The mighty Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G, has stormed into the flagship smartphone market with its awe-inspiring features and advanced specifications. On February 1st, 2023, Samsung proudly showcased the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G, along with other products like Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+, at the Samsung Unpacked event. The launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G was highly anticipated and it lived up to the hype with its amazing specs and features. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is all set to create a whirlwind in the market. So, in this article, we will discuss everything about the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, including the official specs, official price, and availability in Nepal.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G Overview:
The smartphone is the successor of the flagship Galaxy S22 ultra 5G, which was launched in Nepal. The smartphone arrives with various updated specs and features in comparison with its predecessor.
Key Specifications
- 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
- 200 MP Quad Camera
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset
- IP68 Water Resistance
Design
Taking about the design of the smartphone, the Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts a sleek design. Its aluminum frame is built to last, with armor that provides better drop and scratch resistance. The phone has 163.4 mm x 78.1 mm x 8.9 mm dimensions and a weight of 234 gm. The smartphone comes encased in a combination of glass front and back (with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection) and an aluminum frame for tough drop and scratch resistance. The display is made from 22% recycled glass as it uses recycled and eco-conscious materials. The phone also features an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, making it suitable for use in all weather conditions. The smartphone arrives in a wide range of colors such as Phantom Black, Green, Cream, and Lavender.
Display
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G boasts an enormous 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display along with a resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels and an 89.5% screen-to-body ratio. With its 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate, HDR10+ support, and 1750 nits peak brightness, the display provides an immersive viewing experience. For biometrics, it features an Ultrasonic, under-display Fingerprint Sensor, and Facial recognition. The phone also comes with an S Pen keeping the legacy of Note alive. Plus, it helps you ditch the dependency on notebooks, making sketches and memos effortless and eco-friendly.
Performance
Under the hood, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G is equipped with the latest & powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 740 GPU. As per Samsung, it comes with a 41 % faster GPU, and 34% faster CPU in comparison with its predecessor. It is the most powerful and efficient platform ever used in a Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
It is a bespoke version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 made specifically for Samsung’s flagship. As a result, it bears the “Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy” marketing terms.
Camera
The flagship smartphone has the best camera in a Galaxy S Series ever. It flaunts a quad-camera setup that consists of a 200 MP with ISOCELL HP2 sensor, a wide-angle camera with an f/1.7 aperture, a 10 MP f/4.9 aperture periscope telephoto lens with 10x optical zoom, a 10 MP f/2.4 aperture telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP f/2.2 aperture ultrawide lens with FOV 120˚. Likewise, the phone houses a 12 MP selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture. It is a downgrade compared to S22 Ultra’s 40 MP selfie camera.
the S23 Ultra uses none of the sensors discussed above. Samsung unveiled an entirely new sensor for its ultimate smartphone of 2023, called ISOCELL HP2. It is a 200MP flagship sensor specifically made for the S23 Ultra with a 1/1.3” sensor with 0.6µm pixels. This puts it between the HP1 and HP3, which have 1/1.22” and 1/1.4” sensor sizes, respectively. The new sensor takes 12.5MP photos by default with 16:1 pixel binning. Likewise, it will enable 8K recording at 30fps in contrast to 24fps on previous generations.
And with the 200MP ISOCELL HP2, Samsung is claiming what it calls “Epic Night” photography. You can now capture the night sky in motion with the new Astro Hyperlapse built into the S23 Ultra.
In addition, you get clearer and smoother videos at night with the help of Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and nose-reduction tech. The company has also worked on its night portraits. Samsung is also enabling 8K 30fps video recording on the S23 Ultra. Previously, the S22 Ultra could record 8K videos only at 24 fps.
Moving on to the videography aspect of the device, it will record videos up to 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS at the rear. Whereas at the front, the camera is capable of capturing up to 4K@30/60fps, and 1080p@30fps.
Battery
As for the battery prowess of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, it is juiced by a 5,000 mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery. It supports 45W wired charging and 10W wireless charging. It is also compatible with PD3.0 and can charge up to 65% in 30 minutes. With the Galaxy S23 Ultra, you’ll never run out of power, even with heavy usage.
Storage and OS
The S23 Ultra offers a wide range of storage options, ranging from 256GB with 8GB RAM to 1TB with 12GB RAM, and supports UFS 4.0. On the software front, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G runs on Android 13 OS and One UI 5.1. The Galaxy S23 Ultra also features a bigger vapor chamber to keep gaming sessions running smoothly. As expected, Samsung also provides at least 4 years of Android updates.
Rest of the Specs
Talking about the connectivity options of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, it comes with a 5G network, Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, loudspeakers with stereo speakers, etc. The device also supports Samsung DeX and Samsung Wireless DeX, offering a desktop experience. Bixby is also integrated, offering natural language commands and dictation. The device supports Samsung Pay and has Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Technical Specifications:
- Dimension: 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
- Weight: 234 g (8.25 oz)
- Display: a 6.8 inches QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, 1440 x 3088 pixels resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode, Vision booster, Enhanced comfort, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak brightness), Always-on display, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, IP68 Water Resistance
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor
- 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
- RAM: 8GB/12GB of RAM.
- Memory: 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.0 internal storage
- Software: Android 13 OS, One UI 5.1
- Rear Camera: Quad rear Camera Setup
- 200 MP primary sensor, f/1.7 aperture, 0.6µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
- 10 MP periscope telephoto sensor, f/4.9 aperture, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
- 10 MP telephoto lens, f/2.4 aperture, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
- 12 MP Ultra Wide-angle lens, f/2.2 aperture, 120˚Field OF View, 1.4µm, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
- Rear Video: up to 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
- Front Camera: 12 MP selfie camera, f/2.2 aperture, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF
- Front Video: up to 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
- Battery: Non-Removable Li-Po 5,000mAh battery with 45 W fast charging support, 10W wireless charging (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless
- Colors: Phantom Black, Green, Cream, and Lavender
- Sensor: Magnetic induction sensor, Light sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration sensor.
- Biometrics: Fingerprint (Ultrasonic Under Display Fingerprint Scanner) & Face Unlock (Software-Based)
- Security: Samsung Knox, Samsung Knox Vault
- Network: 5G
- Connectivity: Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, loudspeakers with stereo speakers, etc.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Price in Nepal (official)
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Price in Nepal is Rs. 1,91,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant and Rs. 2,09,999 for the 12GB/512GB variant. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is now available for pre-booking in Nepal. The delivery begins on February 15th in Nepal.
| Smartphone | Price in Nepal (Official) |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (8/256GB) | Rs. 1,91,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (12/512GB) | Rs. 2,09,999 |
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is a must-have flagship for anyone looking for a top-performing smartphone. So, are you guys excited to get your hands on this flagship smartphone? Let us know in the comment section below!