S23 is one of a kind

[dleavins]

I know all the talk is usually about the bigger phones, and I might end up with an S24 ultra at some point in 2024 but I like the smaller form factor a lot.

Picked up an S23 the other day. And I am impressed. It is FAST. Screen is beautiful. Battery lasts me all-day easy. (40% has been the lowest it has gotten)

Compared to the iPhone 15 and Pixel 8 this phone clearly stands out. It has:

Telephoto lens (ip15 and p8 do not)
Matte glass back (p8 does not)
120hz screen with AOD (ip15 does not)

In this smaller form factor, the S23 is one of a kind.

 

[dleavins]

Actually, I suppose the iPhone 15 pro would have the matte glass back, the 120 hz, and the telephoto camera, but it is more expensive.

 

[mustang7757]

I'm glad you like it

 

[Fit24]

Enjoy your new phone.

 

[schlepprock]

S23 Ultra is definitely a powerhouse of a phone. I had a Note 9,one of the best, but traded it in for a Note 20 Ultra, one of the worst phones ever. Loving my S23 Ultra!

 

[bembol]

I know all the talk is usually about the bigger phones, and I might end up with an S24 ultra at some point in 2024 but I like the smaller form factor a lot.

Picked up an S23 the other day. And I am impressed. It is FAST. Screen is beautiful. Battery lasts me all-day easy. (40% has been the lowest it has gotten)

Compared to the iPhone 15 and Pixel 8 this phone clearly stands out. It has:

Telephoto lens (ip15 and p8 do not)
Matte glass back (p8 does not)
120hz screen with AOD (ip15 does not)

In this smaller form factor, the S23 is one of a kind.

I love my Green S23. Every phone should be MATTE finished.

 

[Morty2264]

I love Samsung phones! And smaller form factors! So glad you're loving your S23! The matte really looks nice on Samsung phones. Their design is just flawless. I still miss the sheen and sparkliness of my S10.

 

[dleavins]

I love my Green S23. Every phone should be MATTE finished.

Mine is green also.

 

[J Dubbs]

Yep I think matte is the way to go, it's not a major fingerprint magnet, and it actually has enough grip to kinda hang onto... unlike other phones that are like trying to hold on to a piece of oiled ice (yes I'm looking at you Google.. especially that ridiculously slippery P6Pro lol).

 

[Horace jones]

Samsung phones are just on another level. I'm currently using the S23 Ultra and couldn't be any more happier.

 

[swebb]

Yes, it stands out as the only smaller Android phone that doesn't have significant compromises compared to the larger phones in its product line.

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

Yep I think matte is the way to go, it's not a major fingerprint magnet, and it actually has enough grip to kinda hang onto... unlike other phones that are like trying to hold on to a piece of oiled ice (yes I'm looking at you Google.. especially that ridiculously slippery P6Pro lol).

I prefer matte as well, but I actually find glossy phones easier to hold onto.

Maybe there's some gecko in my cocktail.

 

[dleavins]

Well...now a week later...I exchanged the S23 for an S23 Ultra. I still love the S23. But I could not resist the bigger screen and the s pen. I was going to wait until the next ultra came out, but I got a great deal on the current model.
I feel a little like a traitor to my previous post, but I still like that S23 a lot for what it is. Just decided the ultra was for me.

 

[trucksmoveamerica#AC]

Well...now a week later...I exchanged the S23 for an S23 Ultra. I still love the S23. But I could not resist the bigger screen and the s pen. I was going to wait until the next ultra came out, but I got a great deal on the current model.
I feel a little like a traitor to my previous post, but I still like that S23 a lot for what it is. Just decided the ultra was for me.

I always forget there's even a S pen in the phone.

 

[mustang7757]

I always forget there's even a S pen in the phone.

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

I always forget there's even a S pen in the phone.

It is quite useful at the times when it's quite useful... But considering that about 99.5% of the time it isn't very useful, forgetting it exists at times it could be useful is understandable.

 

[wyelkins]

I Picked up an S23 (unlocked) on sale from Amazon. The Pixel 8 Pro is my daily driver and I am very happy with it. I am impressed with the S23. Very Fast and Fingerprint sensor is definitely superior.

I want to subscribe to the Android Beta Program but I don't think it's available in the USA yet for the S23. I am on Android 13 and OneUi 5.1. Boost Infinite (AT&T).

Ideas?

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

I Picked up an S23 (unlocked) on sale from Amazon. The Pixel 8 Pro is my daily driver and I am very happy with it. I am impressed with the S23. Very Fast and Fingerprint sensor is definitely superior.

I want to subscribe to the Android Beta Program but I don't think it's available in the USA yet for the S23. I am on Android 13 and OneUi 5.1. Boost Infinite (AT&T).

Ideas?

Quite the opposite actually,you're a bit late to the party... the OneUI 6 US beta is over now and stable has started rolling out.