Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S23
Compact flagship with powerful performance
- Display: 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Battery: 3900mAh
Price
$799 – $999
Typical retail range — check local retailers before you buy.
Editor score9.0/10
Reader average will appear after the first published user review.
Overview
Samsung Galaxy S23 is a compact premium flagship featuring Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, excellent cameras, bright AMOLED display and premium build quality.
Verdict
What we like — and what gave us pause during testing.
Pros
- Compact flagship design
- Excellent cameras
- Premium build quality
- Bright AMOLED display
- Strong performance
Cons
- 25W charging only
- Small battery compared to rivals
- No microSD slot
Full specifications
Verified at publish time — regional SKUs and bands may differ.
| OS | Android 13 |
|---|---|
| UI | One UI 5.1 |
| CPU | Octa-core |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
| HDR | HDR10+ |
| NFC | Yes |
| RAM | 8GB |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Frame | Armor Aluminum |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender |
| Status | Available |
| Weight | 168g |
| Battery | 3900mAh |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Display | 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Network | 2G,3G,4G,5G |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X |
| Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Audio Jack | No |
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint | Ultrasonic Under Display |
| Main Camera | 50MP OIS |
| Memory Card | No |
| Rear Camera | 50MP + 10MP + 12MP |
| Display Type | LTPO AMOLED |
| Front Camera | 12MP |
| Refresh Rate | 48-120Hz |
| Release Date | February 2023 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 / UFS 4.0 |
| Pixel Density | 425 ppi |
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits |
| Video Recording | 8K, 4K HDR |
| Reverse Charging | 4.5W |
| Telephoto Camera | 10MP 3x Optical Zoom |
| Water Resistance | IP68 |
| Ultra Wide Camera | 12MP |
| Wireless Charging | 15W |
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