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Modern Samsung premium phones last longer than their predecessors used to, thankfully. With improved firmware support came better long-term optimization and build quality. So, if your Galaxy phone is only a couple of years behind the latest generation, it shouldn't be a problem from a performance or firmware perspective.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra and its siblings are doing fine in 2025. However, newer Samsung flagships often introduce new exclusive features that can't be released retroactively. Hardware limitations prevent this. That's been the case since we can remember. And for Galaxy S23 Ultra users, one such feature that will never arrive is the Always on Display wallpaper.
You might not think much of the Always on Display wallpaper if you've never used it, but this feature introduced with the Galaxy S24 series sets apart the 2024-and-newer flagships from older models. The Galaxy S23 was the last S-series phone without it. And, as weird as it sounds, you're going to miss it once you get used to it.
This is one of those features that seems bland until it slowly becomes a part of your user experience. Once you start expecting to see a dim representation of your lock screen wallpaper behind the Always on Display clock, you will definitely miss it once it's gone.
https://www.imeisource.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/One-UI-6.1-Always-On-Display.jpg
Sadly for Galaxy S23 Ultra (or S23/S23+) users, this feature will never become reality, no matter how many more OS updates Samsung releases. The S23 displays can't handle it. They don't have an LTPO backplane and the necessary specs to support full-screen AOD.
Should you upgrade your Galaxy S23 Ultra and grab a newer model just for this feature? No. Even as a fan of the Always on Display wallpaper, it's hard to make such recommendations, especially considering how decent the Galaxy S23 Ultra performs in 2025.
The Always on Display wallpaper is a neat visual effect, but it's not a huge loss if your phone doesn't support it. And that's even more true if you're not used to it, and especially if you don't even use the old-style Always on Display to begin with.
Nevertheless, it is fascinating to see that the Always on Display wallpaper has become one of the defining features of newer Galaxy S premium phones post-2023. And those who love it will hardly be able to ever go back to a regular Always on Display.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review
If you really are considering an upgrade to a newer Ultra model, you may want to focus on other areas the newer models improve on, such as the higher brightness levels and the anti-reflective Corning Gorilla Armor glass. Both can really make a difference and improve visibility, especially in bright outdoor environments.
So, if you feel like your Galaxy S23 Ultra's screen is becoming harder to read in some situations, you may want to give newer models a try or upgrade to the Galaxy S26 Ultra early next year. Then, try the Always on Display wallpaper just as a bonus feature. You might end up liking it.
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The Galaxy S23 Ultra and its siblings are doing fine in 2025. However, newer Samsung flagships often introduce new exclusive features that can't be released retroactively. Hardware limitations prevent this. That's been the case since we can remember. And for Galaxy S23 Ultra users, one such feature that will never arrive is the Always on Display wallpaper.
A feature that defines the newer generation
You might not think much of the Always on Display wallpaper if you've never used it, but this feature introduced with the Galaxy S24 series sets apart the 2024-and-newer flagships from older models. The Galaxy S23 was the last S-series phone without it. And, as weird as it sounds, you're going to miss it once you get used to it.
This is one of those features that seems bland until it slowly becomes a part of your user experience. Once you start expecting to see a dim representation of your lock screen wallpaper behind the Always on Display clock, you will definitely miss it once it's gone.
https://www.imeisource.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/One-UI-6.1-Always-On-Display.jpg
Sadly for Galaxy S23 Ultra (or S23/S23+) users, this feature will never become reality, no matter how many more OS updates Samsung releases. The S23 displays can't handle it. They don't have an LTPO backplane and the necessary specs to support full-screen AOD.
Is this one feature worth the upgrade? Short answer: No
Should you upgrade your Galaxy S23 Ultra and grab a newer model just for this feature? No. Even as a fan of the Always on Display wallpaper, it's hard to make such recommendations, especially considering how decent the Galaxy S23 Ultra performs in 2025.
The Always on Display wallpaper is a neat visual effect, but it's not a huge loss if your phone doesn't support it. And that's even more true if you're not used to it, and especially if you don't even use the old-style Always on Display to begin with.
Nevertheless, it is fascinating to see that the Always on Display wallpaper has become one of the defining features of newer Galaxy S premium phones post-2023. And those who love it will hardly be able to ever go back to a regular Always on Display.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review
If you really are considering an upgrade to a newer Ultra model, you may want to focus on other areas the newer models improve on, such as the higher brightness levels and the anti-reflective Corning Gorilla Armor glass. Both can really make a difference and improve visibility, especially in bright outdoor environments.
So, if you feel like your Galaxy S23 Ultra's screen is becoming harder to read in some situations, you may want to give newer models a try or upgrade to the Galaxy S26 Ultra early next year. Then, try the Always on Display wallpaper just as a bonus feature. You might end up liking it.
The post Galaxy S23 Ultra is missing a generation-defining feature, should you care? appeared first on imeisource.