
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is Samsung’s most powerful phone to date.
With a superfast Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, the S23 Ultra is the ultimate powerhouse phone, for extensive multitasking and gaming performance.
The S23 Ultra also includes an unbelievable 200 MP camera, with incredible zoom levels, capable of capturing the moon in great detail at night.
S23 Ultra contracts start from zero upfront with most networks. In addition, if you pre-order the S23 Ultra, you’ll be able to get the 512GB model for the same price as the 256GB model.
EE
Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra starts from £30 upfront at £83 per month. All contracts are for 24 months and include unlimited minutes and texts.
If you pre-order the S23 Ultra with EE, you can get the 512GB model for the price of the 256GB model. You’ll also get Disney+ for 6 months at no additional cost.
In addition, if you trade in any eligible Samsung phone, you can save an extra £336 - regardless of the phone’s condition.
If you choose a Smart Benefits plan, you can get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free, which is usually £10.99 per month.
All Round and Full Works plans also allow you to choose an additional free extra, including from Netflix, Apple Music, BT Sport, Roam Abroad Pass, Entertainment Data Pass and Microsoft 365 Personal.
iD Mobile
iD Mobile plans for the Galaxy S23 Ultra start from £49 upfront at £54.99 per month.
For the pre-order period, if you order the 256GB model, you’ll get a free upgrade to the 512GB model.
You’ll also get Disney+ for 6 months when you pre-order on any iD Mobile plan.
In addition, if you trade in your existing phone in any condition, you get £150 towards your S23 Ultra contract.
All iD Mobile plans include free EU roaming and data rollover.
O2
If you pre-order the S23 Ultra with O2 and choose a plan with at least a £150 upfront cost, you can get the 512GB model for the price of the 256GB model by using code S23USTG at the checkout.
If you choose an O2 Switch Up plan, you can swap your S23 Ultra for a new phone at any point during your contract, as many times as you like.
Selected plans also include Apple Music up to 6 months, and/or an extended 3 year warranty.
O2 plans for the S23 Ultra start from £30 upfront. You can choose from a pre-built plan, or customise your own, including contract length, upfront cost and data allowance.
Sky Mobile
Sky Mobile are including double data for a limited time with all Galaxy S23 Ultra orders.
If you have an eligible phone, you can trade it in for a guaranteed £150 towards your new S23 Ultra contract, regardless of the condition.
Similar to most networks, if you pre-order the S23 Ultra with Sky, you can get the 512GB variant for the price of the 256GB variant.
Upfront cost starts from zero with Swap24 plans, and £99 with Swap12 plans.
Tesco Mobile
For pre-orders of the S23 Ultra with Tesco Mobile, you’ll get Disney+ free for 6 months, as well as the 512GB model for the price of the 256GB model.
In addition, if you trade in your old phone, regardless of the condition, you can claim an extra £150 towards your contract.
Upfront costs start from £0 with 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 month contracts.
Three
To coincide with the release of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Three are introducing new Three Your Way 5G plans, which allows you to pay for your S23 Ultra over a 12, 24 or 36 month period, with a separate airtime plan for 12 or 24 months.
In addition, pre-orders will let you purchase the 512GB model for the price of the 256GB model.
Upfront cost starts from £65 for all S23 Ultra plans with Three.
Vodafone
For the pre-order period, you can save £180 by purchasing the S23 Ultra 512GB for the price of the 256GB variant with Vodafone contracts.
You can also save up to an additional £648 when trading in an eligible device by 23 February 2023.
S23 Ultra plans with Vodafone can be customised, from £49 upfront at £33 per month.
All Vodafone plans include Battery Refresh, Total Care Warranty and a buy back guarantee.
With Battery Refresh, your battery health is guaranteed. If it degrades, Vodafone will swap it for a new battery at no additional cost.
Total Care Warranty also protects you from other manufacturer defects for 2 years.
In addition, with Buy-Back Guarantee, Vodafone will purchase your S23 Ultra 1 year from the pre-order date, at a guaranteed £450 (£460 for the 512GB model), which can be used towards a new phone. If you order after the pre-order data, this amount may be less.
Virgin Media
Virgin Media also have the upgraded model offer, allowing you to purchase the 512GB S23 Ultra for the price of the 256GB S23 Ultra.
All Virgin Media plans have a zero upfront cost, starting from £52 per month with a 36 month contract.
In addition, you’ll get free EU roaming with all S23 Ultra plans.
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FAQs
- What's the cheapest Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra deal?
- Where can I find the best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra upgrade deals?
- Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra have a good camera?
- Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra fast?
- Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra have a good display?
- Which version of Android does the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra run?
- Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra have good battery life?
- Which colours does the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra come in?
- How many Android updates will the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra receive?
FAQs
What's the cheapest Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra deal?
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Where can I find the best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra upgrade deals?
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Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra have a good camera?
The Galaxy S23 Ultra has what Samsung refers to as a pro-grade camera - of which initial reviews certainly back up.
Samsung have included their biggest sensor with the S23 Ultra, for excellent low light performance and steady video capturing.
There’s a massive 200 MP wide-angle camera, as well as a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, 10 MP telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom and an additional 10 MP telephoto camera with a 3x optical zoom.
The front features a 12 MP camera, with Nightography camera mode and additional AI scenes.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra fast?
With the revised Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, the S23 Ultra is up to 55% faster than the S22 Ultra, for best-in-class performance and gaming experiences.
If you’re a powerhouse user, there’s also a slightly more expensive 12GB memory model, as opposed to the entry level 8GB model.
The S23 Ultra isn’t quite as fast as the iPhone 14 Pro, but it certainly comes close, with only a negligible difference.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra have a good display?
An upgraded AMOLED 2X panel with the S23 Ultra delivers an even brighter display, with an intelligent 120Hz refresh rate that can automatically adjust to preserve battery life.
The large 6.8 inch panel has a 1440 x 3088 resolution, with an always on display for notifications. There’s also a fingerprint scanner under the panel.
Which version of Android does the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra run?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra ships with Android 13, with Samsung promising at least 4 years of major Android updates. Samsung also includes their own customisations on top of Android, with the current One UI 5.1 version.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra have good battery life?
The S23 Ultra has a big 5,000 mAh battery, which is the same size as the previous S22 Ultra.
However, with the even more power efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, Samsung promises improved battery life, with an intelligent battery saving mode that you won’t notice.
You can expect up to 19 hours of life when browsing the web, and 9 hours of video playback.
Which colours does the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra come in?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in 8 colours:
- Green
- Phantom Black
- Lavender
- Cream
- Graphite (Samsung.com exclusive)
- Sky Blue (Samsung.com exclusive)
- Lime (Samsung.com exclusive)
- Red (Samsung.com exclusive)
How many Android updates will the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra receive?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will receive 4 years of major Android updates, followed by additional years for security updates.