There Are Certain Advantages To Upgrading From the Galaxy S21 Ultra To The Galaxy S23 Ultra, But There Are Also Some Disadvantages:
Only 5 days left for, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be unveiled to the public. Everything that has been revealed via leaks has been encouraging. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is an intriguing option for Samsung flagship consumers in 2023, particularly those who live in areas with high trade-in values. This is because Samsung has improved almost every element of its forthcoming flagship.
Enhanced, higher-quality screen with a refresh rate of 1-120 hertz:
The resolution of the 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panels on the Galaxy S21 Ultra and Galaxy S23 Ultra are identical. The peak brightness of the 2023 model, however, rises from 1,500 nits to 1,750 nits, & sources suggest that Samsung has fine-tuned colour fidelity to a greater level, particularly in low-light use settings.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra’s display can go as low as 1Hz and as high as 120Hz, whilst the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s panel goes as low as 48Hz. The brighter display on the Galaxy S23 Ultra may be offset by the fact that its panel is easier on the battery.
Overall, the display of the Galaxy S23 Ultra is more vibrant and cutting-edge.
The S Pen Is Entirely Integrated Into The Galaxy S23 Ultra.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra is the first flagship in the S series to accommodate the S Pen, however it does not come with a dedicated holster for the stylus. One positive aspect of the 2021 model is that it may be the last genuine Galaxy S Ultra flagship.
However, if the S Pen is something you’re interested in, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is a worthwhile investment above the Galaxy S21 Ultra only for the S Pen holster. Model 2023 incorporates the S Pen in its entirety, providing superior pen technology with reduced latency. No longer will you need to invest in a separate S Pen cover for your smartphone, and the pen’s always-accessible storage will be at your fingertips.
Superior Construction And An Updated Look:
The beholder is the ultimate judge of beauty. And although the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s hefty camera housing may appeal to some, the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s uniform appearance is hard to deny.
The 2023 flagship is more squared off all around, and its camera system is far more pared down than on previous models. The bigger metal frame gives the impression that the phone is more robust and brings it into line with current trends than the 2021 model.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra has superior construction materials, including an aluminium frame with enhanced scratch & drop resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 in place of Glass Victus for the display. A drop onto a hard surface, like a concrete sidewalk, should be less of an issue with the former. Compared to the Galaxy S21 Ultra, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is safer to use without a protection.
All Devices Will Use The Snapdragon SoC And Have Greater Basic Storage (Which May Be Speedier):
First time ever, Samsung will focus only on one chip maker for its flagship devices, ditching Exynos in favour of Qualcomm. Even if you purchase the Galaxy S23 Ultra in an ostensibly “Exynos market,” you’ll be getting Qualcomm’s finest SoC to date since it’s powered by the 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Unsurprisingly, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is a more potent option than its predecessors, the Snapdragon 888 and Exynos 2100. It has also been alleged that the Galaxy S23 Ultra employs a special variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 that, according to reports, utilises higher frequencies for enhanced performance.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra also comes equipped with additional storage space. Galaxy S21 Ultra contains 128GB or more of storage, whereas the regular model has 256GB. Contrarily, the Galaxy S23 Ultra only has 8GB of RAM instead of the standard model’s 12GB, but you can easily make up for this with RAM Plus because to the phone’s increased internal storage capacity.
Finally, if reports about the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s UFS 4.0 storage are to be believed, the device’s file transfer speeds and RAM+ virtual memory performance should improve.
Greater Efficiency In Battery Charging (Wired):
Samsung’s decision to reduce charging rates on the Galaxy S21 Ultra to 25W is one of the company’s more curious design decisions. The Galaxy S23 Ultra, thankfully, offers superior hardware. The Galaxy S23 Ultra delivers 45W of super-fast charging, while the Galaxy S23 feature 5,000mAh batteries.
Samsung, however, has taken an interesting decision with the Galaxy S23 Ultra. While the 2023 model’s wired charging speeds are quicker than the 2021 flagship’s, the wireless charging power seems to be just 10W rather than the 15W of the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
You can’t have it all, I guess. However, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is the better choice if you want to charge quickly over a cable connection.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra’s charging time must improve if the battery size cannot be increased. Another bit of bad news: it seems Samsung will be sticking with the 45W charging standard used in the S22 Ultra, along with the 5,000 mAh battery.
What a letdown. The size of smartphone batteries has mostly levelled out, but Samsung has rivals that provide faster charging. For instance, the OnePlus 10 Pro destroys Samsung’s Galaxy S9+ as the best smartphone on the market. Using the included 65W quick charger, it can charge to 55% capacity in 15 minutes and to 93% capacity in 30 minutes.
During that time, the Samsung S22 Ultra’s battery may only charge to 58%. As the OnePlus 10 Pro has the same 5,000 mAh battery, there is no reason for Samsung to be unable to match the OnePlus phone’s battery life and charging speed.
High-Resolution Main Sensors With 200 Megapixels: The Next Step In Camera Improvement:
The main camera of the Galaxy S23 Ultra is Samsung’s first to reach 200 megapixels. The newest ISOCELL HP2 has numerous advantages over its predecessors, most notably enhanced focusing and low-light capabilities.
Even though both the wide-angle and telephoto cameras have the same zoom range, the telephoto cameras is superior. On the Galaxy S23 Ultra, zoomed-in images should seem lot better thanks to upgraded AI processing.
Other Information About Camera:
Main camera: 200 MP (OIS, PDAF),
Specifications: Aperture size: F1.7; Sensor size: 1/1.3″.
Second camera: 10 MP (Telephoto),
Specifications: Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 69 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.52″.
Third camera: 10 MP (Telephoto),
Specifications: Optical zoom: 10.0x; Aperture size: F4.9; Focal Length: 230 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.52″.
Fourth camera: 12 MP (Ultra-wide),
Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55″.
Front: 12 MP.
Improved Software And Continued Support Till Android Version 17:
Even though the Galaxy S21 Ultra has just received the Android 13 and One UI 5.0 updates, Samsung has decided to release the Galaxy S23 Ultra with the more current One UI 5.1 software.
Although the Galaxy S21 Ultra may eventually get One UI 5.1, it will be behind the 2023 model year in terms of availability. While both phones are covered by Samsung’s new four-year Android OS update programme, the 2021 model’s support will terminate when it reaches Android 15. However, the Galaxy S23 Ultra won’t get Android 17 until later in this decade.
Several Good Reasons To Stick with Your Current Galaxy S21 Ultra:
It’s clear that the Galaxy S23 Ultra is a significant upgrade so over Galaxy S21 Ultra, but are there any drawbacks? Is there any justification for not upgrading to the 2023 version outside the price?
As was previously mentioned, upgrading to the Galaxy S23 Ultra might limit wireless charging speed by 5W, from 15W to 10W. If you care about wireless charging, this may cause issues.
While the Galaxy S23 Ultra will get longer-term software updates, don’t think the Galaxy S21 Ultra is any slouch. Two big OS updates are still in the works for the Galaxy S21 Ultra, so there’s no need to worry about being left behind by the latest iterations of One UI if you decide to stay using it for another year or two.
Similarly, the basic model has lost 4GB of RAM but gained more (and perhaps speedier) storage. However, you may be disappointed with the Galaxy S23 Ultra if you place a premium on multitasking and do not want to make advantage of RAM Plus.
Finally, the Galaxy S23 Ultra does not include an FM radio, which may be important to a subset of users. This function has always been region-specific and limited to the Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S21 Ultra. On the other hand, it seems that FM radio capability will be removed globally on the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Keep a watch out for Unpacked 2023 if you think the Galaxy S23 Ultra is an improvement worth waiting for. The launch ceremony is scheduled for February 1, and early orders of the new flagship should begin delivering about two weeks later. Online preorders for the phone, which can be made until February 1st, will give you $50 in Samsung Credit upon completion.