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The video focuses on unboxing and analyzing a counterfeit Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, highlighting the intricacies and deficiencies of fake smartphones. The presenter details the deceptive packaging that aims to mimic the authentic product closely but points out noticeable flaws such as the blue camera and a smaller S Pen. Despite showing some improvements over last year's fake S22 Ultra, such as sturdier styluses and better internal cleanliness, significant shortcomings are evident in aspects like camera quality, speaker performance, and the overall build. Internally, the fake phone uses outdated and underpowered components, with many non-functional elements like the camera array. The video underscores the unreliability of IMEI checks for validation and reveals the counterfeit device's false claims about battery capacity. The presenter concludes by contrasting this fake model unfavorably with a fake iPhone 14 Pro Max, which performs better in comparison.
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In this part of the video, the presenter reveals and unboxes a fake Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, discussing the difficulties in acquiring it. The fake product arrives with a counterfeit Samsung bag, intended to deceive buyers. Despite the deceptive packaging that closely mimics the real product, including warnings about broken seals and the inclusion of a SIM ejector and USB-C cable, noticeable differences like the blue camera give away its inauthenticity. The presenter compares this fake S23 Ultra with a fake S22 Ultra from the previous year to highlight any improvements made by the counterfeiters.
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In this segment, the presenter distinguishes between a real and a fake Samsung S23 Ultra by comparing their physical attributes and internal specifications. They note that the fake S23 Ultra has minor differences such as a slightly smaller S Pen and a SIM card tray that does not sit flush. The screen of the fake has a minimized chin and more square corners compared to last year’s fake S22 Ultra. The process of buying the fake phone involved using WhatsApp and a non-specific link without clear phone stats. Through a CPU inspection, it is revealed that the fake phone uses a dated octa-core 1.3 GHz Mediatek 6580wp processor and an Adreno 650 GPU. Alarmingly, the IMEI number on the fake corresponds to a legitimate S23 Ultra still under warranty, indicating IMEI checks are unreliable for authenticity. Finally, they check the battery, which surprisingly lasted an entire day, and lists a capacity of 4,300 mAh.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer compares the fake Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to its predecessor and the real S23 Ultra. They highlight several points:
1. **S Pen Improvement:** The S Pen of the fake S23 Ultra is significantly better compared to last year’s version. It feels sturdier, has a rubber tip, and can actually write.
2. **Camera Quality:** The camera on the fake S23 Ultra is worse than both the previous fake and the real S23 Ultra, producing subpar photos.
3. **Speaker and Microphone Comparison:** The fake S23 Ultra has poorer speaker quality compared to the fake S22 Ultra, which was louder. The microphone tests reveal both are inadequate, but the S23 might be slightly better.
4. **Internal Hardware Inspection:** Opening the fake S23 Ultra was easy due to poor glue quality. The battery capacity is falsely advertised, and the internal components seem cleaner than those of the previous fake model. The video proceeds with disassembling the phone to further inspect its hardware.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the construction and components of a fake Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. They highlight issues such as hard soldering, which makes the phone not easily repairable. Upon opening the phone, it is revealed that four out of five cameras are fake, and only one camera is real with a larger sensor than the previous model. There is also an unused SD card slot. The speaker compares this fake version to an older one, noting improvements in screen responsiveness and microphone quality but a decline in camera and speaker performance. Additionally, the speaker mentions that a fake iPhone 14 Pro Max performs better than these fake Samsung models.