Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Prepaid
4.8 out of 5 rating
Galaxy AI is here for the Galaxy S23 Ultra, designed to help push boundaries of what a smartphone can do. Search like never before1, get real-time translation on a call2, automatically summarize your notes3, and effortlessly edit your photos4 – all with Galaxy AI from your smartphone. Galaxy S23 Ultra also features a high resolution camera, and with stunning Night Mode powered by Nightography, you can take your best shots no matter the lighting. Plus, with the fastest Snapdragon processor yet, you can juggle high-intensity games and toggle between multiple apps or video calls with ease. Working on the go? Write, sketch, edit, create and share from anywhere with a built-in S Pen. Pair it with Verizon’s ultra-fast 5G Ultra Wideband network. Do more of what you love with S23 Ultra.
All specsReviews
4.8
4.8 out of 5 rating
19440 reviews
91% of reviewers recommend this product.
They are getting worse every year
2 out of 5 rating
Sammy . 1 month ago
I’ve owned galaxy devices since the S7 was launched. I currently own a 23 ultra and it’s unbearable to use. It has issues with cellular connectivity when traveling as if it refuses to connect to a new,closer tower. The usb port is super slow for data transfer even though these are advertised as having super fast storage. What good is fast storage on a phone with a terabyte of storage if when you plug in an external ssd it takes hours to transfer a couple gigs??
I had a note 20 ultra and it used to transfer large files over usb lightning fast. Not sure I can continue to support this kind of degradation in quality.
R&R Team - 1 month ago
Hey there Sammy, we appreciate your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. We know how important specific features of your device are to you for continuously enjoyable usage. Without knowing the specific type of cable and additional details, we have provided a link to the Samsung Support Team. They can work with you one on one to streamline your data transfers and have the best possible experience with your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-MessagesSamsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Loyal to Samsung
5 out of 5 rating
Trigger868686 . 4 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
Love love....
Unless I'm being rewarded for my input
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- Requires internet connection; results may vary by uniqueness, clarity and framing of circled image and related factors.
- Samsung account login required. Calls must be made using the native Samsung dialer.
- For text in Samsung Notes only (200-4,000 characters); requires Samsung account login and internet connection.
- Requires Samsung account login and internet connection.
- Requires Samsung account log in and language preset (English and Spanish pre-installed; other languages require free download).Results may vary.
- Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
- 7. Feature supported on mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) running One UI 3.1 or later. Devices must be logged in to the same Samsung account and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on. Earbuds must be paired with both your phone and tablet at least once.
slide 1 of 15, Circle it, search it, find it. Just like that. 
Do more with Galaxy S23 Ultra and Google.
Find your new favorite flower with Google Lens and a 200MP camera that takes photos so real, you can almost smell them. With a 5000 mAh battery and epic Nightography discover a nightlife off the beaten path and share it all like never before.
Circle it, search it, find it. Just like that.
Satisfy your curiosity on the spot with Circle to Search with Google. What’s your favorite influencer wearing? Where’d they go on vacation? What’s that word mean? Don’t try to describe it; use Circle to Search with Google and get the answer in a snap. Simply circle it on your screen to learn more.
Real easy, real-time translations
Speak foreign languages on the spot with AI-powered Live Translate. Unlock the power of convenient communication with near-real-time voice translations right through your Samsung Phone app. You also have a pocket interpreter; simply hold up your phone during face-to-face conversations and speak in another language.5
Hello, great pics. Bye, hours of editing.
Turn every photo into a post worthy masterpiece with Galaxy AI. Move or remove objects. Fill in empty space. Simply snap a pic, and then take it from good to jaw-dropping with Generative Edit.
Capture the night,even in low light.
Make it a night to remember with stunning Nightography. Night Mode lets you capture brilliant selfies and picture-perfect portraits no matter the lighting.
Capture stunning detail with the high-resolution camera.
Share every detail of life’s most share-worthy moments with a jaw-dropping 200MP camera — the highest camera resolution on a phone.
Experience the super-smooth video capture.
Capture incredibly smooth video during life's most exciting moments. With Video Stabilization, you can easily record daytime outdoor adventures or those spur-of-the-moment dance parties at night.
Upgrade your notepad with the built-in S Pen.
Capture scribbles, strokes of genius and everything in between with the built-in S Pen. Writing your next short story, sketching or taking notes on the go has never felt this easy. And, now you can take photos with your S Pen when you open the camera app and simply click the button on your S Pen instead of the screen.
Do more,faster.
Whether you're working hard, playing hard or doing both at the same time, smoothly switch between apps with our fastest processor ever. Plus, you can game at full throttle with our processor paired with massive internal storage. And if you're on the move, you can keep going with a screen that adapts to your environment.
Power through with a long-lasting battery.
Power through a packed day6 or a long night of gaming without worrying about your phone dying. The robust 5,000mAh battery has been fine-tuned with a smarter processor that helps manage energy usage without slowing you down.
More storage. More memories saved.
Don't worry about running out of space. With an impressive amount of storage, starting at 256GB, you can enjoy being behind the camera without the stress that comes with getting close to filling up your phone.
Watch your content in any light with Vision Booster.
Watch your content comfortably as Vision Booster helps your screen adapt to your environment. Whether out in direct sunlight or in bed with the lights off, the contrast on Galaxy S23 Ultra's expansive screen still looks amazing.
Send large files fast with Quick Share.
Send even your largest files— whether it’s funny videos or work documents— between your Galaxy and any iOS or Android device. Quick Share3 helps minimize frustration when sharing the epic.
Pair and switch seamlessly under Galaxy Connected Experience
Simply pop in your Galaxy Buds, and start a show with Auto Switch7. Your Galaxy Buds immediately switch to whatever Galaxy device you’re using —whether that’s your Galaxy Tab or Smart TV. You can also do more when you pair with your Galaxy Watch.
Collaborate with ease using Google Meet.
Keep your video chats and group conversations going wherever you are with S23 Ultra and Google Meet. Whether you’re having a video meeting with your team or your friends, use Google Meet to start a video chat on your Tab2 and then continue the call on your phone as you head out the door.
Do more with Galaxy S23 Ultra and Google.
Find your new favorite flower with Google Lens and a 200MP camera that takes photos so real, you can almost smell them. With a 5000 mAh battery and epic Nightography discover a nightlife off the beaten path and share it all like never before.
Circle it, search it, find it. Just like that.
Satisfy your curiosity on the spot with Circle to Search with Google. What’s your favorite influencer wearing? Where’d they go on vacation? What’s that word mean? Don’t try to describe it; use Circle to Search with Google and get the answer in a snap. Simply circle it on your screen to learn more.
Design
Colors
Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender
Width
3.07 in.
Height
6.43 inches
Notable Materials
Glass, Metal
Weight
8.25 oz
Charging Port
Type-C
Accessibility
Auditory
Hearing Aid Support, Live Caption, Live Transcribe, Real-Time Text, Sound Amplifier, Sound Notifications
Voice Assistant
Google Assistant, Bixby
Hearing Aid Compatibility
M3/T3
Mobility / Cognitive
Switch Access
Overall
Accessibility Shortcut, Android Accessibility Suite
Visual
Magnification, Text and display, TalkBack, Select to Speak
Battery
Standby Time
330 hrs
mAh (per hour)
5000mAh (non -removable)
Usage Time
Up to 28hrs
Powershare
Yes
Fast Charge
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Network
4G
LTE Band 13, 4, 2, 5, 66, 46, 48
Wi-fi
Tri Band(2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz), WIFI 6, 6E Support
SAR
Head: 1.12 W/Kg | Body: 0.92 W/Kg | Hotspot: 1.16 W/Kg | Simul: 1.56 W/Kg
Global & Roaming Network
LTE Roaming 1,3, 7, 20, 28, 12, 26 | GSM/UMTS Quad | TDD LTE 38, 39, 40, 41(R) | 5G: n78/n257
FCC ID
A3LSMS918U
5G Ultra Wideband
n260/ n261 (high-band / mmWave) | n77 (mid-band / C-band)
World Device
Yes
Camera
Front Camera
12MP AF F2.2
Rear Camera
(Wide)200MP OIS AF, F1.7, (Tele) 10M 3x OIS AF, F2.4, (Tele) 10M 10x OIS AF, F4.9, (UltraWide)12MP AF, F2.2, LAF, Flash (Y), 100x Space Zoom
Video
Front : 4K | Back: 4K and 8K
Camera Modes
Portrait mode, Portrait Video, 100x Space Zoom, Single Take, Night mode, Director’s view, Pro mode, Pro Video mode
Performance
Bluetooth
BT5.3
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, Octa-Core, 3.36GHz,2.8GHz,2.0GHz
Storage
8GB+256GB | 12GB+512GB
OS
Android 13
Expandable Memory
N
Mobile Hotspot
Y, Up to 10 devices
Security
Fingerprint, Facial recognition
Display
Screen
6.8" WQHD+ ,Dynamic AMOLED 2x, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2
Refresh Rate
Up to 120Hz
Aspect Ratio
19:3:9
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SKU#
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What's in the box
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Pre-installed SIM Card
- Data cable type C to C
- Quick Start Guide/Terms & Conditions
- Requires internet connection; results may vary by uniqueness, clarity and framing of circled image and related factors.
- Samsung account login required. Calls must be made using the native Samsung dialer.
- For text in Samsung Notes only (200-4,000 characters); requires Samsung account login and internet connection.
- Requires Samsung account login and internet connection.
- Requires Samsung account log in and language preset (English and Spanish pre-installed; other languages require free download).Results may vary.
- Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
- 7. Feature supported on mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) running One UI 3.1 or later. Devices must be logged in to the same Samsung account and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on. Earbuds must be paired with both your phone and tablet at least once.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Prepaid Reviews
4.8
4.8 out of 5 rating
19440 reviews
91% of reviewers recommend this product.
They are getting worse every year
2 out of 5 rating
Sammy . 1 month ago
I’ve owned galaxy devices since the S7 was launched. I currently own a 23 ultra and it’s unbearable to use. It has issues with cellular connectivity when traveling as if it refuses to connect to a new,closer tower. The usb port is super slow for data transfer even though these are advertised as having super fast storage. What good is fast storage on a phone with a terabyte of storage if when you plug in an external ssd it takes hours to transfer a couple gigs??
I had a note 20 ultra and it used to transfer large files over usb lightning fast. Not sure I can continue to support this kind of degradation in quality.
R&R Team - 1 month ago
Hey there Sammy, we appreciate your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. We know how important specific features of your device are to you for continuously enjoyable usage. Without knowing the specific type of cable and additional details, we have provided a link to the Samsung Support Team. They can work with you one on one to streamline your data transfers and have the best possible experience with your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-MessagesSamsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Loyal to Samsung
5 out of 5 rating
Trigger868686 . 4 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
Love love....
Unless I'm being rewarded for my input
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Samsung Getting Worse NOT Better
2 out of 5 rating
Cadillac Joe 7 . 4 months ago
This phone is not customer friendly. To many glitches and it does not perform properly. Texts are not reliable and often do not send. Updates on this phone change the reliability for the worse.
R&R Team - 4 months ago
Hi there Cadillac Joe 7, we appreciate you taking time out of your day to share your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with us. We know your messages are important to you every day, and we have provided a link to an article below to help you ensure they are sent and received promptly. We have also provided a link to the Samsung Support Team. These experts can offer one on one assistance with any additional matters you are experiencing or if the experience with your messages continues. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Messages on Samsung phone are slow, do not send, or cannot be received https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001439/ Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-MessagesSamsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
The better phone s23 ultra
5 out of 5 rating
Cesar19910707 . 4 months ago
Its a great phone,
Camera, potencial,im inlove of samsung
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
S23 Ultra.. Faster
5 out of 5 rating
DonFather . 4 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
A beauty of a phone! I've owned for almost 3 yrs. I am totally satisfied with this phone. I am looking forward to upgrading to the S25... we'll see. 🇺🇲
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Great phone for almost 2 years of use!
5 out of 5 rating
BigGary . 4 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
I bought this phone almost 2 years ago and keep it on for 23 hours daily. I use a diabetic CGM and Insulin pump with this phone. I've had no issues using this phone the whole time. I had the battery checked out roughly a month ago and I brought it in to have the battery checked and they told me there is no need its in perfect shape after 2 years.
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
A phone to reckon with.
5 out of 5 rating
Blaize Griffin . 4 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
When a piece of hardware like a Samsung phone hits the market it takes a year before the software comes out for that piece of hardware like a Samsung S23 Ultra. So, I'm swinging with style and the incredible things this phone was really built for is happening as we speak!!!
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Love the photos that the S23 take
5 out of 5 rating
Super Mario . 5 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
I'm a amateur photographer and the S23 replaced the big bulky camera
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Not so good screen
3 out of 5 rating
LittleRay . 5 months ago
Love the way the camera is and all that but the screen is so not durable.
Social Commerce - 5 months ago
Hi LittleRay, thank you for your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. We are happy to hear how pleased you are with the camera of your phone. We do always recommend using protective cases for all devices for peace of mind from accidental drops and bumps. We also have available screen protectors if you are concerned about the display directly. If you have experienced an incident with your display, we have provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to help you one on one work towards a resolution. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-MessagesSamsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Best Phone Hand Down
5 out of 5 rating
DaiDeviceHomie . 5 months ago
Yes, I'd recommend this product.
Coming from the Note 20 ultra, it's big difference.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Prepaid FAQs
KDMJr . Sep 7, 2023
How much memory is used by the operating system on a S23 Ultra?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 year
The answer is about 20GB. -Joe
user . Mar 8, 2023
How many SIM card slots does this phone have?
Answer from Verizon Customer Support2 years
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has 1 physical SIM slot, and 1 digital or eSIM. *Tonya