremental upgrade that one should ignore if they already have an s22ultra unless they're a rich, tech enthusiast who must have the latest tech in their pocket.
I've had an S23 Ultra for almost a year and I didn't know I could change the screen resolution.. It was on 1080p. 1440 is absolutely stunning. What a gorgeous screen
Dum dum
will the battery drain faster if we choose the higher resolution?
@@akhdiatabdmalek3379 it will, as well as with higher refresh rate, but it's still more than enough to see me through the day streaming, playing games etc. If I just use it for social media and messaging it's easily a 2 day battery
Yes, since it's more demanding on the device
It’s like you got a brand new phone🙌🏼 lol
I currently have an iPhone XS and have been a loyal Apple user for years after switching from android and my girlfriend recently got this new phone. I got to play around with it for a while and I was honestly blown away. So here I am watching this to solidify my thoughts. I’m looking to take the plunge the moment I have the finances.
My gf kept chanting “ONE OF US. ONE OF US” after I told her I was considering it😂
😅
One of the biggest reasons I can’t see myself switching to Android is losing the data and and setup I’ve built up over the years. On a new iPhone I can pretty much copy everything to the new phone, but getting all the media, passwords, contacts moved from iPhone to Android won’t be as straightforward, and will lose my text message history
@@ROVA00 I just switched my phone from apple to android and they have a usb c to lightning that trasfers everything over just like iphone to iphone
@@ROVA00 The Samsung Smart Quick app transfers all your data from iPhone to Samsung. It's a easy process.
@@ROVA00 you can actually transfer everything over through the usb c cable you know, its as straightforward as iphone to iphone
I changed to 1440p as soon as I got it. The battery is insane on this phone. 🙂
Man every time I get a new phone the battery is great until like 2 months if use then it's average lmao
@@juliodelgadillo8510 My S21 Ultra still has great battery.
@@juliodelgadillo8510yuppp
@Julio Delgadillo no broh this chip efficiency is better..and don't charge your phone upto 100%...there's a option that you can enable it to charge up to 85 only in Samsung.
Frr
Please do more intros like this. Absolutely amazing 👏
I never thought i would by a Samsung phone but S23 ULTRA is another level watching it on S23 ULTRA
Still using it?
Great Review! I just wanted to add that, for the s23 series, you can actually reduce/remove the shutter lag if you go into the settings for the camera. You should try it out! I believe you essentially choose that the picture is taken when you click the shutter button instead of when your finger leaves the button, if that makes sense.
Not a good option though since you're sacrificing image quality.
@@theMLBfan Exactly.
@@theMLBfan was gonna say this
Actually, as a common misconception of the shutter lag, it is reducing the frames shot, not shortening the time between pressing the button and taking the photo. The S23, S22, and every other Samsung phone start taking the picture immediately, but it takes time for it to take all of the frames, which is why it feels slow. It's not shutter lag, which many people believe it is.
Can someone tell me if it has multi burst shots like the other models? Because if it does , burst shots are quick.
Battery life in the S23U has definitely improved greatly over the S22U but I bought the ZeroLemon 10,000 mAh battery case for the Galaxy S23U. Now, the S23U battery never dies. What sucks is now my S23U has complete protection but my pockets aren't big enough for this size battery case. My pockets would need to be deep and wide as my mother's purse for it to fit into.
S21+ to S23+ for me. Ultra just a bit overkill for my daily usage so it was a good buy. Impressed with the chip!
How much better are the cameras??
I got fully refunded for my S21 ULTRA within warranty after 23 months of use because the phone retained water under the camera lenses. I was surprised to have been paid back in cash for the full amount. So I went ahead and ordered the S23 Ultra and their Tab A8 on offer and was left with 50e to spare. Best upgrade ever if you ask me 😂
Dang that's so clutch lol. Why the tablet though, I would just use that money for a watch or case
@@sahil_tayade it came free with the phone xD I sold the tablet for 190e :D big win
Marques, a detail to highlight is that with the camera assistant app you can choose to have less shutter lag at the cost of having less quality which I didn't noticed any difference. With that option turned on you can get Iphone lvl shutter lag it's great
How do you find that option?
@@JohnSmith-ef8nr install through samsung good lock
@@JohnSmith-ef8nr it's on the galaxy store. If you don't see it then your phone isn't compatible
iPhone level shutter? LOL. That thing's the equivalent of any entry-level Android flagship with a 50MP camera.
@@hcbabyssian8936 😂 don’t be mad
As a iPhone user for the longest time, i watched the new S23 ultra with a open mindset. I gotta say, im impressed.
As we should. Phones are getting so sophisticated nowadays and each brand makes impressive products. I like Samsung's innovations alot especially their camera and customizability. That being said, we should prepare to be called "iSheep" "Apple fanboys" and get insulted for simply preferring iPhones. I honestly wish criticism on youtube comment sections were more civil and appreciative of each other's personal opinions, like your comment.
@@HeyKevinYT each has what's good about it and not it's more about what they willing to compromise and happy to have but judging a persons choice because you have it is unacceptable unfortunately that happens alot on the community
@@HeyKevinYT because why do you prefer it vs a superior product? because of the OS, the ecosystem, or is it just more convenient?
@@HeyKevinYT I don't see this type of behaviour these days. Calling names because of brand preference...
I thought I had a fast phone, the 12 pro max, just switched to the s23 ultra, and I noticed the s23 ultra is much more faster in apps. Shame on apple for still slowing down the phone or apps, or whatever they do to make it slower each year. People can say yea but the ultra has a newer processor, but heck, when I got the 12 pro max it was ultra snappy also.
It is really nice not to have to get used to different button placement.
Lol
Definitely. It still bugs me that my Note 20 Ultra has the stylus on the opposite side that my old Note 8 had it.
@@Dryblack1 This. I'm upgrading from the Note10+ (the last Note to have the pen on the correct side IMO) to the S23 Ultra and the stylus placement is one of the very few things I'm not looking forward to, right alongside exclusion of SD card slot.
@@XXJosh599XX yeah probably the one of the few but still existing negatives of the s23 ultra from my old note 10+...
Well the power button is on the other side again.. When i said again.. It's that because a lot of people actually didn't like that they switched the button placement back in 2019. However i am ready with the non-existence of sd slot since 4 month's ago i bought a 4tb sandisk ssd portable.
@@XXJosh599XX I'm honestly still bitter about having to upgrade at all. I loved my Note 8, and I think the Note 9 was peak smartphone. When my Note 8 broke, I really wanted to get a Note 9, but settled for the Note 20 solely for the security updates. I just can't stand camera bumps or display cut-outs. I dread the day I have to give up my sd card slot.
It's almost 2024 and I just upgraded from my Samsung Galaxy S7Edge. This phone is incredible!
Just upgraded from Note 10+ and this phone feels like an absolute tank on my hands.
in*
I will be upgrading from NOTE 8 😂
what do u mean by tank?
@@AarvETk heavy duty mobile weapon artillery
@@AarvETk he obviously means it can shoot people with M829 armor piercing shells
Watching this on my S23 ultra and I love it so far... Had an S22+ exynos but returned it because of the battery.... This is a huge leap
yea and when you leap it's a stabilised leap!
AmazepallZzz!
How do you guys have the phone
@@pilotmicah05 Different launch date around the world, in Norway you could get one the 2nd Feb
@@pilotmicah05 when you pre-order you can get it earlier
These reviews are quality 🔥
We need a s23 and s23+ reviews also
Yea man ayy
Aye
We're gonna get them
One huge thing i noticed is that this is the first phone where all my photos and other results are perfectly 1:1 matched to the examples that tech reviews are able to put out. It doesn't feel like you guys got some primo "best of the best" versions, like you have some better QC or something. I love this phone, and the moon photos i have are just.... astonishing
Got my S23 ultra yesterday as an upgrade to my old S10 and it's been an amazing experience so far. The battery is amazing that I would playing games at 60fps without being afraid of the battery draining to fast. I love the pen, love the display but I wasn't able to use the camera extensively as of yet but can't wait to put it to the test.
So far I'm really enjoying it. Totally worth it.
I'm upgrading from my note 10 plus so this is comforting to hear! I can't until mines arrive next week
I thought they are being released the 17th I'm patiently waiting Upgrading from Note 20 ultra
@@oliviaswaythrough They are but somehow, because I got mine with a 2 year Telekom contract, they've sent me one right away. A friend of mine ordered 2 from the Samsung store and got one already and the second one is pending. So maybe they want to give them away as fast as possible. But it might vary in your country.
You lying! The phone is not out to the public, you a bot.
@@nicholasnewborne8017 Thanks man.
You really make me feel special.
1:33 ok marques I see you with the Barca Drake oVo jersey 🔵🔴🔥
That intro is one of my favorites you've ever made. The camera angle, the music, the punchline... Straight up fire 🔥
The music is C2C - Arcades if you're interested
Going to get this! Making the jump from s10+ to s23 ultra
5:11 it's really nice to see MKBHd wearing a Barca jersey. GREAT!
04:17 as Flossy Carter says : Treat yourself don't cheat yourself
I switched from S21 Ultra and I feel like a huge jump despite I really love S21 ultra and the performance was decent for me . The biggest upgrade for me is the battery life and the new camera so far.
Worth the price tag? Thinking the same
Just the same for me.Upgraded from s21 ultra today and it seems that this phone is a different beast altogether.Feels like a huge jump.I was sad to see my s21 ultra go but enjoying this baby now.
And you didn't have to pay for inferior S Pen
Exactly the comment I was hoping to see! Good to know
I'm thinking about doing the same. My S21 Ultra has honestly been the best phone I've ever had, so I'm hesitant about making the jump.
I've been an iPhone guy for as long as I've been able to own a cell phone. Swore up and down that I'd NEVER switch to an android platform. Just picked up the S23 Ultra and MAAAAAN HAVE I BEEN WRONG. This phone is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
Speakers are new, and much MUCH improved! Came from an exynos 22u, got my 23 yesterday, it was definitely worth the upgrade
No wonder its worth upgrade cuz that exynos S22U was worst phone ever
@@Demofix33 speakers are hardwares not software
@@Demofix33 why is that? i am looking into buying exynos s22
@@MrBrancomusic don't waste your money. Don't even buy the snapdragon unless you have no choice.
Both average battery life and get hot quickly.
I'm waiting a few months for 23U's price to drop.
@@MrBrancomusic Dino has a point. Honestly the exynos chip is awful.
After some pontification I bought the s23. I'm glad I did. It's unexpectedly good at macro, so I'm ditching my DSLR for when I'm in the field. No more carrying that bulk is a large improvement for me. The 3x and 10x are much better than expected. I am very happy with the telefoto macro capabilities for the object separation. (Less background that is also more blurred). Can't wait to see what photo's and videos people are going to make all over the world with these phones, also the Iphone.
Very good video, and happy to be able to find out the latest information from your channel.
Sorry but whoever ditches their DSLR for a phone camera shouldn't have used a DSLR in the first place.
@MTC both have their place. Obviously, dlsr is much better, but the s23 ultra is great and much more convenient.
@@MTCBKK sigh...
I'll be holding on to my Sony a7r3 and a7s3 for professional work. I'm assuming you're talking about hobby photography or owning something like a beginner DSLR ik which case why not
Went from 10 years of iPhones to this and am so damn happy (last phone was the iPhone 14 Pro Max).
I really liked this review in particular. You have highlighted the info which was truly being ignored by the other tech reviewers when they were reviewing Galaxy S23 Ultra. Thanks Marques
You mean you don’t like videos like Unbox Therepy, that feel like a giant commercial, by someone who has no clue what they’re talking about?
That’s pretty crazy
Didn't expect this to be surprisingly good. Time to upgrade finally!
Umm no
@@Itz_gamer_jack Damn, did you know what phone the original commenter owned?
@@SyRose901 and?
@@Itz_gamer_jack what you mean and lol
Marques saw the absolute whining and crying of android fanboys in the comment section of his short impressions video of the S23U, that he had to bullshit the hype up to not get absolutely destroyed in the comments lmao.
It’s literally the same damn phone. He just didn’t want to hurt Samsung or their fanboy’s feelings.
Anybody with a brain can see this. Meanwhile, MKBHD just rips Apple a new one about the same things lmao. 😴
I always love your videos because you get right to the point and explain everything without over-the-top language and gimmicks. I always check your videos before I make any major tech purchases.
I love you.
I went from the Note 9 to the S23 Ultra - and even when I notice a jump in performance, I kind of miss my Note 9 at times - can not deny that the Note 9 might have been THE first real Ultra phone lol.
What parts do you miss
@@gregoryg6999probably the LED notification & fingerprint scanner on the back
I love my note 9 I have a iPhone 12 Pro and idk what happened maybe I snapped out of brainwashing but I miss galaxy…I think after the release of the iPhone 15 I realized I was dooped, the phones 12 and boring as fuck! I miss my stylus, I realized I only enjoy one thing on iPhone and that’s FaceTime, but I don’t talk to nobody but my daughter and SOMETIMES family
I understand.
Had the Note 10+ and I miss the slim feel of it as compared to the S23.
currently have a iphone 13 pro max , haven’t had Samsung since the Note 8 . definitely going back to Samsung with this years Ultra since they really improved upon the camera & software .
I'm using the 13 Pro Max for work stuff (clients etc) and the S23U for my personal stuff with a different SIM. They are both incredible devices and in my opinion do not excel above the other in a significant enough way to warrant a switch. Your mileage may vary though.
@@redshirtspeaker indeed. Both are wonderful phones and each has advantages & disadvantages. I am an Apple user for many years, though I am impressed with new Samsung products 🔥
You and Dave are the only tech focused creators I watch anymore. I genuinely enjoy and watch every video you guys release. Even if it’s covering something I don’t care about. 😅
You mean smartphone focused...
who tf is dave
@@johnmarkson1990Dave 2D
@@johnmarkson1990 dave2d
Flossy carter,how dare you not mention him
Went from note 20 ultra (exynos) to s23 ultra 12gb. The difference is immense and all positive! Especially the battery. Waiting for the dbrand black leather back skin.
Does it compress much while uploading to Instagram ?
Uhh you can just use the s22 skin's from dbrand, but I think they would barely be perfect on it, I don't know maybe try it out and see it if it completely fit
Do you miss the MicroSD card slot?
Mine is coming soon too, upgrading from the note 20 ultra due to the battery and lagging on certain apps. Plus most of my storage was being used by Samsung bloat/apps, so wanted to expand my internal storage and they gave me the free upgrade in storage. Can't wait!
I have the note 20 ultra snapdragon. I still don't know if I should upgrade. But is the battery really that much better?
Lost trust in samsung as my s21 ultra got water damaged while i was taking a few pictures underwater. I hardly dipped the phone for a few seconds on the beach for a few shots and the screen started flickering and the phone is now dead 😢
3:04 "it's been incredible" while listening to the incredible true story got me smiling :)
Traded in my Note 9 for this! Been using it for a day! Absolute beast of a phone!!!
Am also in note 9. How is the size difference i feel s23 ultra is much bigger🤕
I'm also using Note 9 for a long time. I want to get S23+ just because of the smaller size and flat screen. I'm actually tired of curved screen.
@@stevenchampion35 same am in a dilemma of s23 plus or ultra. Ultra camera and battery are sooo good. But the size pushes me to the s23plus
@karthickvelushamy Definitely ultra's camera is much better but I'm not a crazy photo person.. also I almost don't use S-pen, so I don't need it. Battery performance is also improved on S23+. I don't think it will disappoint me
Still rocking my note 9 also! Battery is not the best anymore I would love the new ultra especially for the camera but I enjoy being able to use an extra SD card to much to swap
New intro motion graphics are lit 🔥0:27
Going from an Note10+ to the S23 Ultra, I'm excited for the newer features. It's a big jump from what I've seen and read up on.
How much has improved from Note 10+?
@gregoryg6999 camera quality for sure, battery life, refresh rates, processors, textures, upgraded/updated security, location tags, wifi calling, definitely an accommodation phone. Overall it's a big upgrade, I'm glad I made the choice.
@1donmarquis132 I just did this exact upgrade today. I can't sense much of a difference, but I didn't research the ultra. What's your favorite new feature? I noticed the camera and battery and display but that's it.
Wifi calling is a carrier thing, I had it on note 10 plus. I don't know what location tagging is
@sahil_tayade the camera more than anything. Very crisp videos and motion captures along with the many custom settings for the camera even with Google photos.
That shot at 7:19 is so good.
Geniunely a pleasing composition to look at, and I love how the Samsung preserved the different levels of shadows.
Check the camera settings for Camera Assistant. They have an option there to reduce shutter lag.
Its reduce quality..
@@samjayanget It's not noticable unless you zoom in heavily
Samsung has really nailed the ultra line since the s21 release. Had my s23 ultra a couple of days and I'm ending the day on 40-50% after 5+ hours of screen on time, my Exynos s21 ultra was close to dead on 4 hours. Nice refinements all over the phone.
Such detailed video breakdowns! I have the s10 and look forward to upgrading to this! 😁👍🏻
This is already a great video. The shots with the robot are amazing. The subtle vertigo ? The reverse at the intro ? Top notch
It was a great concept there, didn't expect it. MKBHD is doing excellently great
It doesn’t have a top notch, it has a punch hole.
@@isssma0 💀
These reviews, they keep getting better and better, especially the opening sequences. Thank you mkbhd.
I think Arun & MKB are low-key battling each other with their review productions 😂😂
@@thevegastan I watch both of their reviews, mrwhosetheboss as well as mkbhd.
I have the S22 ultra and I just wish the side rails were better quality aluminum or maybe even stainless steel. But overall best camera in a phone I used. I was coming from the iphone 13 and honestly I feel like my s22 is better. Been using my s22 since launch last February. Have my eyes on the fold 5!
If the 5 has the spen I'm getting it.
We know the phone isn’t better then the iPhone .. come on now
I went from the galaxy s9 to galaxy s24 ultra. Im so happy.
I went from S7 to s22 ultra haha
As a Barca and an MKBHD fan, I have to say Marques really made my day today. Excellent reviews as always!
X2
Barcaaaaaa all the way
For me not having to endure Exynos is worth it alone. Also those squared off sides make a huge difference to the in hand feel for me. 👍
For real! Upgrading from my S21 Ultra (Exynos) and I feel like this is a proper upgrade in terms of overall performance and cameras
The corners aren't squared off though, the S23 and S23+ are way better in this regard
@Mr NixxxoN maybe so but this is still a big step in the right direction for the Ultra imho 👍
Regular S23 gets the same battery life as S22 Ultra last year. S23 series might be just a simple, incremental "chip + cameras" upgrade, but it's still a significant step up.
u meant the smaller s23? i decide to get one but kinda worried about the battery
Source?
@@rukiroka1827 yes, the 6.1 inch one
@@mariojr gsmarena review
You do a great job with the description of you videos.
Well done!
1:38 That’s the limited edition Drake x FC Barcelona match kit 😮
S23 ultra really look like an upgrade this year!
Although I do like it a lot. It's not much of an upgrade from the s22 ultra.
@@AkronKid330 Who's gonna even upgrade from the s22 ultra? I have the s9 and i was waiting for a more refined s22 ultra and here we are. Pre ordered one already, was expensive asf tho.
@@AJ_91 not really 100 bucks Verizon
@@AkronKid330 the S22 ultra had the absolute worst cpu ever, it lagged,stuttered, was slow, heated up and also caused battery drain
@@alejandromorazan3420exynos version?
Love the new intro graphics. Flagship introduction is killer.
I ordered one..awaiting its arrival...anticipation...can't wait to get mine..
First thing I noticed is MKBHDs support for FC Barcelona 😃
I've had my S23 Ultra 1TB Lime for 4 days now and it's been running great. Not exactly seeing that much SoT from it on a full charge, but it's a lot better than my S22 Ultra.
Just got my first Ultra and I love it. Never going back to a regular S or S+ model.
In Europe we went from the Exynos 2200 or whatever model on the S22U, to the SD 8 Gen2 on the S23U. The battery is substantially better, 100% charge could last me 2 solid days of use. It's snappier, doesn't catch random slowdowns, seems happier switching between more apps and repeatedly without caring at all. Camera I haven't had much chance to really test in the past week, but what I have noticed is the refinement in image processing - detail is retained where I'd expect blurring or artifacts before.
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This is definately the best phone of 2023. And the best phone to buy in Oct2024 Diwali sale at only Rs 75k. The earlier price in 2023 was Rs 1.25 lakhs.
Everybody is saying that 'its better than we think' and I will say YES 😁😁
Another wonderful intro. Kudos to the team👏
The Intro is just amazing. The filming is the best. Great shots.
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I'm an iPhone user, but I switched to Android about two weeks ago. I bought a Samsung S23 Ultra, and I'm thrilled with the performance of the S24 Ultra, especially the battery, the camera, the S-pin, and the screen 🤍🤍
Great looking phone. I wish there would be more pressure on Samsung to fix their website for preordering failures with t-mobile. I still can’t preorder because of this
Have same problem. Trying to buy through Samsung to upgrade s10. Can’t do it.
I recommend contacting tforce if you are getting the message "you have the wrong account type." If you have a government or employer discount, you won't be able to order on the Samsung website with tmobile billing. Tforce would have to change your account type for that, but I don't know how that affects your discount. I am not with the employer i had workperks with, so it didn't matter to me. Within an hour of tforce putting that request in, I got a text that it was changed, then I was able to order.
Man I order my note 20 from their website they sent me 4 broken phones! I went 4 months without a phone then ended up with a Samsung S21 Ultra. Then I ordered a watch for my girlfriend damn thing was push backed 2 months I had to put a complaint into the Bbb and magically they found me one at a best buy I had to travel to get it but things they do and customer service is absolutely horrible.
@@IC3N1N3 you’ve convinced me to get my phone from T-Mobile directly.
@@maureenshea4268 I got mine directly from Verizon this time with my S21 Ultrade trade in it's only $11 a month.
Great review, but you forgot to mention that pro photo and pro video mode now work with the front facing camera. So you now can adjust the white balance, shutter speed and ISO of the front facing camera, where you couldn't before in any of the previous years' models. Also, the speakers have improved sound quality from last year, as other reviewers noted.
Yeah, he should've mentioned speakers
I really liked the improvement in the battery, I hope it improves in the others galaxy too
What phone are you coming from?
I was a manager of a photographic store (old school dark room stuff) when casio brought out their first digital it wasnt even in the megapixel range, it's mind blowing the resolution you can get now. I don't even take my digital SLR out anymore the results you get on this phone matched with the shiftcam lenses attached are amazing.
I can see the efforts you & your team has put in the making of this video. It's sick❣️
The 4k 30 fps in the selfie camera is good improvement too . Worth noting
WHat's best smartphone to buy under 900 USD?
Marques these reviews really show how well you and your team work together. Keep up the Reviews!
That's what I'm saying, plus this phone is hitting different this year fr
@@getnow2331 Literally a 256gb base on the phone is crazy
I went from an S3 to an S23 Ultra... I'm loving it!
Bro what 💀
@@bhavjain9560 😅
Really bro ? Bro samsung is beast...my phone s7 edge still alive and I'm using s8 for heavy game and few days back I can't on my phone but it lasted for 6 years !!!! Worth it...Samsung is great phone...enjoy your s23 ultra bro..I love my new phone too ! S23 ultra is beast
I'm going to get the S22 tomorrow. If even offered a slightly better deal, I'll get the S23 Ultra! I'm so ready to treat myself.
I got s22 ultra the battery is terrible. Its forcing me to upgrade to the s23
How much are you paying for it and which phone service?
@@n1kurd Use your phone better. My S22U has been perfectly fine and still has no issues with battery.
@Dorraj I'm not using it better after I've splashed 1k+ on a phone. I use and it has to keep up
@@Dorraj you seem to have gotten the better deal out of the chipset lottery.
Truth is, the 8 gen 1 made by Samsung foundry has a really low yield rate, which explains the different experiences from person to person.
This may be the phone that may actually bring the performance of Samsung flagship phones back on track.
There were no discernible differences regarding performances starting from the S20 all the way to the S22 series.
Hell I had to switch from my S22U to an iPhone due to the inconsistent battery life and gaming performance of that phone.
I've got the s23 ultra and it's amazing 👏
The S23 Ultra is truly the best, even though it has the same design, it does have minor features and adjustments to the camera
But it's not worth upgrading from the s22 ultra, and im an exynos user
@@mac8669 it is. Cameras are much much better with so much detail. Improved videography. Much faster and a longer lasting battery. 100% worth the upgrade.
@@tilbintt3491 I upgraded from my s20 ultra and it's like a whole new phone lol
@@tilbintt3491 not at all 😂 . It feels like you already purchased the s23 ultra even though you had the s22 ultra and now you are trying to justify your dumb decision 😂. Only if you were having a s21 then only you might say it's a good upgrade . I mean no matter what but 1 year improvement can never be called a worthy upgrade at least in 2023 .
@@tilbintt3491 And for all the points you mentioned , it applies to every other phone that every other companies produce too . Like the s22 ultra had better screen , camera , design, performance, battery than s21 ultra , similarly s21 ultra had better features than s20 ... . 😂
Your phone reviews are so simple and yet so good
Got my s23 ultra on February 3rd,1 tb rom variant. I am too much happy with this phone. I was confused if I want iPhone but I choose this phone over iPhone. Pretty solid flagship.