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Samsung · Galaxy S

Galaxy S23+

Released February 2023

The Galaxy S23+ is the middle model of Samsung's 2023 Galaxy S range, with a flat 6.6-inch 120 Hz Full HD+ screen, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy worldwide, a 4,700 mAh battery and 45 W charging, suited to anyone comparing Android flagships.

Model history · 9 models, 2015–2023
  1. 2015Galaxy S6 edgeCompare
  2. 2016Galaxy S7 edgeCompare
  3. 2017Galaxy S8+Compare
  4. 2018Galaxy S9+Compare
  5. 2019Galaxy S10+Compare
  6. 2020Galaxy S20+Compare
  7. 2021Galaxy S21+Compare
  8. 2022Galaxy S22+Compare
  9. 2023Galaxy S23+
Screen
6.6″
Display
OLED, 120 Hz
Chip
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Memory
8 GB
Storage
256 GB – 512 GB
Main camera
50 MP
Zoom
3×
Battery
4,700 mAh
Weight
196 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is a dependable, well-built flagship with a bright, smooth screen, top performance, excellent cameras and much better battery life than the S22+. The common complaint is how little has changed from its predecessor; TechRadar felt it not distinct enough from the S23 and Ultra, and GSMArena found the chip throttles hard under sustained load and charging slow.

From gsmarena.com, techradar.com and tomsguide.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
6.6″
Resolution
2340 × 1080
Sharpness
390 pixels per inch
Panel
OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1,750 nits
Display type
FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2,340 × 1,080); Super Smooth 120 Hz (48–120 Hz); 240 Hz touch sampling in Game Mode; 6.6 inches as a full rectangle, 6.4 inches with rounded corners
Pixel density
393 ppi (Samsung)
Brightness detail
1,750 nits peak
Screen protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back
Display features
Vision booster; Enhanced comfort

Performance

Chip
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Memory
8 GB
Storage
256 GB, 512 GB
CPU
Octa-core, 3.36 GHz + 2.8 GHz + 2 GHz; 8 GB of RAM
Storage type
256 GB (216.7 GB available) or 512 GB (453.6 GB available); no microSD slot

Cameras

Main camera
50 MP
Ultra wide camera
12 MP
Telephoto camera
10 MP
Optical zoom
3×
Front camera
12 MP
Main camera
50 MP wide, F1.8, 85°
Ultra wide camera
12 MP, F2.2, 120°
Telephoto camera
10 MP, F2.4, 36°, 3x optical zoom
Front camera
12 MP, F2.2, 80°
Zoom
3x optical zoom
Video recording
8K at 30 fps
Camera features
Nightography; Expert RAW (free download); 360 Audio Recording with Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Battery and charging

Battery
4,700 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)
Up to 27 hours
Wired charging
Up to 45 W
Wireless charging
Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail
4,700 mAh typical, 4,565 mAh rated; video playback (streaming) up to 27 hours; internet use up to 22 hours (LTE) or 23 hours (Wi-Fi); talk time up to 44 hours (4G)
Wired charging
Up to 65% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter (sold separately) and 5 A USB-C cable
Wireless charging
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Charges other devices
Wireless PowerShare

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
196 g
Thickness
7.6 mm
Height × width
157.8 × 76.2 mm
Water and dust resistance
IP68
Materials
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back with an aluminium frame; recycled plastic, glass and aluminium in some components
Colours
Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender; Graphite, Lime on Samsung.com
Water resistance detail
IP68, up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
Biometrics
In-screen fingerprint sensor, face recognition

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
Android 13, One UI 5.1
Software updates
Four generations of Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates

Connectivity

Mobile network
5G, LTE
SIM
Nano-SIM plus a second nano-SIM or eSIM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
Ultra Wideband
Yes
NFC
Yes
USB
USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1

Storage options

Storage
256 GB
512 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy in every market, replacing Exynos in the UK
  • 4,700 mAh battery, larger than the Galaxy S22+'s
  • 45 W wired charging; 256 GB base storage

Cons

  • Full HD+ screen, where the S23 Ultra has Quad HD+
  • No charger in the box

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
XiaomiXiaomi 13T
6.67″OLED, 144 HzMediaTek Dimensity 8200-Ultra8 GB256 GB50 MP2×5,000 mAh197 gSept 2023
Motorolamotorola edge 50 neo
6.4″LTPO OLED, 120 HzMediaTek Dimensity 73008 GB256 GB50 MP3×4,310 mAh171 gAug 2024
SamsungGalaxy S23 FE
6.4″OLED, 120 HzExynos 22008 GB128 GB – 256 GB50 MP3×4,500 mAh209 gOct 2023

Previous model: Galaxy S22+. Newer model: Galaxy S24+.

Sources

  1. news.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-…
  2. samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/why-isnt-samsung-including-earphones-and-…
  3. samsung.com/fi/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s23-plus-green-256gb-sm-s916bzgdeub
  4. samsung.com/se/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s23-plus-phantom-black-512gb-sm-s916…
  5. samsung.com/br/campaign/ecosystem/mobile/buying-guide/best-phone-display
  6. image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/samsungbusiness/pdf/spec-sheets/s23-plus/uscellu…

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