Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review - 6 Months Later
Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra worth it after 6 Months? What are the standout features of this phone compared to other Android phones on the market? What are the downsides of going with this phone over others, and in particular, who should really look at getting this phone? We answers all of these questions and more in our full 6 Months Later review.
Plus we answer additional questions from our subscribers on battery life, camera quality, performance, PWM (pulse width modulation), the S Pen and more!
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0:00 - Camera system
3:23 - External design
3:53 - Performance and Battery Life
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5:46 - Display and PWM
7:13 - Weight and bulkiness
7:55 - Bixby
8:55 - One UI
10:34 - Recommendation
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How much?
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I switched from the iphone 14 pro, the battery is insane compared to current iphones. Very happy I made the switch
Oh totally agree, the iPhone 14 Pro's battery has really been struggling compared to the S23 Ultra in my use too. - Josh
Ehhhh I have both, it’s fallen behind my 14 Pro Max by a large margin after its recent updates; definitely not the same as when I first got it
@@superiortoall2214 pros have a degration problem
@@superiortoall22bullshit
Keep using it u will notice battery gets worse
Coming from a iPhone 12 pro user I don't have any regrets getting the s23 ultra. I am pleased with the battery and performance. It's just so awesome👍
and i regretted switching from samsung to iphone 13 pro
@@zarra881don't go for the hype. Buy what your heart desires
Sorry to ask, how much did you buy the Samsung s23 ultra
I’m doing the same ☺️
I have a 12 max pro rn 😭 I’m thinking of switching bc of the Samsung watch I like the way it looks
I bought a S23 this year. My best Android phone so far in last 10 years..
personally my primary uses for the s pen, something no reviewer ever mentions, is for photo editing and on web pages. for the latter it makes selecting very small hypertext, icons, etc. easy u like the case with good old human finger tips.
I hate the super small x buttons on pop up ads on websites. The pen would be a life safer for this problem
100%. In my case, it's super useful for video editing. Using fingers to crop videos on specific time stamps is a challenge, and the S-Pen made it an easy process
Yes I use mine religiously in lightroom!
@@AndyGarcia-ch1cisame here
One UI is the best thing about owning a Samsung phone. I recall when they made the switch and I've grown accustomed to using the various features. Out of necessity, I owned a OnePlus and a Motorola phone last year. I couldn't stand the near stock android experience on either of them. That is also one of the reasons that a Pixel Pro is off the table. I also like the fact that some of the "bloatware" is nice to have when needed. I just ignore what I don't need until it is needed. Also, having the best cpu that is optimized! If you don't want an s pen or a brick, get the s23+. The current discounts and trade ins are making the s23 line irresistible.
I totally agree with you. I listened to the nerds on the internet about "bloatware" and to get a smartphone that was "pure android stock" and went with a Google phone, what a bore. It was missing lots of good things I thought were "android stock" but in fact were the "bloatware" these nerds were talking about. Same thing happened 15 years ago when I had an HP desktop computer bought from Best Buy, when it went kaputz I listened to nerds on the internet to buy a "built" system from a gaming computer builder using parts bought off the internet. I then found out it was missing Office, Corel 7, a photo editing program, and even a CD-writing program that my HP had, this was the bloatware these nerds were talking about. I will never buy a product that doesn't have these things, either desktops or smartphones. This is why I stay away from all those independent "stock" android phones.
Stock Android is the best reason to get one of those phones 🤣
@@MindyTunnellthat hasn't been true since Android 12 came out
I use a fold4. Its 263g, but narrow when folded and thus really handy and doesn't feel heavy. Unfolded, you use it with 2 hands, but even with one hand its not heavy. I cam from 230g S21 Ultra and don't notice it at all. There are lighter and nice looking foldables like oneplus open, xiaomi fold (dont know the versions rn), pixel fold, oppo n2 etc, and Samsung front screen is not a full fledged front screen, but the Samsung UI for foldables is THE best hands down. Also, I think the inner screen is nicer than most. Actually, the innecr plastic screen looks nicer than my S21 Ultra screen, and that says a lot. I have noticed the inner camera maybe once in a week of use - its hidden perfectly and the crease from folding is barely noticeable if at all. and when I notice it, its nice actually and not ugly or anything. But I know for a fact the fold6 will dominate all the new foldables, cause from internal leaks, the front screen is basically a smaller s23 ultra screen and the hinge is gapless + crease is lower than on the oneplus open. But well see in 2024 Fold5 is basically fold4 with new hinge, different cpu and increased max brightness. I could have bought that, but it was 600$ more here, so....Im stoked for the fold6 and s24 ultra.
Fold 5 has the full front screen experience you were looking for
Honesty, I use both Bixby and Google Assistant. I find there are gaps where one assistant fills whereby the other lacks. That said, virtual assistants still have a long way to go.
so what i loved about this review is.. The dude is unbiased! .. he mentioned the things that are genuinely not needed in a premium phone unlike others who just praise the phone and move on.
He definitely likes the pixel 7
I have a Note 20 now and I'm thinking of finally upgrading. I cannot live without an S pen, I'm learning Japanese and it has been amazing for learning Kanji characters on the go at any time. Using it to translate too has been great. I will never buy another smartphone without a pen. Period. I've had my note 20 for about 3 years now and I'm so happy with it, it hasn't slowed down a bit and just has been an amazing phone for me too.
I had a note 20 and switched to the s23 ultra. Trust me you won't regret it
Lots of art/design can be accomplished on a phone this big. The s pen is huge for that! It also let's you activate 2 s pens at once, s you can use one of the big s pens from a tablet.
Just purchased the s23 ultra, data transfer from my s20 plus to this was quick and simple, now time to learn all the bits and bobs of the new phone. thanks for the review!
The problem with the 10X it has a slow lens and a very small sensor (smaller than the other 3 cameras). So its not good for moving subjects like the composer. Shutter speed has to be slowed down considerably in order to get a good exposure but as a result you can't freeze motion and motion blur occurs.
It's actually the same sensor as the 3x (IMX754). Main difference is the lens apperture (longer focal length needs a way bigger lens diameter to equal the same f-stop). The 3x is f/2.4 and the 10x is f/4.9
Watched this 6 months later..
I'd find the s pen the best in terms of no oily finger prints from summer heat and humidity on your screen. No phone escapes that unless you want to wear gloves that are compatible with the screen. Its just convenience
I should still follow-up and say though that any stylus would work and it doesn't have to be an s pen
Still using my S22 ultra works great camera is amazing
24 ultra soon
If the rumor is true that they're going to take away 100 times zoom then I'll just upgrade to the s23 ultra and 4 get the s24
After trying ijokes for 11 months, I'm so ready to go back to Android, never have I ever felt like wasting my money on electronics as I did back 11 months ago. But in February 2024, I'm going with a phone that I know I will never be disappointed with or felt like I wasted my money.
Can't beat the hardware. Can't beat the beautiful screens. I'm still using a Note 9. Will have to switch soon, but it's a testament to their quality builds that I still feel like I'm using a premium phone. I prefer the Pixel software, but no doubt there is a sacrifice to switch away from the king of hardware.
yes for sure, if only google would put top end hardware in their pixel pro phones.
My advice is don't switch to pixel. I had a 6 Pro since March 2022, but a couple of weeks ago, I gave up and bought an S23U. The pixel would constantly overheat, charging was so slow because of thermal issues and throttling, sometimes taking 4+ hours to charge. It always lagged, never had any signal and using the camera for more than a couple of mins overheated it. The software was buggy and barren in features. I tried to like it for 18 months, but I just couldn't use it anymore. I'd never buy another pixel after that terrible experience unless I wanted an overexpensive handwarmer. And to top it off, I live in the UK, not death Valley. It really isn't that hot here.
@@Krysstophes23 ultra is such a beast even in Singapore, its hot and humid but never any issues
Me too! I’m using Note9 preordered and it’s nearing its end of life. I’m keen on getting S24U next year. Also today is my Note9’s 6th anniversary. 😂
O know
This man's channel is so underrated while in the same time he's reviewing smartphones at the best timing from the release date!
You nailed it Josh. Such attention to detail !!!! Great editing as well. Thanks a lot !!!!!
Thank you for a good explanation the PWM issues 😊
Glad it was helpful! It wasn't something I was even aware of until one of our subscribers pointed it all, so special thanks to everyone who submitted questions for the review video! - Josh
the bulkiness is probably more due to the battery than the s-pen. my note 10plus is thinner than the s23 plus, with the same s-pen in it
I have been a Galaxy/Samsung guy since 2012, and I want to upgrade from a Samsung A71. I have thought of going back to Apple and get the iPhone 15 but then I remember that I have 5 samsung smartags tracking my vehicles and my kids and don't want to buy 5 apple airtags to replace them, especially when Apple notifies thieves that you are tracking them. So I think I will go for this phone, the S23. The 5,000 amh battery is a big attraction for me, and so it's the largeness but I wish it was also wider and more like the iPhone Pro 14 Max. Samsung "big" phones feel like a brick, too rectangular. The "downsides" about not buying this phone in this video are null to me, not very important. I think I'm going to take the plunge.
One thing that no one ever mentions, when they recommend a Google Pixel, and this may not be a problem for a lot of people, is that you can NOT stream to a Roku from a Google device. We have Rokus on every tv, and that feature is something we use all the time. Also, my Pixel 6 constantly has problems with the camera causing lock ups. I'm excited to pay it off to go back to Samsung.
thank you for mentioning this, as I use the same function on my Roku tv as well!
Yep, I've pretty much have only owned Samsung phones. I switched over to a Pixel and it has been the biggest pile of crap. My charging port barely works (after 4 months of ownership) and it just randomly drops cell service/Internet at any given time. Never again with a Pixel phone.
I still have the note 10+ would like a new upgrade after 4 years it still preforms well
I have this phone too, on it now. Its the best phone for pictures I have ever had. Got it in 2019. Only thing that is not too good on it is the battery, but after 5 years not surprising. No more software or security patches anymore but that's OK.
@@lizvickers7156 Google now updates most important stuff through Google Play patches, so even though you don't have the latest updates on your Note 10, it's still updated. I recommend getting the battery swapped, it's only a few dollars and your phone will feel like new!
Still using my S10+, but the S23U is now on sale for 1050 Euros in Germany. I don't care about the S pen, but I've been a Samsung guy for over a decade.
Fine no nonsense review with incisive observations fully applicable to daily use!
just a thought, as a fanatic + fidèle user of SamSam, I never experience this issue from bloatware for quite a while. I know it has to do with the restore process from one device version to a newer one with Switch... that probably/evidently re-installs the same list of apps on your new phone as the old(er) one.
I swear I was wondering about this exact review concept juat now... For that exact phone... Mann lucky me.
6 months later and I still want this phone bad
Have the Burgundy S22 Ultra and the Black Pixel 7 Pro. Absolutely love the Pixel. Is the most beautiful phone in the market after years. The UI, features, tricks and the Camera are just mind blowing. Although I feel the S22 Ultra's screen is WAY better than the 7 Pro's. Burgundy is love. And yes, you do start using the S-Pen. And the reason I use it is the same as yours. Also, when people randomly start telling me stuff that I feel is worthy enough to be noted down, I found myself quickly scribbling with the S-Pen rather than unlocking the phone, finding and opening a Note app, creating a new Note and then typing it. Way more intuitive and practical to get the Pen out and just scribble that phone number/ restaurant/ cafe's name etc xD. My only wish is that the Control Center gets revamped, and that there is an App Library/ Drawer that has all the apps.
How is the camera and battery comparison between pixel 7 and Samsung? I heard Pixel takes ages to charge and gets heated with filming or camera usage. These both are today's most important requirements but i don't know which one to buy🤔
@@Femmink Whatever you've heard is spot on. The S22 Ultra wasn't the Phone of the Year 2022 for no reason. It annihilates the Pixel in almost every aspect imaginable. The 45 Watts Super Fast Charging does a decent job at quickly sprucing up the already big and efficient battery. Pixel's charging is definitely slow. I've never faced any heating issues with both of my phones, but I'm just a normal user. Though the Pixel occasionally gets warm. Not just whilst video recording, but once after I watched a lot of 4K vids on YT, I immediately noticed the warming. You might wanna be wary of the poor Cellular Reception. Call drops, no network are a much bigger issue [at least for me].
@@navixaxa5023 thanks for a brief answer, yeah then it made my choice easier to go for s23 😊👌
Bixby isn't bad. It can access samsung-specific apps which Assistant can't. You can tell Bixby to turn AOD on/off for example. It also can read all of my calendars (via Samsung Calendar) while Assistant can't.
I’ve always been confused as to which hole I should put my tool into. I tend to use the Gerry Raffery method.
i use cyberlink powerdirector to edit drone videos on my phone and the S pen is a must. stil using my note 9 but tempted to get this one or wait for s24
Are the speakers of the s23 ultra tuned by AKG? didn't find any info about that.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is beast 🔥
24 ultra just around the corner
Great video bro ❤
OneUI is incredible lol. Those features are the number 1 reason why Samsung phones are so popular.
Legit the best UI. Alos goodlock.
Facts
How can you confuse the simcard hole? Unless you do it blindly.
Upgraded from s21 fe which already made me feel spoiled. 1 month later i love this phone.
My S10 is still working great after several years.!
I just switched from a note 9 to s23 ultra and man o man what a difference. What you didnt mention is to go into settings and change the display to 1440p. Also no one uses one ui install evie launcher and use custom icons.
Me too ! Just yesterday
A full charge will last all day! The camera is very good as well.
Really?
you can remap the assistance to be Google through routines & routines+ (Samsung default apps)
You can't ask S23 Ultra about degrading when some of us still rock a S10+ without any lags.
I still own my s10+ and use it considerably more than my IPhone 13promax. Thinking about getting the s23 ultra
I would recommend you take a good look into good lock modules. It gives you that freedom from one ui ur seeking
This didn't age well about apple apparently upgrading their zoom quality haha still a max 5x I think, still an incredible phone with the new a17chip but I'll take my Samsung anyway of the week
I just got mines cant wait for it to come 😊
How can one be confused with the sim card tray hold?
I've been using the S23 Ultra through this year, I mostly got it for the camera. I have taken photos and videos at many concerts and it has been amazing overall, even in such low lighting. The 10x zoom is great even on moving subjects. I've never had any issues. Love my Samsung! 💙
i have recently purchased s23 ultra and i hardly get 6-7 hrs SOT with full charge , also after an hour of usage, watching youtube , shorts or facebook , my phone goes upto to 37degree celsius is this normal
Battery can last a day?
Do you prefer the s23u or Google pixel pro?
❤ Love The Review. I Have The S 20 I've Had For Almost 3 Years. Wanted The S23. Not Sure Yet.
Me too
Waot for the 24 ultra I think it be a different design to
loving my S23u
What puts samsung worlds apart from other smartphone companies is DEX. Honestly best feature ever and criminaly underknown
Myself I stick with iPhone but my friend has the S23 and he loves it.
I have the flip 4 and can toggle which assistant i want. I pretty much use google for everything. Can you not select google on the S23 Ultra??
As a suggestion to the videos, explain why you like others better. For example, you said the other app drawers were much better, but didn't explain why.
I've been samsung Fan Boy for years now, Im really excited to get new S23 ultra
Wait for the s24 ultra it’s coming out in like 2 months or less.
@julyalbert6802 it can't be two months the 23 ultra cone out like march
Im changing from an Iphone 13 pro to back to Galaxy i liked my Iphone but my true love is Galaxy so im heading next month at change of contract back to S23 ultra and this honest review made that decision easier 😊
I've had my Note 9 since it released and it's served me well. I will however never in my life buy another phone with a curved screen. I know they've reduced it, but they really just need to go ahead and squash it.
Honestly, I don't disagree with ya.. I also like having privacy screen protectors, and I've never found one for the newer models :(
Rumour is the S24U will have a flat display next year! But I do agree with you, the curved displays are stupid and need to be sacked.
I'm actually gonna take a chance and go with the Nothing Phone 2 instead. While Samsung may have the best hardware and camera, me particularly not a big camera person and heavily prefers a great minimal close to stock software experience find the Nothing offering to be more enticing. Plus the design of it is just more unique to me.
Nothing is top tier midrange, while s23u is flagship... Stock means losing all of the productivity features that the device was intended to be for it's intended users. It's all about basic. Me, i prefer flagship with flagship features and flagship processor from a reputable brand. It will leave me at peace for years.
@@smulemasterflagship salute
“Glory glory what a hell of a way to die!” 🫡
Will stick with Google 👍🏻. Waiting for The Pixel in 2025 😊. Thanks Josh, JaneLee - in Suburban Philadelphia 8/21/23
Didn't know I could use the pen as a remote...grreat...thanks.
Massive respect for talking about PWM, OneUI aesthetics and bloatware. So many reviews skip over these aspects of Samsung phone ownership probably coz they must keep samsung PR happy by not being overly critical or subjective. Even though I've bought more Samsung flagship phones than iPhones and Pixels, i still find the Samsung UI to be aesthetically inferior even if functionally (debatable as bloatware comes into the picture) superior to iOS and Pixel UI. Samsung makes excellent hardware, but their software is still not as polished and refined. And yes i too feel they let out their software for third party service providers like McAfee, Hiya, Foursquare etc. We are paying top money for these phones which are no better than Xiaomi phones that have similar levels of bloat and adware but are atleast subsidised in terms of price.
Thank you for this video. If your biggest complaint is the hole to eject the sim card is too close to the other hole, you'll get used to that as you grow up. By the way, the proper term for that space between the two holes is 'perineum.'
is there much of a noticable difference in the preformence between the s23 ultra 8gb and the 12gb version also compared with the s23 plus 8gb? does 4gb make much of difference proformence wise with the average person who might not know the difference?
No it does not really make a difference.
It's good for heavy emulation (Switch and PC games). Otherwise, not much
I had the note 10+ and loved the s pen and that was a hefty boy. The weight didnt bother me, it just made it feel more sturdy in my hand. Have never used bixby or google assistant never had any use for them. Do like samsung phones but they all seem to be the same. Have been looking at the xaomi 14 pro which is gen 3.
Just got one from using a note 8 since like 2018. Excited to not have my phone die after 3 hours of use....
8:14 the side key could be remapped to launch google assistant but it requires good lock 🥴
What is good lock?
@@nabkawe it’s an official samsung app that unlocks extra customization for one ui
I'm temptrd to swtich from Apple to Android but i'm visually impaired & need accessibility features (zoom controller for the UI). Does android provide that as well?
Yes!!!
Bixby is useful. What assistant have you created?
Don't get confused with two holes put together .. it's not so difficult to put tool in the right one after little practice IT'S BREEZE. ..will learn too..
That's what she said!
😂
I just put my tool into which ever hole I want
@@prakharupadhyay8715 it’s a bit like snooker, you have to hit the pink, but at some point you have to hit the brown 🤣
S pen also makes your photos better. Just like a pro uses a remote or a delay.
Fantastic review Josh!
One UI is the best interface for an Android phone, even with some annoing features
I agree the only thing is I wish they didn’t have are pre loaded apps like Facebook etc.
I had a iphone 13 pro since launch. That was replaced once because of loss. That's still going strong. However i have recently moved back over to android because i dont like how locked down apple feels. I personally think iphones are more durable and hold more resale value, i am on my 3rd s23 ultra in 2 months because of a smashed screen. It may be the bigger size that the screen isn't as strong but i am normally careful with my phones and sometimes a drop is inevitable and ive always had cases and screen protectors on. I wont be going back to iphone as i want more freedom in terms of software and android ties in better for my homelab zero subscription cost plan. (Just an honest opinion of a user of iphone for the past few years) . Not sure if I'll be staying with samsung though or moving on to another android.
I got the S23 Ultra only because I didn't have to pay for it. If I had to pay, I probably would have gotten the S23+ of maybe even one of the Samsung midrange phones. Between the big battery, a screen that is more efficient than the S23+, and a very efficient processor, I am super happy with the battery life. The pen is nice when I use it, which is rarely. I could care less about processing power. I run the processor in light mode to get even more battery life. If I had to pay for it, it would not be worth it. Since I have a peculiar cell phone plan, I love having this thing.
Still rocking with s22 ultra waiting for s24 or s25 ultra
S24 should be a new design
21 over here..
I had a look at one of these in store yo check out the camera, in pro camera mode from what I can see you can no longer manually adjust the colour temperature.
Is the first frame (the waterfall) in Laos ?
Could you review how/tricks of s pen and screen panel edge please.
It's so worth it! The camera is everything! The battery....well i get all the freedom using 120hz at wqhd+ reso!!!!! It's so outstanding.... plus the display.... it should be named king of phones in 2023!
Does it wirelesly charge?
The biggest issue I face with my S23 Ultra is the placement of the speaker grill on the bottom, I keep covering it with my pinkie finger while using it one handed 😂😂
Same here, while watching video, why not put this speaker on the side of the phone is beyond me.
@@alienlatino2945because most users hold their phones by grabbing the sides.
They have to allow the ability to delete any app as long as it's doesn't affect the system.
You can delete everything you want via UAD, which I highly recommend. Especially preinstalled apps that you can't delete but only "disable" them. Trust me, battery and performance will improve, just be careful not to delete important software apps.
Meri pehle s23ultra lene ki scheme thi lekin mujhe jada bda phone nhi lena tha toh maine ik google pixel 7 le liya aur ik 14pro le liya ye mere liye bhout hi handy phone h dono
The new OneUi update feels way better than the previous one. I waited until it dropped for buying mine and I don't regret it. The emojis are also better than before.
You waited to buy a new phone because of the oneui update? lol, what are the big differences between this and the last version? Just curious, I'm on the s10 and have been thinking of upgrading to the s23.
Can someone explain how u get back into your socials etc ?
Had the s20 ultra for 3 years till i got white screen of death always been a samsung user hoping the s23 ultra would be enjoyable phone to use
Can anyone please tell me how long battery lasts with WQHD+ display settings? with some considerable use like chatting on Telegram, watching 4k videos on KZhead etc.
It lasts for a whole day and more in a single charge for me with that usage.🙂
I prefer the lack of an app drawer but that could be because i started off with Samsung
Thanks for the recommendation.
I'm upgrading soon, my choice is between this and the new flip 5 I've had my flip 3 for 3 years, it's an amazing phone; but I think I'm over the flip gimic....I appreciated my flip cause its easy for my pockets and I simply only open my phone to switch music, etc. I mostly stream videos and game here and there.. this is a hard decision cause the new flip is so interesting and I would love to customize it
i switched to the s23u from an iphone 14 pro max and at first everything was ok but the battery didn't meet my expectations like i got only 5 hours SOT with light performance mode but after a month it settled down and now im getting 7-8h SOT with very heavy use
would you recommend the switch from 14 pro? im struggling with bad battery life on my normal 14 pro
@@timohypponen4272I was 14 pro max owner than decided to make the switch didn't like the direction iOS was going. I'll keep it real with you, if you want all the bells and whistles with the spen while getting a complete package get the ultra but be sure to get the 512gb version, 512gb and 1tb only supports the 12gb ram. If that isn't a factor and your not a heavy multi tasker than settle for the 256gb. Keep in mind since the screen is curved screen protectors are a hit miss, cases don't sweat there's plenty of options. Be aware though the phone is huge and it will take some time to get used to. If your not a fan of the curve screens settle for the S23+ since it has a bigger battery than the S23 and both are smaller in size compared to the ultra, (besides the ultra, ultra is 5000 mah compared to 4300 mah) however the drawback to it is you won't be getting the qhd display, cameras are alright, charging speeds are a little slower and no spen. If none of that to you is a factor me personally again go for the 512gb if they are offering a deal slap that bad boy in qhd mode in the display setting and leave it. Your battery is gonna suck for 2 weeks and it may seem like it's a dooky purchase, please give it time the battery is learning you and your usage it will get better All Android phones do it, The snapdragon gen 2 is a fantastic chip. I know it's a long post but I want people to settle what they feel they need and save money. Ultra: if you want to go all out S23+ & S23: You don't need the huge phone but want something compact , powerful, save ya some pennies. All 3 will serve you well
@@timohypponen4272s23 ultra has good battery life
It's because of machine learning.. the device is learning your usage pattern and adjust to it through AI process
7-8 hours SOT is average for this chip; that is what I would expect due to all the features the S23U has, so for most that will be more than acceptable.
What was the name of the fighter jet game you were playing wile doing a review on the phone- The plane you were flying around in was an F-18 hornet- dope jet
Its been close to 4 years when I bought the flagship Note 10+ and it still works a treat. However I think it's time I upgrade. S24 ultra here we come! Note 10+ honestly still feels like amazing. Only reason I want upgrade is for a 5g phone.
Glad you got put of there wo burning up the S23 Ultra. 😉 I don't think I would have liked hearing about that smartphone's destruction
Cool video, I have an interest in getting this phone. Also, you sound kinda like Nick Wild from zootopia
Loves it ❤
3:46 Aye... Don't worry bro, those 2 holes could get really confusing for beginners.
The only thing I didn't like with Samsung flagship phones is its edge display. Accidental touches are such a nuisance when using it without case.
Who uses a phone without a case anymore?! Now that phones are like handheld laptops and priced accordingly ($800-1000+) I can't imagine not protecting it with a $20-40 case...
I have Xiaomi 11T but idk if i should upgrade just wanna play some games without heating my phone up and last longer