S23 Ultra in 2025

[gray2018]

I recently picked up this device for around 600 bucks from Samsung re-newed to give it another go. I had purchased one previously about six months ago, at a much higher price, and wasn't feeling it. This time, I opted for the 256GB version in Phantom Black. Before I purchased the green colored one, which really didn't match well with a black colored case.

I've been using the S21 Ultra for nearly three years now, and I feel like due to some recent issues, and a bit of FOMO, it's time to move on from it. I'm still keeping it around, though. The S23 Ultra seemed like a more than capable device without being too ridiculously expensive. Keep in mind that personally, when I buy a Samsung device, I only buy it from Samsung either new or from their re-newed line. I prefer my device factory unlocked, and the only way to do that is to purchase through Samsung, Best Buy or other various vendors that carry them.

I kind of wanted to try out an S24 Utra, but I really didn't feel like spending nearly an extra 200 dollars. I was fairly certain the S23 ultra has 99% of the same features I could get on the S24 ultra, but obviously, the S24 is better in terms of specs on paper and improvements. I'm given to understand that the S23 line up will probably get updates until early 2028? I don't really care honestly about software updates. Having only "one or two" software updates isn't a big deal to me. It's security patches I'm concerned about.

So far, it seems to be pretty good. Camera good. Battery life really good. Display seems to be pretty good.

Anyone else loving their S23 Ultra in 2025?

 

[remak123]

I my S23U 1TB

 

[gray2018]

Nice! That must have cost a pretty penny!

This was pretty amazing IMO. So I got up around 4:10AM for work, hopped in the shower, turned on Youtube to listen to music. Listened to music and all that for quite a period of time, even while arriving at work and walking to my station, which was around the time I snapped this screen shot. My battery only dipped 3%. That's actually awesome considering I was using the device for an hour at this point. My S21U would have dropped significantly more. My screen wasn't on full brightness, but still. That's pretty good.