The release of the newer S24 Ultra doesn’t detract from the fact that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra remains a strong all-rounder; it has a stellar display, a top-notch stylus experience, blisteringly fast performance and very good camera performance, even if it can’t quite compete with its...

200MP camera delivers in both well-lit and low-light conditions, Top-notch performance from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, All-day battery life, Stunningly detailed 6.8in 120Hz display

Very expensive, Relatively slow 45W charging, Difficult to use one-handed

A tougher build, faster memory and storage, a more efficient battery, a custom-tuned chipset and a new 200MP main camera hidden behind a familiar design; the S23 Ultra is a more substantial upgrade than you might first realize.

Bespoke Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, More base storage than predecessor, Functional refinements

Faster charging would have been nice, Looks identical to predecessor, Seriously expensive

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a solid all-rounder, but it’s outdone in both the sound and picture departments by Apple and Sony 120Hz display Next-generation camera Fantastic build Expensive Minimal AV updates over last year Tough competition

The Galaxy S23 Ultra may be expensive but it’s also a massive upgrade on last year’s best Android phone

Huge performance boost, Monstrous battery life, Stunning, colour-accurate display

Expensive, Price increase this year, Few changes elsewhere

Apple has given select media outlets and YouTubers access to the new iPhone 14 ahead of when it begins arriving in customers' hands on Friday, September 16. There are two models of the ‌iPhone‌ 14, the standard 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 and the larger 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the world’s best Android smartphone.

Samsung’s premium glass slab offering with an S-Pen and DeX, 200MP camera is about bragging rights but generally lives up to the promise, Fast processor, RAM, and storage, Excellent battery life, 2+4+5 warranty/OS upgrades/security patches

No charger inbox and only up to 27W charging from third-party chargers, Base model 8/256GB – this is supposed to be a premium phone., An 8-bit/16.7m colour screen is inappropriate for a premium flagship.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is a great phone for those who are looking wants an Android smartphone with all the bells and whistles.

Stunning display, Great battery life, S Pen is great to have handy, Great camera with the new 200MP sensor, Good low-light photography and videography

On the expensive side, The more angular design makes it a bit harder to holder, Minimal design changes over last year’s model

Hello Snapdragon! The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra builds on the strengths of its predecessor and, in addition to comprehensive high-end hardware, again offers an integrated S Pen. On top of this, the model is launching globally with the brand-new Snapdragon processor.

bright LTPO OLED at 120 Hz, high performance, long battery life, S Pen, IP68 certified, very good voice quality

missing audio codecs for Bluetooth, no Wi-Fi 7, slow charging technology, moderate cooling of the SoC

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra packs in class-leading camera features, along with the latest and most powerful hardware ever in a Galaxy smartphone. It's as good as you can get in an Android smartphone, as long as you can afford it.

Amazing detail captured by 200MP main camera, Excellent display that is visible in direct sunlight, Fun and creative Astro photography modes, More processing power that you'll probably ever need

Design is attractive but could be a little more distinct than the older S22 Ultra, Google Pixel 7 Pro is cheaper while offering a competitive feature set, No major advances apparent with 100x zoom in terms of clarity vs the S22 Ultra

The new Samsung flagship comes at a price but it offers a lot, with dazzling performance and cameras that deliver in every situation.

Spectacular cameras, Smart, elegant design, Great battery life, Super-fast performance, Extra storage in base configuration

Pricey, Occasional camera issues, Charging is fast, but beaten by rivals