Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B) — CHL
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Released 2023, February 17 | 234g, 8.9mm thickness | Android 13, up to 4 major upgrades | 256GB/512GB/1TB storage, no card slot | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak) | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 10
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| 5G | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| 4G | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra body Specifications
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| Weight | 234 g (8.25 oz) |
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.96 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body) |
| SAR US | 1.12 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra display Specifications
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 114.7 cm 2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak) |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Platform Specifications
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Battery Specifications
| Charging | 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Battery | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra memory Specifications
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
| Card slot | No |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Features | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
CHL Region Firmware Info
CHL - ChileA CSC (Consumer Software Customization) code ties a Samsung firmware build to the country and carrier it was released for, controlling branding, available languages and which OTA updates a device receives. The CHL code is used in Chile by Claro, with 2 distinct Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra firmware versions found so far.
CHL Firmware Version History
| Version | Build Date | Security Patch |
|---|---|---|
| S918BXXSAFZG1 | 2026-07-13 | — |
| S918BXXSAFZF5 | 2026-06-13 | — |
2 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra firmware versions found for the CHL region, newest first.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra CHL Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra firmware for the Chile CHL region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Combination & Special FilesCombination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHL Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the CHL CSC on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?+
The CHL CSC is used by Claro in Chile. Flash the CHL firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra firmware versions are available for the CHL region?+
2 distinct Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra firmware versions have been found for the CHL (Chile) region so far, from oldest to the latest build.
How is the CHL CSC different from other region codes?+
Samsung ties every firmware build to one of roughly 599 CSC (Consumer Software Customization) codes, each tied to a specific country and carrier. CHL is the code for Chile (Claro) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.