The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is Samsung's top phone for 2023 and in my opinion the best Android phone of '23.

The model I chose is the 512GB because this version has 12GB Ram, while the smaller 256GB version has 8GB Ram. 

I recommend choosing the 512GB or the 1TB, because those extra 4GB of Ram make a difference, especially in multitasking!

I have had the phone for 7 months and I use it every day for many hours because of my work in social media, video editing, etc. I come from the Galaxy Note 10 plus and I also have an iPhone XS MAX. 

As a person who doesn't change phones every year, but only when there is a significant upgrade that makes sense for the work I need it for. I won't talk about the pen at all, since I never use it.

(You can see more in my short video Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra & Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro!)

What criteria did I evaluate and choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

1. Speed

2. Compatibility

3. Camera

4. Battery life

Speed: The mobile is a bullet!

With the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor specially designed for the Galaxy, you won't get stuck anywhere. I use it daily to create content for my social media, mainly video content. I edit videos on my phone, upload them from my phone to all social media platforms, and it all happens without any lag.

It has very good responsiveness, it doesn't lag even with multiple programs open. It does an amazing job in video editing, it doesn't lag on the timeline at all. Especially when you're doing simpler tasks, everything is instantaneous.

The minor lags I encountered were in some applications, not the operating system, but it didn't bother me at all because it's still fast.

Speed is important to me because I spend many hours on my phone and I don't want to waste precious time dealing with lags.

Compatibility: the most versatile operating system

The reason I switched to Android and not to iPhone is how “flexible” the operating system is. Transferring files with a PC is simply Plug N Play, you plug the USB into the PC and copy files. 

The connection with Windows Link, which is now integrated into Android, is simply magical. It lets you do everything from your PC through the app. The only thing you need to do is connect to WiFi and synchronization happens automatically. For example, you can copy a link or text on the PC and paste it on the phone. You can see more details in the short video Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra - Collaboration with Windows! 

Camera

The camera is obviously one of the main criteria when choosing a phone, if not the most important one. Of course, it depends on what you want to use it for. Here, the cameras are amazing both in photos and in video. Very good stabilization and very good performance in the dark. It has nothing to envy from the iPhone, except for the camera performance when used through apps such as TikTok and Instagram, for example. However, software optimization plays a role there. Also, I would like better performance from the Selfie Camera in dark places. 

See more at Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra!

Battery Life

The battery is a beast! With all that I described above and endless scrolling on TikTok (yes, I know I need to cut it down), the battery lasts all day. I charge it every night before I go to sleep and it easily lasts me the whole day. If you use it more casually, it can easily last 1 and a half days, maybe even 2. It's very important to mention that charging with super fast charging is incredibly fast, it charges 80% to 90% in 1 hour.

I highly recommend it in this price range. 

Advantages:

• Awesome rear cameras

• Strong battery

• Speed 

• Quality construction

• Flexibility and compatibility

Disadvantages:

• Optimization in applications

• There is room for improvement in the operating system

• I would like a better selfie camera.

In comparison to the Galaxy Note 10 plus and the iPhone XS MAX, from which I upgraded, the difference is huge. It's truly day and night.

Now, if you're coming from the S22 Ultra, I don't see any reason for upgrading unless you want something specific that the 22 doesn't have.

If you're a professional, content creator, or heavy user, I highly recommend it. But even for regular users, if you want the best Android mobile phone, this is it!