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Is the Galaxy S23 Ultra worth buying?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is currently listed on GetLow through refurbished Like New contract offers. Compare it as a refurbished option, then check condition, warranty, upfront cost and total contract cost before choosing.
Best bits
- O2 official specs for connectivity and core hardware.
- Live GetLow pricing makes monthly, upfront and total cost easier to compare.
- 5G is only stated where O2's listings support it.
Watch-outs
- Colour and storage availability can change with retailer stock.
- Some published spec fields are sparse, so this page deliberately avoids unsupported claims.
- Current availability is Like New/refurbished rather than new stock.
2026 buyer guide
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in 2026
A practical Galaxy S23 Ultra review: O2's official product listings for connectivity, camera and core hardware, plus live GetLow pricing for Like New/refurbished contract deals.
Live price position Judge the Galaxy S23 Ultra by today's whole-contract price
GetLow currently checks 60 Galaxy S23 Ultra contract offers across 1 retailer and 1 network. The market starts at £35.67 a month, £30.00 upfront and £742.00 in total after currently stated promotional savings.
Those headline floors can come from different deals. Keep monthly price, upfront cost, data, storage, term and condition tied to one listing before deciding which offer is genuinely cheapest.
Monthly pricesFrom £35.67
Upfront pricesFrom £30.00
Total contract costFrom £742.00
Current conditionEvery current offer is listed as refurbished, so compare the stated condition, warranty and total cost.
Live model price comparison How does the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra price compare with nearby phones?
This table uses the reviewed phone plus up to four nearby alternatives by current lowest total contract cost. Monthly price, data, total cost and condition remain attached to the same cheapest-total listing for each phone.
Read each difference against the bold Galaxy S23 Ultra baseline. A cheaper row shows the whole-contract saving; a dearer row shows the additional amount currently needed to step up.
Build your own phone comparison Select any three phones and compare them side by side
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is selected first. Change any selector to compare it with two other current phones from Samsung, or with the wider market when fewer than three Samsung models are available.
Every price card keeps monthly cost, upfront payment, total cost, data, contract length and condition attached to the same live listing. The specification table then shows the hardware differences that may justify paying more.
In-depth review Quick verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is currently listed on GetLow through refurbished Like New contract offers. Compare it as a refurbished option, then check condition, warranty, upfront cost and total contract cost before choosing.
GetLow currently lists 60 live deals for this phone, including 60 from O2. The lowest live monthly price in this check is GBP 35.67/mo. Current deals are Like New/refurbished rather than new stock, so condition matters when comparing offers.
What matters Specs from O2's official product listings
The table below only includes specs published in O2's official product listings or already held in the GetLow catalogue. Where a figure is not available, this review leaves it out rather than guessing.
Data connectivity5G READY
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Display6.8 inches; 6.8 inch display, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution3088 x 1440 (QHD+)
Rear cameraQuad rear camera (200MP, 10MP, 12MP, 10MP)
Front camera12MP
Storage256GB/512GB
Operating systemAndroid 13
Water resistanceIP68
Dimensions163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9mm
Weight233g
BatterySuper-fast charging
Removable batteryNo
SIMYes
What matters Deals and availability
Live GetLow deals for the Galaxy S23 Ultra cover 1 network across 1 retailer. Prices, upfront costs and gifts can change as retailers refresh their feeds.
Current storage options listed on GetLow include 256GB, 512GB. Current colour labels include cream, green, lavender, phantom black.
What matters Cameras, battery and connectivity
O2 lists data connectivity as 5G READY, rear camera as Quad rear camera (200MP, 10MP, 12MP, 10MP), and front camera as 12MP.
Battery detail is limited to published product information. O2 lists removable battery as No.
New and refurbished buying checks Protect the saving before you order
Every current offer is listed as refurbished, so compare the stated condition, warranty and total cost. A low price is only good value when the condition, storage, warranty, returns terms and battery policy suit what you expect to receive.
Use total contract cost after any stated code as the first comparison, then check data and storage on the same basis. Availability can change as retailers update stock.
- Confirm whether the selected listing is new or refurbished.
- Check the exact storage and colour before leaving GetLow.
- Read the warranty, returns and refurbished battery terms.
- Compare the total contract cost rather than monthly price alone.
Who it suits
Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra right for you?
Buy the Galaxy S23 Ultra if
you want the Galaxy S23 Ultra and care most about comparing real monthly, upfront and total contract costs before choosing.
Choose another phone if
you need a specific colour, exact storage tier or brand-new condition that is not present in the current live deals.
Colours and images
Galaxy S23 Ultra is available in cream, green, lavender, phantom black. Pick the colour you can live with for the full contract, not just the launch-week favourite.
Cream
Cream gives the Galaxy S23 Ultra a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Green
Green gives the Galaxy S23 Ultra a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Lavender
Lavender gives the Galaxy S23 Ultra a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Which storage should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra storage options include 256GB, 512GB. The live cards show capacities currently found in GetLow deals. Start with the smallest suitable option for lighter use, then step up if you keep lots of photos, video, games or offline apps.
256GBAvailable from £35.67/mo
512GBAvailable from £37.06/mo
Full Galaxy S23 Ultra specs
These are the buyer-facing specs that matter most when comparing contract deals.
| Display | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3088 x 1440 (QHD+) |
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| Refresh rate | Smooth everyday display |
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| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
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| Rear camera | 200MP |
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| Front camera | 12MP |
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| Operating system | Android 13 |
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| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
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| Colours | cream, green, lavender, phantom black |
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| Battery | 5,000mAh battery |
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| Charging | Super-fast charging |
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| Size | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9mm |
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| Weight | 233g |
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| Durability | IP68 |
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| Data connectivity | 5G READY |
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| Lowest live monthly price | GBP 35.67 |
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| Current deal condition | Like New/refurbished contract deals |
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| Current O2 deals | 60 |
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| Storage labels in live deals | 256GB, 512GB |
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| Colour labels in live deals | cream, green, lavender, phantom black |
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Specifications come from GetLow catalogue and retailer data. Contract prices and availability are checked from current in-stock GetLow listings.
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Galaxy S23 Ultra FAQs
Does the Galaxy S23 Ultra have 5G?
O2 lists Data Connectivity as 5G READY for this model.
Is the Galaxy S23 Ultra available Like New?
GetLow currently lists Like New/refurbished deals for this model.
Where do the specs on this Galaxy S23 Ultra review come from?
Core specs are sourced from O2's official product listings, correct as of July 2026, with live prices from GetLow deal listings.
The verdict
The Galaxy S23 Ultra review is intentionally practical: confirmed specs, live contract details and clear condition wording. Use the comparison page when choosing a tariff, because retailer stock, gifts, upfront prices and monthly prices can move independently.
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