Hello. I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G but I have a promotion where I can get $500 off on a Samsung Galaxy S23+.

Only thing is when comparing the specs it feels like a downgrade? The battery is less and so is the camera, even the ram! Should I just stick with my phone or would I notice an improvement on the new one? Thanks!

Edit: Or the Ultra version of 23

  • Bo_Hica@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I was forced to “upgrade” when the cpu in my Note 8 quit. The only thing I like better is the camera. There are times I have full strength 5g & it won’t load anything. Plus, I’ve been dealing with customer service for another issue for almost a week & they’re about as useless as 5g

  • KurtzCallum@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I went ahead and did it. But I generally go every other generation, and try to get a good trade on mine. But that’s just me.

  • KParksYT@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    The 23U is better than the 21U by a decent amount and is one of the best phones I’ve ever used and I’m not exactly a Samsung fan. But with the 24U only 2 months away and this AI push I’d wait for that.

      • KParksYT@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        I actually haven’t been following it that close but I believe there’s going to be a lot of AI type features this year for the phones from what I remember hearing. You’d obviously have to check for yourself and see if that might be worth waiting for. Supposed to come out in 2 months or so.

  • Denaviro@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Don’t kid yourself, the S23+ is way better in performance. The 8 Gen 2 is sooooo much stronger than the 888 or exynos in s21 ultra.

    I have s21 ultra right now and I’m gonna buy the S23 soon this month

    • Epicskyflyer@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      On paper that’s true, but how much does that actually translate to your day to day though, especially if OP has a snapdragon variant of the s21 ultra? I upgraded from a phone using a SD865 to one with a 8 gen 2. While it’s noticeably faster, I wouldn’t call the difference significant, and those chips are 4 generations apart. I believe you’re vastly exaggerating how big of a performance difference you’ll notice between modern smartphones that are a generation or 2 apart considering the fact that the average user is primarily using applications that don’t use more than a couple of cores.

  • bfk1010@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’m sure the battery is better in S23+ than your S21 ultra. But don’t do it if you don’t need it.

  • gregDev55@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    If you are on an Exynos region get the S23 and hold it as much as you can. Who knows when we ll ever have a true flagship chip again.

  • borko781@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    S23+ is a better phone with longer battery duration and much faster overall. I have it. Battery is more than S21 Ultra for sure, because of the chipset. Specs aint everything. Wait out 24 Series and judge for yourself. The 23+ is a great phone regardless.

  • Safe_Opinion_2167@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    You should upgrade only if the S21U does not fit your needs anymore. I am using one right now and don’t see why it would be the case.

  • Afladimir@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Well the s24 series it’s just around the corner but the trade deals for the s23 weren’t any good. I was waiting also for the s24 but decided to pull the trigger since I manage to get a good deal for the s23 ultra

  • OrganizationNo1298@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Like others are saying the S24 is literally around the corner. With a new design plus flat screen. There have also been rumors or SD card making a return.

    If your 21 is still doing right by you there’s no need to upgrade.