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The Galaxy S23 Ultra - First Impressions.

(Topic created on: 06-10-2023 05:50 PM)
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As per my previous post, I received an S23 Ultra phone on loan from Samsung Australia. They wanted my impression on the phone as well as (maybe) secretly getting me to move away from my Galaxy Fold...

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The phone is BIG. It's quite a handful and I say that in a good way. If I bought a flagship phone, I want it to feel like it's a flagship phone. The S23 Ultra feels nice in the hands, it's hefty but in a very satisfying way; you know it's a well built phone!

That screen, oh that glorious screen. I think if you've used other Samsung phones, you'd know the quality of their displays. But the quality AND the screen size just takes the experience to a higher level. Just a heads up, the screen mode is automatically on Full HD out of the box. I would recommend changing to it's full potential at QHD (it doesn't affect battery life much at all). 
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Speaking of battery life, I tried to really push this phone and it legit would keep running. The fold has 2 batteries, but the S23 Ultra runs rings around the Fold3. 


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The camera island is streamlined and, to me, understated. But my early tests shows they're simply amazing. With so many cameras (normal, wide angle, tele at 3 and 10 zooms), you can be as creative with your shots as you'd like. I'll be showing a few examples in the next few days! 📷📷

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It also feels very snappy. Apps open/close quickly. Multi tasking via 2 windows are quick and easy with a swipe. It feels usable and not a gimmick. You can have a browser and email side by side, or calendar and email/teams to help you organise meetings. You can even have a zoom meeting with Samsung Notes to write any important details!

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Plenty of screen real estate for functional mutiwindow!

All in all, as Vueey wrote in his post, it definitely makes me torn between my Fold and the S23 Ultra! 

Can't wait to share other things from this amazing phone!
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GOR888
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Really nice galaxy s23 ultra 👌 😍
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Really excited for you to test shoot those cameras! They are spectacular!

😂 I did a couple photoshoots with it as a challenge and honestly clients gave me weird looks until they saw the results!

Keen to see what you've captured! 😁😁
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Just got back from a a little trip!

It's crazy. I was happy with my fold and what it could do, but it's nuts at what the ultra can output. And this is in the hands of an amateur like me!!

I'm going to try Lightroom and will post some pics!

Very tempted to swap to the S series now...😅
Sammyaus
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I am awaiting specs for the next galaxy s24 Ultra which is launching in few months. Compared to my current galaxy S22 Ultra I didn't find a logical upgrade to s23 Ultra.
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I think that's fair. Considering these phones will continue to get major software updates, it's not a bad idea to hold on. But my previous s series was an S10+ so this is a ginormous update!

PS share your photos on the app!
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Cant wait to see what you capture with the amazing camera! It sure does take nice crisp photos star gazing was my favorite 🌠😊
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Yes! I'm a complete amateur and it's amazing what the phone does for you.

I'm going to play around with editing some photos. Will post some soon!
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If you need any help in the editing of the photos, you can contact me and I would love to guide you through the process.
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Thanks! Your past post gave me some pointers 🙏