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Our takeEditorialThe 2023 top-Android lands as a refurb-tier flagship: real 10x periscope, S Pen, big battery, dimmer panel and slower charging than current Ultras.
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Samsung · Verizon · 256 GB
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 256 GB on Verizon
The 256 GB tier of the Galaxy S23 Ultra on Verizon. Starting from $14.69/mo.
256 GB · ON VERIZON
Storage tier
256 GB
Screen
6.8"
Chip
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AB (4 nm)
Camera
200 MP
FAQ — Galaxy S23 Ultra 256 GB on Verizon
How much does the Galaxy S23 Ultra 256 GB cost on Verizon?
The 256 GB variant of the Galaxy S23 Ultra starts at $14.69/mo on Verizon via Installments over 36 months. Outright purchase pricing varies; see Verizon for the full quote.
Is 256 GB enough storage on the Galaxy S23 Ultra?
256 GB is comfortable for most users — about 30,000 photos, ~50 high-quality apps with media, plus several hours of 4K video. Heavy ProRes / RAW shooters and offline-music collectors should consider 512 GB or higher; Galaxy S23 Ultra doesn't expand via SD card.
How does the 256 GB tier compare to 512 GB on Verizon?
The 512 GB tier on Verizon typically runs a few dollars more per month than 256 GB on the same plan. Check the storage-tier table above for the live monthly delta.
Can I upgrade storage later on the Galaxy S23 Ultra?
No — Galaxy S23 Ultra doesn't support expandable storage, and Apple/Samsung don't offer post-purchase storage upgrades. Pick the tier that fits your two-year plan.
Does Verizon offer trade-in credit for the Galaxy S23 Ultra 256 GB?
Verizon offers trade-in toward new Galaxy S23 Ultra purchases — credit varies by your old phone's condition and any active promo. Higher storage tiers typically receive proportionally larger credits.
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get the 256 GB Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra on Verizon?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“At 596 dollars, the S23 Ultra still ships a 200 MP main, real 10x periscope, S Pen, and seven-year support intact.”
“At three years old, that 200 MP main, 10x periscope, and S Pen come on a refurb battery and a 2200 nit panel.”
