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Shot for Shot: Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 200MP camera vs Pixel 7 Pro – You pick the winner [Gallery]

It’s hard to find a bad smartphone camera in the year 2023, but with expectations so high, picking what the better camera is really comes down to personal preference and splitting hairs about where one camera does better than the other. As it stands today, the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Google Pixel 7 Pro are widely regarded to have the best cameras in Android phones but with wildly different approaches to the same end goal. Which is better? Today, we want you to decide.

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Samsung’s moon photos aren’t completely fake, but this test shows how aggressive the AI is

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Smartphone cameras have gotten ridiculously good, but the smaller sensors and minimal space for optics means that these cameras can only be so good. That’s why Samsung’s “Space Zoom” on phones like the Galaxy S23 Ultra and its ability to capture the moon is so impressive – and also so suspected of being fake. And now, some compelling evidence shows that, yeah, those pictures are almost certainly not real.

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Whitestone Dome Glass for Galaxy S23 Ultra: Ultimate display protection? [Video]

When you’ve potentially spent upwards of $1,199 on the latest Galaxy S23 Ultra, you might want to keep that gorgeous high refresh rate panel protected. There are tons of options at various price points, but one brand that keeps on producing some of the most expensive screen protectors is Whitestone. Is the latest Whitestone Dome Glass worth for the Galaxy S23 Ultra? We’ve tested them to find out.

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Comment: The Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 200MP is let down by shutter lag and motion blur Samsung needs to fix

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Smartphone cameras have become incredible over the past several years, to the point where even mid-range phones deliver fairly good results. But in our Galaxy S23 Ultra review this week, we called the 200MP camera “disappointing.” Why? Mainly because Samsung’s processing and shutter lag lets it down.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: Stellar battery life, disappointing camera

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In a way, smartphones continue to stagnate year after year as changes become more and more minimal with each new generation. But with its new Galaxy S23 Ultra, Samsung shows that, to some extent, there’s still reason to get excited about minor changes. This is easily the best Samsung smartphone yet not because it introduces new features, but because it takes some of the core fundamentals and just about perfects them. Others… not so much.

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What kind of charger do you need for the Galaxy S23, S23+, or S23 Ultra? What you need to know

There are thousands of chargers on the market right now, each with different capabilities. Of course, you need a charger with a certain amount of power to sufficiently charge the Galaxy S23, S23+, or S23 Ultra. Here’s what you need to know about chargers and which ones we recommend for your Galaxy S23.

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Where to pre-order the Galaxy S23, S23+, or S23 Ultra and get the best deal

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Though Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series doesn’t take a jump in pricing from last year’s models, that doesn’t mean paying full price is necessary. Samsung and its partners offer up some pretty good pre-order deals. Here’s where you can pre-order the Galaxy S23, S23+, or S23 Ultra and get the best deal.

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Samsung and a Swedish carrier gave away Galaxy S23 Ultra and Watch 5 Pro for under $1,000 in limited promo

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is far from a cheap phone. Pair that with a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro and you’re looking at around $1,650 at full price. However, 100 fortunate customers in Sweden were able to get both the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro plus additional Samsung accessories for just under $800 in a mystery box, with no more discounted units available.

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Galaxy S23 pre-orders at T-Mobile see some customers’ SIMs move to the unshipped device

The Galaxy S23 series formally releases next week, and pre-orders are available now with some nice perks, especially through carriers. But some T-Mobile customers have run into issues with a Galaxy S23 pre-order, seeing their cell service unexpectedly moving to the unshipped smartphone.

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