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It’s been five months with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra now. WOW! I am still so impressed by this device, despite having used the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and every single iPhone before then.
Effectively 15 years after using iPhones as my main devices, the transition wasn’t perfect but it was totally possible to SWITCH from the iPhone 14 Pro Max to the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Not the easiest thing to do, but as you can see in this video, I think I am managing just fine!
🗣️ Let me know if you have an S23 Ultra or maybe still tempted by it. Hope you enjoy this video and see you soon! 🙏🏼
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0:00 I Failed to move away from Apple. But am I still happy with the S23 Ultra?
01:47 ✨ Design
02:40 As big phones go… this is pretty perfect
03:49 🔋 Battery Performance
04:45 How are Samsung achieving this? Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 alone?
05:18 Display and Speaker quality
06:20 The tool I use on all my devices
07:26 ♟️ Multitasking and Samsung DeX
08:30 How Samsung don’t give a damn and just keep customers happy!
09:10 📞 Call Quality
09:46 📸 Cameras
11:16 Why I failed
12:00 The problems I found with the S23 Ultra
12:45 Am I getting the iPhone 15
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The best ever honest review l ever watched...
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Wow!! That's so cool to hear, thank you 😊 these videos take a lot of effort to produce and time away from my family, etc so hearing this makes that hard work worthwhile🙏🏼 have a great day!
@zonaldzeus2062
Жыл бұрын
another liar reviewer who only shows the features, for correction this phone has no great display you liar !! u should instead mention the major screen display downgrade on this phone, a lot customer complaints already posted on samsung community forums and until now there is no fix on this bug screen issue , from fake dynamic amoled on paper turned into ordinary oled screen in reality which is not vibrant, lack contrast gamma unsaturated, greenish less sharp crisp , if u are samsung S20U or S21U for sure you will see the big difference those older phones has a better true AMOLED screens deep black vibrant colors, unlike S23U it looks like LG V60 screen OLED, damn samsung has fooled and deceived their customers
@CUZUMofficial
Жыл бұрын
I just switched from iPhone to Samsung and I don't regret it at all! It's more fun!
@Catadventures131
Жыл бұрын
@@CUZUMofficialcongrats
I just switched from iPhone 12 , loving it so far , battery is beast . On my iPhone 12 wifi was frequently disconnecting and had weak signal but on my new s23 ultra it never had such issue . Loving s23 ultra 512
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Right? I loved the 12, I had the Pro Max too. And the 13 wasn’t too bad either to be honest. I just got a little bored I think…
@jonzeta-fk9up
Жыл бұрын
I also just switched from an iPhone 12 pro after being with Apple since the iphone 6 I'm loving this s23 ultra. It's screen and battery life are amazing it last all day long on 120hz and qhd. It's an amazing phone all around I would highly recommend it.
@Tetrathegod
Жыл бұрын
hows the lag?
@akashchilwant7279
Жыл бұрын
@@Tetrathegod no lag still 🙌
Great content. I love my s23 ultra. No bugs, no freezing, n stuttering, battery life has been great. Especially switching from my note20 ultra. It's like night and day. Don't get me wrong, I loved my note, never did me wrong. But there's no comparison.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Wow yes, from the Note20 that is big jump! but I like how the S23 Ultra probably feels like a Note now! That S-Pen experience is unmatched!
Leaving the Apple ecosystem is hard but, possible. I too was an Apple fanboy. Until now. I've been using the Samsung S23 Ultra since its release. It's truly the best device out today. Compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max the S23 Ultra is a workhorse. While the iPhone 14 Pro Max can't keep up. Connectivity is better on the S23 Ultra vs 14 Pro Max cellular, wifi, and bluetooth. I now switching completely over to the Android ecosystem. Good luck, Alex stay with it.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am glad you thougth that too, I really wanted to enjoy the 14 Pro Max. Personally it would make a lot more sense to run everything Apple. But the difference was stark! The S23 Ultra is just a much more stable device. Never seen iOS being so bad when compared to Android like this. iOS always felt very smooth and stable. But I dont know, iOS 16 and the fact I was probably bored with the iPhone in general, just meant the switch was inevitable. Pretty happy right now.
@callmeNeno
Жыл бұрын
My last Android phone was Galaxy 6 edge switch to iPhone 6s Plus and never went back. Apple ecosystem is impeccable
What's the lock screen animation you use? How to get it? The one of the vault opening?
DEX is workable. Seeing myself to end up not needing a laptop in the future because of the feature. Hope they keep on impoving it, really handy just having a flagship phone + a monitor long term.
Do you know the best place to look for deals on the Samsung S23 Ultra and for good storage and when the best time to buy one. I have the iPhone 📱 13 Pro Max and planning my exit.
@anthonybrowning2281
Жыл бұрын
U can get it unlocked with you're trade in for $300, it's $200 off and trade n of 13PM is $500
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Really not sure, tbh - I guess it depends on where you are. For me here in the UK there aren’t that many options that I would trust
Nice update. The S23 Ultra is the phone of the year so far. I don’t believe that Apple will make enough changes to the 15 Pro series to surpass the S23 Ultra.
@anthonybrowning2281
Жыл бұрын
They never do
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Strong contender for sure. My feeling is that Fold 5 is the only phone that could knock them from top spot right now. 15 Pro will be great but I just don’t see enough in iOS rigth now to make me want to go back…
@anthonybrowning2281
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexGTech iOS very basic and boring but as we all know that’s been in that ecosystem it’s very helpful for our daily lives but our OEM’s I feel are beginning to catch up
@IamBATMAN2024
Жыл бұрын
@@anthonybrowning2281 iPhones beat samjunk every year you fool. Of course the 15 pro will be better. The 14 pro is already slightly better. Better speakers. Better chip. Better video camera. Faster. The battery is as good even though it has 700mah less 😅 all the s23u has on the 14 pro is the crazy zoom.. that is it.
@kylewright3484
Жыл бұрын
@TaNkSaLoT100 apple is boring 😴 iPhone is just trash 🗑 my bro has iphone 14 pro max he bored of it also the camera takes terrible pics but video are good that about it, my s23 ultra beats iphone battery by far lol, his phone heats up while he plays games, he use my phone he was like my phone doesn't overheat lol, yea iphones are junk my bro is a iphone fan but now he switching over to the s23 ultra better features and better photography 📸 he don't care about the videos cuz he doesn't record at all lol, iphones are going downhill
It's true that KZreadrs over-salivate when a new iPhone is released, despite the new model offering little innovation or improvement. It's incredibly refreshing to hear someone like yourself present a good honest review that hasn't been influenced by a back-hander from Apple inc. The fact that you were willing to experiment with leaving the Apple walled garden and experience the very best Android alternative and appreciate just how good the S23 Ultra is, makes your review even more sincere. Finally I am always seeking out content from fellow UK based creators! Oh.. I would love to know where you got that incredible video wallpaper from!
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Yes, I don't like to be tied up to a single brand, I wish we had a universal ecosystem where devices would just work together regardless of brands. But I can dream 😆 That live wallpaper is a Samsung Theme called Elite Black, i also showed one with black and gold which is called LGalaxyV90308. The greyscale one, is from a fellow KZread creator called ThisIsE, @thisise . He has links to them on his videos. Have a great day 😊
Have I mentioned that you have been my favourite KZreadr for the last month or so cause of how real you are?
@killacardec8337
Жыл бұрын
For sure no bias 👍🏼👍🏼
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Oh thank you so much!! That really means a heck of a lot! Have a great day 🙏🏼
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
🥰
@DrAlyElashry
Жыл бұрын
Yes ofc, He is classy with a very respectful and morally rich character, I would watch any non tech videos of him. I wanna say, I am a dentist and I am bad at presentations, I wish I could be like him, I will become instantly famous 😆😂 Maybe one day I will do clean presentations like him giving attention to details, knowing how to talk !
Brilliant video as always. Got my S23 Ultra last week . Still hanging to the iPhone 14 pro Max. Thanks bro for honest review. I just started my channel and would like a few tips please . Thanks
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Wow that’s amazing, feel free to hit me up on Twitter. I have a podcast with a fellow KZread creator where we share some of the content creation experiences, good and bad! That is called Minus Sixteen on Spotify/Apple podcasts, etc…
Great Video Alex. I’ve been iPhone user over 10 year’s and switched to s23 Ultra , I’m loving it so far . The truth is I got bored with the IPhone, and also they limit you. In the other side the Galaxy S23 Ultra has everything that you need in today life. Yes I’ll be missing iMessage FaceTime but will get use to it.Thanks for the great video🎉
@tnCEO2023
Жыл бұрын
I’m in the same position. I’m getting bored of the iPhone and considering switching to ultra
I left the Apple ecosystem a long time ago. One thing iPhone users always do when trying Android is expect the stock out of box iphone user experience. First thing on the S23 ultras is to spend a couple of hours customizing your phone. Debloat, Goodlock, Nova Launcher Prime, Navigation/Gestures, shortcuts, button map.
I will say that I have both the iPhone 14 Pro Max and the S23 Ultra, and I seem to get noticeably better service at work with the s23 ultra. I work in a manufacturing plant (essentially a big metal box), and so the service isn't great in it. On the plant floor, I get 2 to 3 bars of 5g and it never drops with the Samsung. With my iPhone, I'd get one bar or the service would drop fairly often, and load times were DEFINITELY noticeably slower on the iPhone. Don't know how or why this was the case, but it's something I noticed and is a big part of why I stopped using my iPhone. I should add- both phones are phenomenal. It's so cool that you really cannot go wrong with either phone anymore. They're both incredibly fast and efficient. iPhones in my opinion are.... "smoother". The animations and flow of the ui make it feel very premium, and it is. The S23 on the other hand is just a powerhouse. I went into the developer options and cut the animation time down to 0.5x, and it just blasts through splash screens and feels so fast. They're both awesome. What a time to be alive.
Hi! Where did you get that amazing and sleek wallpaper? Thanks in advance! :D
Great video. I got the S23 Ultra 12/ 512 model two weeks ago and absolutely love it. The cameras are exceptional, the battery life is great but the charging speed is fantastic. I switched from the S20 FE 5G and this is an exceptional upgrade, and nice that Samsung are finally providing the UK and other markets with Snapdragon now instead of Exynos. I would 100% recommend this phone and advise everyone to get a reputable charger and cables so that you can unleash the full charging speed. I have the Ugreen 65w foldable charger with 2 x 2m 100w USB C cables (one for home and one for the car) and it charges so quickly. I also have the 130w car charger which charges two of these at full power. I think the approximate time it takes to charge from 0 - 85% (software lock enabled which I like) is around 40 minutes. It's an excellent phone and I would highly recommend it.
The S23U is basically what the S22U should have been (minus the 200mp, thats kinda a downgrade due to lens sizes). The cameras are sadly showing their age, especially the 3x and 10x optical, which are now about 4 years old and when compared to phones like the Oppo X6 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Ultra you can see how behind the S23U is. Notably, the SD GEN 2 is what makes the phone shine. The camera though after couple of updates went downhill instead of improving. The June update seems to have improved stuff a bit but still not there yet. Luckily we have Gcam APK that makes the camera performance better. Samsung has done a lot of cost cutting this year...they need to include a 1" main sensor and upgrade their optical 3 & 10x lenses
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Yeah the S22U was a dud for me. Especially the Exynos variant crap we had here in the UK.. I have to say, the Fold 4 with Snapdragon was already a breath of fresh air and now this is just superb!
@RagingBad
Жыл бұрын
Sit down and keep quiet, you're exuding Chinese garbage fanboyism
I'm struggling trying to decide if I should use the s23 ultra which I just bought as my main phone and my Z fold four as my backup or the other way around. What do you suggest Alex? After using both phones for a while which do you prefer
@DrAlyElashry
Жыл бұрын
I wish I had problems like that but tbh Use the s23 ultra as your main phone because battery life is insane, doesn't heat. For the fold, I don't think it matches s23 battery life.
I’ve always wondered what did Samsung do to a particular segment of individuals and even some KZreadrs to hate their phones. Year in year out; their phones improve a lot, but some people are just determined to think otherwise. I enjoy and I like my iPhone 13 Pro Max, but I fear is nowhere close in the capabilities a Samsung phone like the one Alex is showing here. I mean, fair is fair and credit where is due. Thanks Alex for the great quality video.🤠
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, I am not sure what that is either. I think there is a lot of Apple loyalists on KZread. I love some Apple products but I am not going to ignore other brands, especially when something like the S23 Ultra comes out and clearly knocks it out of the park in so many areas.
@spaceteapot
Жыл бұрын
what did samsung do? not being Apple clearly. People love falling for well crafted stories and thats all apple really is
Ótimo vídeo Alex. Sabendo como os preços da Apple sao extremamente caros no Brasil, em termos de longevidade do aparelho, vale a pena comprar o s23 aqui? Sempre tive iPhone e na pandemia troquei para o Android por causa do sensor de digital, mas fico em duvida entre voltar ao iPhone ou pegar o s23 ultra. Qual seria sua recomendação. Abs
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
muito obrigado!! Sim, esse aparelho parece ser bem duravel! O S22 eu nao gostei mas esse esta facil de recomendar!
@thiagoagustini
Жыл бұрын
E entre voltar ao mundo Apple ou arriscar no Samsung, qual seria sua opinião? A Apple cobra o olho da cara, mas os aparelhos duram bastante e recebem bastante atualizações ao longo dos anos.
I dont understand why you only have 65k subscribers because your videos are amazing!
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Maybe one day! With support like this, it won’t be long! Thank you 🙏🏼
had the S23U from release for two months. Switched dumbly back to iPhone 14 because I was getting flack from friends/ family for green bubble group chats (I’m in the US). I’m so tired of Apple, I’m going back. Just ordered my S23U in Red 512gb last night. Coming Friday! See ya, Apple!
Thoughts on the Pixel Fold?
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
I wanted one. But then I say a picture of it 😂I should get one anyway, “don’t judge a book by its cover” and all that, but I simply don’t have a lot of time. I might still do it though. Are you considering one, or maybe already got one?
@RealJoseph123
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexGTech I was considering one up until I forgotten about the Z Fold 5. It’s a great product, but the software is not ready yet from the things I saw online. And one thing I do is social media and stuff for my daytime job… Twitter (which I spend too much time on) for example is not THAT polished. I’m probably going to wait till Z Fold 5 to make a final decision.
Hello. I like your wallpaper, can you tell me where to download it?
9:19 Still on the fence and will wait to see what pro max 15 has to offer before making the jump across. Great video as always and food for thought. Q what’s the coiled yellow power cable you’re using to charge?
Got the S23U as we were going on a scenic cruise and my IP13PMx just didn’t have the ‘reach’ I’d need - not enough is said about this, it’s a MAJOR failing for me. The S23U was fantastic…even up to 30x on some pics, while the 100x - though not _really_ suitable for pics, it was still like having your own pocketable binoculars with you all the time! iPhone….be gone!
@muhammadaminbinmuhammadamm6176
Жыл бұрын
From your experience which one has better battery life? 13pm or the s23u?
@Red_Snappa
Жыл бұрын
@@muhammadaminbinmuhammadamm6176 The S23U...it's awesome!
@robo9439
Жыл бұрын
@@muhammadaminbinmuhammadamm6176 Both are battery beasts! What I think is weird is that the 13pm battery life is better than the 14pm.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Very true. Always thought it was gimmick, until that moment when you need it and it nails it. I used it yesterday at my son’s Sports day and it made a great shot that I am 100% sure I would have never gotten with the iPhone.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Not wishing to speak for @RedSnappa, but the 13PM is pretty good in my experience. Having said that, nothing comes close to the S23U for me.
Good video..although I can see another video coming saying you’ve gone back to the iPhone….kept mentioning the iPhone when you’re using a Samsung now?
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Like I said it's unlikely, given what we know so far. It literally looks like the iPhone 14 which looked liked the iPhone 13 a d 12 🤣
Great vid, as always, Alex. Fellow S23U adopter from iOS and agree with what you say. Just out of interest, can you share what live wallpapers you're using in the app please?
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, the ones I use the most are Elite Black (that’s the on I show on the Fold) and the leather and gold looking one, is called LGalaxyV90308. Weird name I know… Hope you find them ok.
@TravellingTechie
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexGTech That's great, thanks mate. Look forwards to your next video!
I love the theme you found for the Galaxy S 23 ultra. And I think that by the way, it's at Samsung that you find the largest quantity of themes, wallpapers and icons on the smartphone market. and that's nice because you can customize your smartphone without having to go through Nova Launcher for example (something I always do on my smartphones)😅😅
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I find myself using a lot of Samsung Themes instead of using Nova. Samsung's own Good Lock is pretty good for people coming from iOS actually, I found that a nice way to get into customisation...
@ludotech5623
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexGTech Yes😁😁
Were you by any chance filming in the New Forest for some of that video..? Looked like it to me..☺️
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Hi there 😊 I'm in the West, the fields in this video is in a place called Minchinhampton, in Stroud.
Where can I get the live wallpaper in the lock screen, at the beginning of the video? Thank you in advance 🇲🇽
Where can I get that yellow charging cable ?? 😊
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
I did a short video about them: kzread.infobQuGxk4e44s?feature=share
Already purchased this phone twice and it is definitely not for me!!! It's a great device but the cameras suck. Had to returned my second one for a pixel 7, which in my opinion is a much better phone, might have some compromises but at the end of the day both so the same job while the pixel is taking much better pictures
What a beautiful wallpaper you have in your lock screen. Can we please have the link from where you downloaded it?
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Is that the greyscale one? If it is, that is from a fellow creator This is E, his channel is @ThisisE here on youtube, tell him I sent you 🥰
it is my pet peeve by now - samsung releases new phone - all top youtubers ''game over I am not going back apple'' *meanwhile wears apple watch* - next video? top 10 apps on iphone and what is on my iphone - sometimes it feels like they are just sponsored and videos have nothing to do with true review
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
I do think a lot of that goes on, some more blatant than others. I tried switching before and I know how hard it is. Even right now, there are times when I miss the integration of a single ecosystem. But 99% of the time I'm just happy to use the device I want. Sire, iPhone videos will do better, but I honestly lost interest after the 14PM. Will definitely check the 15 but don't see myself ditching the S23 Ultra for it
would love to see your review Galaxy Book 3 Ultra & ecosystem comparison.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
I’ve been meaning to get a Galaxy book! will definitely consider it! 👊🏼
I left Apple on my 6s and got my first Samsung, I believe was a Note 10. The only thing I miss is the Apple watch. I have a Galaxy watch but the Apple watch was and I'm guessing, still is a great product. Too bad there isn't any cross platforming available. I've moved up to Fold 4 and haven't loved Galaxy line more.
What editing software do you use? If you don't mind me asking.
Which Cable USB C are you using, it looks really solid quality.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
They are this ones: check around 4 mins and 45 secs: kzread.info/dash/bejne/k3arp9CwqZm_n6w.html I share links to it too
What version are you using? 12GB or 8GB ram, that could be the culprit of delayed screenshots
Hi is it true that videos and social media aps are better on iPhones 14 pro max ?
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Twitter is definitely better, Instagram kinda but it's pretty decent on OneUI now. But video it will depend. Maybe in low light but standard 4K30 or 4K60 Samsung are actuslly doing great now. Not to mention 8K video which is now usable. I've done a couple of short videos on that: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eXlpxZWemZOWnrg.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/pHqKr9Cnm6XbZqg.html
@a.d.5037
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexGTech thanks for your fast replay! Yea heard about the 8k but also I heard that when you post a 8k video as examples on instragram, the quality will get worse. Also that if you sent a video in 8k to someone they can’t see the quality as it’s supposed to be. I don’t know if you used an iPhone before. In comparison for camera/ video/ Instagram (posting pictures and videos) which phone would recommend? Thankyou for the link, the video looks great! does 8k take up more memory/ battery life?
Hey Alex, great video! which iconpack are you using ? thank you
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It's called Gladient, using it via Nova Launcher
I hear what you say and I am nearly in the same boat. I said to myself never will buy the s23 ultra. Then one day I hit my head accidentally against a wall and to compensate I purchased a s23 ultra. I am having problem going back to my iPhone 14 pro/ 13 mini. Sold my Apple Watch ultra, maybe will just keep the 13 mini my iPad Pro and MacBook Air M2. I cannot see me going back to iPhone so soon.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Totally understand that, this phone really is head and shoulders above anything I tried recently. I am sure Apple will keep improving but it feels like they’re not really pushing any boundaries right now.
@robertolira9843
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexGTech Absolutely Alex, I look at iPhone 15 and IOS 17 and not a lot is there. Same old same old. Keep up the good love your videos
I really like your ENERGY and I feel like you are honest and authentic. I miss my Samsung phone 📱 and got stuck in the Apple ecosystem and am currently planning my ESCAPE 🤙💪🛠️
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Haha yeah I wish I could say it’s easy to escape! It’s not and definitely has some trade-offs depending on your friends and family too… but in my case, it’s been totally worth it
What a nice video as always!! I also recently switched from my 13PM to a S23 Ultra, to replace my „Apple-habbits“. 2 months later - what can I say…. The s23 Ultra is by far better than my 13PM, but i‘m starting to miss my 13PM. Syncing my photos with my mac and Face ID is still somewhat better. It‘s the little things that make iOS or an iPhone in general great. Still don‘t know what to do with these 2 phones, it‘s difficult.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I know your pain... Definitely not easy to fully switch. I find using Google services made the transition easier, but I still struggle with lots of Airtags, sometimes needing a quick Airdrop, etc... but the compromises have been well worth it for me!
@CloudPill99
Жыл бұрын
Once you‘re in the walled garden - it‘s really really hard to leave, but buggy iOS 16 has made it easier thats for sure. Well, I will see, time will tell. Lastly, your honest format is something we all really need!! Glad that you‘re here!!
Epic video! I love the point about how they don't care about cannibalising sales of laptops or tablets. Just have at it and use the features you need on the device you want! Top, top video
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! so much I probably don’t even use on this device, but it’s there! Thanks for the visit mate!
Alex ! I have the same condition. I find myself switching from my iPhone 14 Pro Max and I also have the Fold 4 😅 If you had to choose only one for 1 year which one would you pick ? S23U or Fold 4 ? I know for you the iPhone is out of the question.
Whats the average screen on time are you getting, good video btw
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Average 6 hours in the last 7 days. It does vary a lot depending on whether I am travelling for work or not.
In minute 10:00 what is this app that you are using with the stylus ?
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
That app is called Concepts. I use it for architecture work, beautiful app on the Tab S8 Ultra too.
@Muhamed662
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexGTech awesome mate , I use Samsung notes extensively as it is how I both work and brainstorm, more features means a lot
Dear alex. Good videos u make. What screen protection u advice buy for 23 ultra? Thanks
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
thank you!! I haven’t found a decent one to be honest. I use it naked indoors and just use a decent case with it when I take it outside. I dropped it a couple of times and luckily the display was fine.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
The case I use is from Mous, by the way. not the best looking for the S23 Ultra to be honest, but awesome protection. kzread.info0yGE0CjgXGU?feature=share
That's gold/black wallpaper? Where
Ist that Streets of Rage 4 with Ken and Chun-Li?
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
That is Street Fighter Duel I think. Pretty basic but fun to play
can you do the review of galaxy book 3 ultra plzz.... and compare samsung ecosystem vs apple's ecosystem.... btw m also in same boat..using both ecosystem like you
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Definitely considering that! I’ve been using my gaming PC and link to Windows which is really nice, I am really curious to see how much better the whole Samsung ecosystem would be… thanks for the idea!
Hi alex , from where to download the wallpaper ?
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
The greyscale one? If so, it's from a fellow KZreadr, his channel is @ThisisE and you will find the links in his videos. If it's something else (I have a few) Let me know the time it appeared in the video and I will share
@eyal4473
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexGTech 0:05
Hi be interested to see what proper watches u have ? 😊
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Right now I'm rocking the Garmin Epix 2: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dpVssI-oorXIgrA.html 👊🏼 really happy with that
As usual, this is a great video. I've been watching your videos since the early days and I hope you'll keep up with high quality tech videos! I've been using my Flip 4 since last August and am a bit undecided if I should go for the Ultra or Flip 5. I thought about the Google Pixel Fold but given what I've head lately about the phones, I'll give it a pass for Google this year. Anyways, gotta see the launch of Flip 5 soon and decide. I hope the price will drop for the S23 series after the launch of the new Z series.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Will definitely keep working hard on these videos! I never tried a Flip but the Fold is definitely appealing to me now, since I loved the Fold 4. Exciting times! And thanks again for the kind words 😊
Where is the link to the Dex channel??
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
I've updated now in the description 👊🏼
Great video!! BTW what app is that at 10:06?
Thanks for the nice video man. I was wondering wether to get it or no . The 8K video from London with the bus is so INCREDIBLE . If wasn't write the video has shoot with Samsung Galaxy I would thinks is made with professional camera. What more the people want ?
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Right? It's such an amazing phone now. LIterally nothing out there that beats it I don't think. Thanks for the kind words! 🙏🏼
@Testoteron80
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexGTech I just ordered the phone. Your amazing video helped me a lot. Thanks and keep up the good work
2:08 there isn’t a single day I look at the design and care at all, after the first couple days it’s just a screen
Iam facing battry draining After the june massive update On my s23 ultra Must be fixed
Well love my pixel 7 pro... Coming from s23... The cameras are just not there, samsung needs to work on shutter speed and that softening of skin tones .. Just doesn't work for me...
11:57 Which game is this?
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
It's called.Street Fighter Duel, really fun
I'm finding it hard to believe that ppl praise the battery on these. I've had my ultra for a week now, and it barely lasts me a day with casual light use.. 😢
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
That does not sound right to be honest. I’d have that checked out. My 14 Pro Max was amazing already but this is way better for me.
@Twanger..
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexGTech I've got a Pro Max and it's miles better than this!
Definitely I great phone, for me though the big slab phones are too big. The iPhone pro max, the Ultra and the Fold...All entirely to big to want to carry around. I also think that you lose productivity due to constant distraction of seeing all your apps vying for your attention every time you get a notification. I think the Flip form factor is really the best innovation in smart phones today. Limited distraction by using the new improved cover screen and its easy to fit in the pocket
I'm planning on upgrading from my a02s to the s23 ultra, before the a02s i had an a20s but the a02s was more of a downgrade lmao. I was just looking for a new phone with good performance and battery life, but i hadn't done any research on what to get so i ended up with a phone with good battery life but not so good performance. My a20s was my very first samsung phone (i am still quite young) and i grew up using 2 different samsung tablets at different ages (not sure what models though) and my first and second phones were BLU phones lol. Back to my a20s, it had broke recently due to guam's island wide power outage for almost a month and i hadnt charged it almost the entire time so its battery had given up on me and its battery was already quite bad due to me playing with my friends while charging it. I am very excited to get the s23 ultra, it'll be my first s series and flagship phone, recently i havent been able to play with my friends as much cause of my a20s breaking and was very slow at charging and my a02s crashes incredibly easy and cannot handle even simple games like roblox for atleast an hour 💀. (Sorry for my lack of capitalization and improper puncutation or whatelse I had messed up)
How do I reply to text on lockscreen s23u??
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
I just click on the notification in the Lock Screen which expands the text, and then I hit reply. I use this mostly with Telegram though…
❤ Honest Preview. I love my S23 Ultra Skyblue 1tb very much, this year Samsung made huge change to this flagship S23 ultra interm of Performance and Battery Life, I completely satisfied. Remember that I told you I will switch to Iphone 14 promax after huge dispointed of s22 ultra snapg1. Then after watching your previous video about S23 Ultra, I choose to stay with Samsung, this time I have no regrets.
Very honest review Alex, I like that of your reviews, a lot. Same experience here, but in my case I have a 13 Pro Max, before that I had the S21 Ultra. Will see.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mauricio! The S21 ultra is still one of my favourites too, I can’t bring myself to selling it, even though I don’t use it anymore. Love that design
Crazy the call quality has always been better on Samsung I totally 💯 agree.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
I think Apple did amazing in other areas like the camera for video, but for the first time I don’t feel like I “need” an iPhone for top quality videos. And for everything else, like the display, multitasking, battery… yeah and call quality! Samsung are smashing it!
where do you get that wallpaper
love the theme on your pohone
I absolutely love that theme at 8:55 Please send me a link to it. Thanks
I too was heavily embedded in the apple ecosystem and tried eatlierbin the year to switch to the s23 ultra. After a couple of weks i returned it and went back to my iphone 12 pro max. But i still wanted the s23 ultra. So i watched your videos and decided to again try to make the switch. This time i traded my iphone and watch to essentially force myself to give 100% effort to switching. The result is that while i miss a few things (imessage, facetime, etc.) the pros of the s23 ultra are much greater than the cons. The device is amazing. The hardware is top notch and on par or exceeds Apple as far as i can tell. I was one of those that switched phones every year to the latest and greatest iphone model; but frankly, there has not been a compelling reason to upgrade from my 12 to the newer models and even the 15 doesn't have that "wow" factor for me. Samsung nailed it with this phone.
Hey Alex! Que tal umas aulas de conversação em inglês!! Estava precisando disso! Sou professor aqui no Brasil e gostaria muito dessa fluidez no meu inglês! Think about it! 😊
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Ola Flávio! Happy to help, the only problem I have is time but would be happy to work something out. 👊🏼 Maybe send me an email (check my About tab) and we can discuss, even if it’s just a recorded message via WhatsApp, maybe that would work…
Have been watching your content for the past few days, really down to earth guy, isn’t scared about sharing his opinions. I appreciate your great content keep up the good work 👍🏼😎
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 🙏🏼 really great to hear that, as a creator, trying to grow a channel it means a lot, honestly. Have a lovely day 👊🏼
After wasting a ridiculous amount of money on flagship phones, i've realized that i can go with a non flagship phone from apple (currently using iphone 14 pro max) and i will be more than fine while using the rest of the ecosystem. Why? Cuz their non pro models are doing everything just fine especially on point and shoot photos and social media(which 90% of population care about). But i cant be that confident with an non flagship android
@josephnevin
Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't consider the pixel series a flagship but it does everything that it does so well.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
I think it really depends on the brand but I never tried anything other than flagship Android phones. As Joseph mentiones below, the Pixel seems very popular. I have the Pixel 6 Pro and 7 Pro myself but they seem pretty solid, in the non-pro models.
@fredericknapoleon6862
Жыл бұрын
Non flagship Android is fine, you just have to try it, when last did you use Android? Non flagship Android is as good as the flagship except camera quality little behind
Awesome and funny Alex 😂 👍😁I like to think my camera makes phone calls myself 😂 ... Cr🍏pple same old lump of dull. If only Tim Cruck would just go (sighs) 🤷 I think the S23u is a terrific phone and does everything really well 👍 That said I am sat here right now awaiting delivery of my Sony Xperia 1V I know I know I am a Sony boy 😂
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha yeah, it’s funny how such a basic function of a phone, gets messed up on the iPhones. Oh man, I am so jealous!! that Xperia looks gorgeous!
I would like to get out of the Apple ecosystem but I find it hard since I also have iPad 12.9 and the Apple Watch ultra
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Yes, definitely not straightforward. You will see lots of people saying "I switched" but to do it for real, takes time and a lot of compromises 😊
@yonniesboy
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexGTech thank you.. I want to try it for a year before I fully commit to android .. thank you for your response 😊
10:36 the red bus was going to hit the man.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Haha yes! In 8K 😆
great video Alex! ever thought changing the name of the channel? how about down to earth tech ? or alex's down to earth tech review?
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
I have indeed! I might do that when I get to 100K, don't want to risk messing with the algorithm right now 😅
SS is only company that has fab and fabless that can manufacture 3nano meter chipset in the world. #1 in DRAM, makes its own isocell, dispaly, battery(sdi), and AP. Thants only within its electronic unit. Has 20more business units and all top 15 within their industry. Also, announced yesterday that they will shift into discover pim-hbm(ai chips) that are 30times faster than cpu😊. Apple buys all their parts and assemble. Zero tech but software is good. 😅
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Well, I hope they keep improving and never go back to that Exynos crap 😜
@nlrman
Жыл бұрын
They are going back for sure. SS is a hardware tech company. Chipsets require good architecture in order to be successful which they are relatively new. And they just released world's first 3nano chips with GAA which TSMC seems to be struggling and lost making trasition from finfet. Thats why apple is using a16 on 15models. And not sure a17 is going to be on nano4 or 3. There are all kinds of rumors. Also hearing exynos2400 with nano3 has massive gains so will see🫡
I thank you for saying what I've been saying for Years. Most KZreadrs don't talk about what Samsung can do until apple copy it, they are scared of saying the truth about all those companies.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really find that weird but I understand that some of those massive channels grow through Apple videos. I will definitely review Apple products too, but I think credit needs to be given when brands deliver such quality. They really smashed it with this one!
ive used android my entire life and I got an iphone 14 pro max 3 months ago and this thing is driving absolutely insane and I wish I upgraded to the galaxy s23 ultra.
Dex is cool but not needed for me i have a comuter at home. Stiil gona get me a fold 5 to go along with my airpad 3
This typically first one devices that after charging limited to 85% in battery protection mode on , keep me delivering astonishing battery life for whole day till bed time with 20 to 30 percent left. This is true for both my S23 and S 23 ultra.
Jumping from apple to go to Samsung is a very weird move.... It's like jumping from to much energy drink to to much sugar coffee... Both are control freak, both are very bad with repair, both are taking away feature and making the price go up, both have bad privacy policy (but apple keep the data to themself exclusively) ... one walled garden to another, i'm confused.
12:56 Blooper left in the final edit lol
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, spotted that when it was too late LOOOL I shouldn’t drink and edit
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I have the s23 ultra and it's leaps and bounds better than the 13 pro I used to have. That being said, the slow suttler speed is a HUGE letdown for me. It is impossible to take a decent photo of my always moving son, while my wife nails it every single time with the iphone
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I've definitely seen it and for me it's not that apparent as I don't take many shots of moving things but its definitely there...
@Leitefsj
Жыл бұрын
@AlexGTech Your boy is a little older. He can stay still for a photo, no problem. Mine is 1 year old, and I can't make him focus on the camera for more than .3 seconds 🤣. Then he faces somewhere else and everything gets blurry 😅
Hope to see your channel grow!
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Try doing the june update.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Looks like I am already running it. So far so good
@smitjee
Жыл бұрын
@@AlexGTech lot of complaints on reddit from what i have seen.
Brother honestly try to transition yourself or at least at a percentage mainly to Samsung ecosystem. Especially since you use the s8u tab you will see many similarities to the apple one. Honestly wait to see the galaxy unpacking for the s9u tab and zf5 and then you better reconsider in which side you will be more in to it. Especially since sam is launching the watch also. As always, your Greek friend ---> Greetings from Greece!!
I agree that the S22U was a disappointment especially if you got a bad Exynos chip which I did. The improvement over that, which is the S23U has little to do with Samsung, quite the contrary, they switched from Samsung-made chips to TSMC-made SoCs. Why are Samsung channels praising that? The improved performance and efficiency is across the board of all SD8G2 chips and def not Samsung-inspired, unless Qualcomm sacking Samsung Fabs is inspired! Anyway, the short version is there are good reasons the S23U does not get OTT praise, and that is because it is not a Samsung improvement. The rest of the S23U is much of what we have seen before, the s-pen (love it or don't care), DeX which has a very low uptake, and the usual kitchen sink mentality of throwing everything at it in the hope you can please someone. The displays are no longer even the best, the modem is the omnipresent X70, RAM and such-like are all seen in other 2023 flagships. The cameras are mainly the same, UW, 3X and 10X are all old stock, and the 200mp...I am not sure that chasing more mp is where we should be going as they do not add much value. Then factor in the £1400 cost for the 12GB model and although a very good phone it is nothing above the crowd for most (if the s-pen and/or 10X zoom are not important). Nothing revolutionary, just a much needed move from sub-par Samsung-made chips and a hefty price tag. Samsung fans will love it but for the rest of us, I do not see the S23U as a good reason to choose over the upcoming iPhone 15PM or the Xiaomi 13U, or even the much better value Pixels. Samsung seems to be on auto-cruise and they may need to start upping their game.
@pixelgaming7261
Жыл бұрын
The SD6G1 switched from the TSMC SD695 to Samsung, which is a weird step.
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
I just hope Samsung never go back to that Exynos crap again. I think this phone will eventually get a lot of praise in those December “phone of the year videos” I don’t know, I was honestly shocked at how good this phone is in every aspect and how little maintenance it’s been. I only had the 14 Pro Max to compare against and I don’t miss it at all. Recently I don’t even know where I put the 13 Mini so I think it’s saying a lot that the experience this phone is giving me, is making me *almost* forget the Apple the ecosystem. And the 200MP is mostly not used, until that moment when you really need some extra pixels. I actually used that yesterday at my son’s sports day. It saved a picture that would have been forgotten to something I could actually crop in and enjoy. Rare moments for sure, and that goes for the Expert RAW or ProRes on iPhones, but I am glad they are there when needed.
I just switched to the s23u from apple (life long apple user) and I love the ultra so much. It’s been a breath of fresh air.
I’m not sure about the s pen I hardly ever used it. I also got bored with it after a while. Camera is good and iPhone pro max is just as good or better.
I looked my 22 ultra my son has it now I got the 23 but both are great phones but I had snapdragon version
Actually what an honest video makes me wana switch to Samsung… Been following for quite learned a lot thanks for info and education l.😊
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
You're most welcome 🙏🏼 it really is a lovely phone to use, very capable. Am about to Stewart trying the Fold 5 now, should be fun 😊
Alex my friend, First of all I sent you a message on Instagram ( I remember you wanted me to show you something) but anyways just forget about the message I am here to say I always used the base model of the S series and I used iPhone 13 pro max then 14 pro I still have the 14 pro, I sold the 13 pro max and I am giving 14 pro to my sister or i will sell she wants a phone like my s23 ultra 😂😂 but wow How did apple convince all these people when they actually are 7 years behind samsung 😂😂😊 After 7 times of watching your videos, I finally decided to go Ultra and I am glad to say "Holy shit" that phone is like Millenniumon from Digimon Anime, So powerful! Camera ufff, I am good at taking photos I take very good natural bokeh photos with the 200 mega picel cam and holy shit !! Natural portrait photo without AI involvement from a fuckin phone ?!?!?!?! Daaamn thanks, Alex ❤❤❤ Never heats, 2 days battery! I am living my wildest dreams 😂😂
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad to hear my videos helped you make a decision and that you're happy with it. It's definitely been a big suprise for me, given my bad experience with the S22U (Exynos). You're right, this phone has been solid! Very little to complain about. Have a lovely weekend ahead 😊
@DrAlyElashry
Жыл бұрын
@AlexGTech My s22 was base model snap dragon, and It was heating 59 degrees in my pocket 12 pm and it's hot and sunny here And if I am at home and I use it for 1 hour ,it will be 48. Now my s23 ultra is always 33 or 28 Bo matter what happens Even in sunlight 12 pm xD I was sad tbh, I hate iPhones but I was thinking of buying an iPhone to solve the heating issue but my saviour s23 ultra, I knew about it from your videos ^^
@louisfifteen
Жыл бұрын
Must be so nice to be able to afford all those highend smart phones. Most of us can only afford one smart phone every 5 years.
its at times like this a little bit of me wished I used a Samsung...
@AlexGTech
Жыл бұрын
Never too late!!