Why the S23 Ultra is the best phone for K-pop fans

THE Galaxy S23 Ultra is Samsung’s flagship phone and is said to be it’s best ever. I am a longtime fan of Samsung’s Note line, so I have no doubt that Samsung makes excellent mobile phones. Disclaimer: I am an iPhone user who appreciates Android phones, especially ones with excellent features.

I have been using a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for around two months now and the phone has been with me for two or three concerts and a trip to Tokyo so I feel I can now share my thoughts about it.

First of all, the phone is huge and quite heavy. To me, this is not a big deal because once upon a time, I used a Samsung Note for a number of years. The Galaxy S23 Ultra comes at 3.07 x 6.43 x 0.35in and weighs 234g. It could be a dealbreaker for some people but in my experience, a phone that is powerful and offers a lot of features is usually big and heavy and that runs across both iOs and Android. Back in the day, the S23 Ultra would have been called a phablet.

This phone, by the way, will be supported over five years with four major OS updates so that’s not a bad deal at all.

The design is similar to the Galaxy S22 Ultra model but with some changes that improve its in-hand feel. Note: I have not held the S23 Ultra in my hand except in stores. Samsung also uses Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back of the phone. Overall, I love how premium the phone looks and feels. I have been asked by strangers what my phone is so I think that’s an indication that the Galaxy S23 Ultra looks good.

The phone comes with a stylus. I was never a stylus user and still am not one. I can imagine though that someone who constantly takes notes would find a lot of use from the stylus. The Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with the S Pen that fits perfectly into its silo on the phone.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a bright and gorgeous

6.8” 1440p 120Hz panel capable of hitting a peak brightness of 1,750 nits. This is, without a doubt, the best I have seen on a smartphone. Watching videos and streaming on it is such a joy, really.

The phone comes in either 12GB + 1TB, 12 + 512GB, or 12 + 256GB. I am using the 12 + 256GB one and I have already filled it with thousands of images and videos. I have not experienced any lag or related problems. But because there is no option for a micro SD card, you should pick the right storage for your lifestyle. To be honest, I would get the 12GB + 1TB if I would buy my own S23 Ultra. I am okay with the 12 + 246GB for now because it’s just a review unit.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra ships with Android 13 and One UI 5.1 out of the box. The additions include Expert RAW, which gives access directly from the camera app once it’s installed. It also gives you the ability to change where your screenshots are saved on the phone. There are also new actions in Modes and Routines, EXIF data available in the Gallery which you can access by scrolling down. There’s also object