Samsung Galaxy S23 Specs

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Description

The Samsung Galaxy S23 specs are top-notch including a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 8GB RAM coupled with 128/256GB storage, and a 3900mAh battery. The phone sports a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. In the camera department there is a Triple-sensor setup is present.

Pros

  • High refresh rate (120Hz)
  • 5G ready
  • High screen-to-body ratio (88.57 %)
  • Supports wireless charging
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Display

Benchmarks
Size: 6.1 inches
Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI
Technology: Super AMOLED
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Screen-to-body: 88.57 %
Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit)
Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3.36GHz Kryo Prime + 4x 2.8GHz Kryo Gold + 3x 2.0GHz Kryo Silver
GPU: Adreno 740
RAM: 8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage: 128GB, not expandable
OS: Android (13)
Device type: Smartphone

Battery

Benchmarks
Capacity: 3900 mAh
Type: Not user replaceable
Charging: Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed: Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 10.0W

Camera

Rear: Triple camera
Main camera: 50 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 23 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Second camera: 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS)
Specifications: Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 69 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.94"
Third camera: 12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Flash: Dual LED
Video recording: 7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps)
Features: OIS, HDR
Front: 12 MP
Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Dimensions: 5.76 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches (146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6mm) , thickness with camera 0.36 inches (9.02 mm)
Weight: 5.93 oz (168.0 g)
Materials: Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance: Yes; IP68
Biometrics: 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Keys: Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender

Cellular

5G: n1, n7, n25, n28, n41, n66, n71, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave, 5G Ready
4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
SIM type: Dual Nano SIM + eSIM

Multimedia

Headphones: No 3.5mm jack
Speakers: Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring: Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s): for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 5.3
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax, Wi-Fi 6E; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB: Type-C (reversible)
Features: Charging, OTG
Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other: NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB)

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:
Date approved: Jan 17, 2023
FCC ID value: A3LSMS911U
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.95 W/kg
Body: 0.88 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.24 W/kg

Buyers information

Price: $ 800
In The Box: USB-C cable, SIM Tray ejector, Paperwork

Availability

Feb 01, 2023
Officially announced: Yes
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Alternative variants

Samsung Galaxy S23
With 256GB internal storage
Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage: 256GB
Price: $ 860
Samsung Galaxy S23
International
Differences from the main variant:
5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6
4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3)
4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)

Carrier Availability

Available

Verizon Since Feb 23, 2023
AT&T Since Feb 23, 2023
T-Mobile Since Feb 23, 2023

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User Reviews

Overall User Rating
1 person recommends this phone.
Build quality
9.3
Camera quality
9.3
Performance
9.7
Display
10
Battery life and charging
8.7
Value for money
10
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
9
s23
Phone owned for more than a year

Design and Display: The Galaxy S23 boasts a sleek, pocket-friendly design with a 6.1-inch AMOLED display. Its minimalistic form factor makes it comfortable for one-handed use, and the screen quality is excellent.

Performance: Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, the S23 delivers true flagship performance. Apps run smoothly, and multitasking is a breeze. Whether you’re gaming or browsing, it won’t disappoint.

Camera System: The triple camera setup includes a 50MP main lens, a 12MP ultrawide, and a 10MP 3x telephoto. While not groundbreaking, it captures versatile and reliable photos—even in low-light conditions.

Battery Life: Here’s where the S23 falls short. Although it offers all-day battery life, it’s not outstanding. You’ll need to charge it daily, which might be a drawback for heavy users.

Value for Money: Considering its features, the S23 provides good value. Plus, with the release of the newer S24, it’s now more affordable than ever.

In summary, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a compact Android phone that strikes a balance between performance, affordability, and usability. If you prioritize screen quality, performance, and value, it’s a solid choice. Just be prepared for average battery life

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9
Pros and cons, great phone
Phone owned for less than a month

Frame of reference: coming from a pixel 5 and a pixel 3 before that. Am locked into Verizon.

My preference would have been for a slightly smaller phone, but this solid mid-size phone is about as small as you can get in a full-flagship phone.

The screen is absolutely beautiful, but apparently even 120Hz is too slow for the most important usage for high framerates: scrolling text. Scrolling text still blurs and doesn't look smooth.
Phone is fast and generally runs great.
I have two main cons that might not bother you.
1. Coming from Google Pixels, the Pixels have the ability to turn off 5G. The speed difference for 5G vs 4G/LTE is imperceptible under normal usage. 5G just uses extra battery and emits more radiation. I prefer to turnoff 5G for better battery life and cooler operation. The pixels allow you to turn off 5G. The Samsung does not.
2-The very square edges are uncomfortable in-hand. In other words, it's a phone you don't want to hold for long. All my pixels have been much more comfortable to hold.
Other complaints:
The One UI is a notable step down from Pixel's vanilla android in smoothness, and easy usability.
Bloatware. The phone comes with a TON of Bloatware to uninstall after you get setup, and some of it will automatically reinstall itself, so you have to uninstall and disable multiple times.
The phone is notably heavier than my pixel 5 that was almost exactly the same size.
The typing leaves something to be desired. It's just not a particularly responsive or engaging experience.
Otherwise, the screen is beautiful, the phone is generally fast, and the battery life is phenomenal. Using power saving mode on-and-off, I get up to 3 days off a charge.
Final verdict: I'd recommend waiting for the s24 which should have a better in-hand feel.

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10
S23
Phone owned for less than a month

This is a very nice upgrade over Galaxy S10e. Most noticeable for me is the display brightness, fingerprint and scratch resistance. Certainly plenty fast and camera is very good. Combined with Spigen Liquid Air case this is a very compact, yet powerful phone.

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