Samsung galaxy S23 and S23 ultra

[Dave245]

Sorry. I’ll expand. I have a 15% birthday code and the 10% accessories code combined. I also have a very old broken android phone that’s worth £150. All in all £840 for the S23 Ultra.

I will still keep my iPhone as a secondary device only to use the Apple Watch with the S23 Ultra.

This arrangement should keep me going until the iPhone 15 Ultra.

I’m very much like this, I have both an iPhone 14 Pro Max with Apple Watch Ultra and the S22 Ultra. My friends think it’s weird that I have 2 phones 😂

 

[5105973]

I’d wanted to see if Best Buy had any but I woke up with the virus that took a few tech reporters down this past week. Some of the people I follow on Twitter had it. It hits hard but retreats faster than the flu typically does. In my case, one of the kids brought it home from school.

I’m hoping to persuade my husband to get an S23 Ultra. But he is acting like a mule that stops and sits and won’t take another step.

I think he’s amused because I kept literally hopping up and down, waving at YT videos and chanting “Doooo It! Dooo it.” Well…I did that yesterday.

(Today, I’m mostly lying around like a slug. I vacuumed the house and scrubbed out four litter boxes, then handed over the rest of my chores to anyone who isn’t sick yet).

He can get a discount through his employer. If he doesn’t get one today, I’ll give up bugging him about it. I wouldn’t bug him if I didn’t think he will really enjoy this phone. Especially if we can change a setting and eliminate that lag that isn’t really shutter lag, but all us lazy non photographers misname it as such. 😆

I’m very happy seeing all the photos of the phones. All the colors have really grown on me. I’m very happy I chose lavender. It reminds me of strawberry bubble tea with milk.



Or a strawberry Mochi. If my husband gets the lime green phone we will have this combo:




Umm, I just realize that IS a problem with the lavender S23…all this time I’ve been looking at it, I crave these sweets. 😧😳

 

[Supersonicc]

Sorry. I’ll expand. I have a 15% birthday code and the 10% accessories code combined. I also have a very old broken android phone that’s worth £150. All in all £840 for the S23 Ultra.

I will still keep my iPhone as a secondary device only to use the Apple Watch with the S23 Ultra.

This arrangement should keep me going until the iPhone 15 Ultra.

At that price with the promo discounts & trade in it's a no-brainer for an S23 Ultra, get your pre-order in!

 

[Klyster]

Well I folded and got one lol, so weak...

But I got a great deal so there is that.

 

[three]

Well I folded and got one lol, so weak...

But I got a great deal so there is that.

You and I both. Was adamant that I didn’t want to get one, until one day it just happened… The 17th can’t come fast enough.

 

[Mark316]

I got my spigen liquid air case today for my s23+ and just comparing it to my small Pixel 2 I'm amazed how close it is in size I was expecting it to be massive. I love the pixel but man this phone is all bezel compared to what's out today.

 

[three]

I got my spigen liquid air case today for my s23+ and just comparing it to my small Pixel 2 I'm amazed how close it is in size I was expecting it to be massive. I love the pixel but man this phone is all bezel compared to what's out today.

Woah, Pixel 2 (with the huge bezels) to a S23+? Now THAT is an upgrade!

 

[Mark316]

Woah, Pixel 2 (with the huge bezels) to a S23+? Now THAT is an upgrade!

I know right lol. I used to get a new phone every year but for some reason after the Pixel 2 I just kept the thing, it's been rock solid. Honestly the only reason I got a new phone was because the battery has finally kicked the bucket and I have to charge my phone like 6 times a day.

I'll be super active in the Galaxy S28 thread

 

[three]

I know right lol. I used to get a new phone every year but for some reason after the Pixel 2 I just kept the thing, it's been rock solid. Honestly the only reason I got a new phone was because the battery has finally kicked the bucket and I have to charge my phone like 6 times a day.

I'll be super active in the Galaxy S28 thread

I think all of us phone collectors / nerds (I’ll take that title) have that as our end goal. Will we ever be able to settle down on one phone for more than a few weeks?

 

[kkh786]

I’m very much like this, I have both an iPhone 14 Pro Max with Apple Watch Ultra and the S22 Ultra. My friends think it’s weird that I have 2 phones

I’m really curious how feasible this is. Apple Watch is king for fitness so I need it for that but that S23 Ultra is calling to me.

If I can use the S23 Ultra as main device with Apple Watch as fitness watch that would work for me. I’ll turn off notifications on the watch and wear it as a “Fitbit type” device. Sounds like a plan.

 

[Klyster]

You and I both. Was adamant that I didn’t want to get one, until one day it just happened… The 17th can’t come fast enough.

I wasn't going to get one.

Then this morning, Auntie was asking me about S22U's and the 2nd hand market. Then she suggested buying mine so I thought about it for a few nanoseconds and said yep, and gave her a 33% discount for being a great Auntie.

Then I went looking, the store I usually purchase from had issues with payment (pos system was down), so I thought I'd go back tomorrow.
Then got home and checked out Samsung NZ deals, and ended up getting a 512 for 256 price with store credit which gave me everything I want.

Sorted

 

[mjschabow]

I’m really curious how feasible this is. Apple Watch is king for fitness so I need it for that but that S23 Ultra is calling to me.

If I can use the S23 Ultra as main device with Apple Watch as fitness watch that would work for me. I’ll turn off notifications on the watch and wear it as a “Fitbit type” device. Sounds like a plan.

If you’re going to do that just get a Garmin.l

 

[Dave245]

I’m really curious how feasible this is. Apple Watch is king for fitness so I need it for that but that S23 Ultra is calling to me.

If I can use the S23 Ultra as main device with Apple Watch as fitness watch that would work for me. I’ll turn off notifications on the watch and wear it as a “Fitbit type” device. Sounds like a plan.

In my opinion it works, I much prefer my Apple Watch Ultra over the Galaxy Watch 4 as a fitness tracker. I run marathons and run quite a bit in the day when training, i also just run most days. I wear my Apple Watch all the while, even in bed as a fitness tracker. Charging it when I’m in the shower at night.

I use my S22 Ultra as my main phone and my iPhone as secondary, it gets used for Apple Fitness+ and things like that.

The thing is some days I prefer to get my iPhone out and use that, while others I prefer to use my S22 Ultra. Tho the Ultra is used much more as it can do more, multitasking and is much more customisable.

 

[SteveJUAE]

I’m really curious how feasible this is. Apple Watch is king for fitness so I need it for that but that S23 Ultra is calling to me.

If I can use the S23 Ultra as main device with Apple Watch as fitness watch that would work for me. I’ll turn off notifications on the watch and wear it as a “Fitbit type” device. Sounds like a plan.

I have been toying with this Idea but with my Fold 4 and an AW

As a LTE AW will work with any relatively new Iphone other than the AW Ultra that needs a IP14

I simple thought I can sync my AW with my Iphone then turn the IP to wifi only then put the sim back in my Fold 4 as my daily but with most fuctions working on the AW but via the Iphone on wifi

This way only 1 sim required, does not have to be latest IP14 other than for AW ultra,

Some notifications like Whatsapp and Line would only come on the Fold 4 but others would still go via AW and possible sms would come to both and any dual email accounts etc

 

[Dave245]

I have been toying with this Idea but with my Fold 4 and an AW

As a LTE AW will work with any relatively new Iphone other than the AW Ultra that needs a IP14

I simple thought I can sync my AW with my Iphone then turn the IP to wifi only then put the sim back in my Fold 4 as my daily but with most fuctions working on the AW but via the Iphone on wifi

This way only 1 sim required, does not have to be latest IP14 other than for AW ultra,

Some notifications like Whatsapp and Line would only come on the Fold 4 but others would still go via AW and possible sms would come to both and any dual email accounts etc

I really wish Apple would make the Apple Watch compatible with Android. I think they would sell a lot more. The Apple Watch is Apples best product at the moment in my opinion.

 

[aldo82]

Is the galaxy watch really that bad?! I’m getting a watch 5 pro alongside my S23 Ultra to see how it goes. Never used an android watch before. Tbh if I still trained properly (I used to race Ironmans) I would without a doubt use a Garmin for tracking my training. I haven’t used an Apple Watch ultra but while the series 7 is fine for tracking the runs and hikes I do nowadays, it pales in comparison to a Garmin for proper fitness tracking. It always amazes me people like the AW so much as a proper fitness watch!

 

[aldo82]

When I made my order on pre-order day I was given the option to select delivery on Feb 13th. I assumed this was an error as it releases on the 17th but it still seems to be showing delivery on the 13th. Anyone else? I’m in the Uk if that matters. It would be nice to get it early but I’d probably prefer delivery on a Friday rather than a Monday otherwise it’ll distract me during the working week!

 

[Dave245]

Is the galaxy watch really that bad?! I’m getting a watch 5 pro alongside my S23 Ultra to see how it goes. Never used an android watch before. Tbh if I still trained properly (I used to race Ironmans) I would without a doubt use a Garmin for tracking my training. I haven’t used an Apple Watch ultra but while the series 7 is fine for tracking the runs and hikes I do nowadays, it pales in comparison to a Garmin for proper fitness tracking. It always amazes me people like the AW so much as a proper fitness watch!

The Galaxy watch isn't a bad watch, its great for everyday use and as an everyday watch. I have the watch 4 classic. However the Apple Watch is more accurate at tracking fitness and I think it has a better UI for fitness.
Having said that I still use my Watch 4 classic for an everyday watch to go out in.

 

[Brisebelette]

I use galaxy watch 5 pro with my new S23 ultra and this watch is really close to the apple watch (used ultra with iphone) in all aspects including fitness. For sure you do not have rings and Ui is different but actual measurements is compatible with aw results. GW 5 pro battery life is also excellent, I get 3-4 days with everything on.

 

[Dave245]

I use galaxy watch 5 pro with my new S23 ultra and this watch is really close to the apple watch (used ultra with iphone) in all aspects including fitness. For sure you do not have rings and Ui is different but actual measurements is compatible with aw results. GW 5 pro battery life is also excellent, I get 3-4 days with everything on.

Great news, maybe its because I have the Watch 4 Classic and not the 5.

 

[sunapple]

Galaxy S23 Ultra reserves 70GB of storage just for system files? Sounds excessive but to be honest I don't know the details.

How much storage are your phone’s system files using?

Mishaal Rahman is polling his users after hearing that the Galaxy S23 Ultra reserves almost 70GB for system files. Here are some numbers from Verge staffers: 27GB on a Galaxy S22, 8.8GB on a Unihertz Titan Pocket, 17GB on a Pixel 6, and 13GB on a Pixel 6a. For iPhones, we found that iOS took up...

www.theverge.com

 

[keithop]

I use galaxy watch 5 pro with my new S23 ultra and this watch is really close to the apple watch (used ultra with iphone) in all aspects including fitness. For sure you do not have rings and Ui is different but actual measurements is compatible with aw results. GW 5 pro battery life is also excellent, I get 3-4 days with everything on.

I got a watch 5 pro when they had some offer on that gave £100 off and then another £100 for any apple watch trade in so I just sent in an old 1st gen. I think the total was £229 after all that and tbh it's a VERY nice watch! I was actually very surprised how well it stacked up against the AW ( however, as a certified professional couch potato, it's true to say that I can't say how good/bad the fitness tracking is. )

 

[Brisebelette]

S22 ultra also uses 60+ GB for system files, now S23 on my 512GB phone use 71GB

 

[Supersonicc]

When I made my order on pre-order day I was given the option to select delivery on Feb 13th. I assumed this was an error as it releases on the 17th but it still seems to be showing delivery on the 13th. Anyone else? I’m in the Uk if that matters. It would be nice to get it early but I’d probably prefer delivery on a Friday rather than a Monday otherwise it’ll distract me during the working week!

This is interesting, similarly when I went through to final checkout, with either black & green, it was showing delivery on either Feb 7th or 13th. Possibly Samsung will ship pre-orders earlier this year than the 17th except for the exclusive colours which usually arrive later.

 

[keithop]

This is interesting, similarly when I went through to final checkout, with either black & green, it was showing delivery on either Feb 7th or 13th. Possibly Samsung will ship pre-orders earlier this year than the 17th except for the exclusive colours which usually arrive later.

yeah mine's still showing feb 7th and status preparing for dispatch but I'm thinking it's probably just a glitch