Which Galaxy S23 model did you pick? Ultra dominates, the small one is second best!
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Samsung's Galaxy S23 series is out in full swing and early adopters are already enjoying their chosen flagship — be it the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, or Galaxy S23 Ultra. Each one of these brings a different type of experience to the table — whether you want something compact, or an all-out 100x zoom. But they have a through line with the consistency of their fast hardware and excellent camera performance.
We were kind of wondering - which Galaxy did you pick?
We are pretty sure you've made up your mind on which one you are getting. Is it:
The Galaxy S23 Ultra, with its enormous 6.8-inch screen with curved edges, S Pen, and quad camera setup? The Galaxy S23 Ultra is the only one that got the 200 MP camera upgrade and, being an Ultra model, it's the only one that has the 100x Space Zoom feature for extreme magnification.
If those features are not necessary for you, there's an option where you can save some money and still get a huge Samsung phone.
That would be the Galaxy S23+ — a 6.6-inch display with no curves. Some even prefer the flat screen and grippier frames. No S Pen here and the camera module is not as advanced, though — still very good.
Those things aside, the Galaxy S23+ makes no compromises, as it is powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Made for Galaxy that's in the Ultra.
And then, there's the Galaxy S23 — a perfect choice for those that want a more compact phone (by 2023 standards, that is), or simply the ones that would rather spend less on their premium handset.
The Galaxy S23 is still powered by the same processor as its bigger siblings, has an excellent 6.1 screen, and the same high-quality cameras as the Galaxy S23+.
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| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 inches (~0.42 inches with camera bump) 163.3 x 78 x 8.9 mm (~10.68 mm with camera bump) |
6.21 x 3.00 x 0.30 inches (~0.36 inches with camera bump) 157.8x76.2x7.6mm (~9.02 mm with camera bump) |
5.76 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches (~0.36 inches with camera bump) 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6mm (~9.02 mm with camera bump) |
| Weight | ||
| 8.25 oz (234.0 g) | 6.91 oz (196.0 g) | 5.93 oz (168.0 g) |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2) Frame: Aluminum | Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2) Frame: Aluminum | Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2) Frame: Aluminum |
| Resistance | ||
| Water, Splash, Dust; IP68 | Water, Dust; IP68 | Water, Dust; IP68 |
| Biometrics | ||
| 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint | 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint | 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint |
| Features | ||
| Stylus | ||
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors | ||
| Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender | Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6.8-inch | 6.6-inch | 6.1-inch |
| Resolution | ||
| 3088x1440px, 19.3:9 ratio, 501 PPI | 2340x1080px, 19.5:9 ratio, 390 PPI | 2340x1080px, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI |
| Technology | ||
| Dynamic AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | ||
| 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Screen-to-body | ||
| 89.87 % | 89.71 % | 88.57 % |
| Peak brightness | ||
| 1750 cd/m2 (nit) | 1750 cd/m2 (nit) | 1750 cd/m2 (nit) |
| Features | ||
| HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AC (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AC (4 nm) |
| Processor | ||
| Octa-core 1x3.36GHz Kryo Prime 4x2.8GHz Kryo Gold 3x2.0GHz Kryo Silve |
Octa-core 1x 3.36GHz Kryo Prime + 4x 2.8GHz Kryo Gold + 3x 2.0GHz Kryo Silver | Octa-core 1x 3.36GHz Kryo Prime + 4x 2.8GHz Kryo Gold + 3x 2.0GHz Kryo Silver |
| GPU | ||
| Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | ||
| 8GB (LPDDR5X) | 8GB (LPDDR5X) | 8GB (LPDDR5X) |
| Internal storage | ||
| 256GB (UFS 4.0) | 256GB (UFS 4.0) | 128GB (UFS 4.0) |
| Storage expansion | ||
| not expandable | not expandable | not expandable |
| OS | ||
| Android (14, 13), One UI | Android (14, 13), One UI | Android (14, 13), One UI |
Battery
| Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | 3900 mAh |
| Type | ||
| Li - Ion | Li - Ion | Li - Ion |
| Charging | ||
| Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging |
| Charge speed | ||
| Wired: 45.0W Wireless: 15.0W |
Wired: 45.0W Wireless: 10.0W | Wired: 25.0W Wireless: 10.0W |
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quad camera | Triple camera | Triple camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 200 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.7 Focal length: 24 mm Sensor size: 1/1.3" Pixel size: 0.6 μm |
50 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 23 mm Sensor size: 1/1.56" Pixel size: 1.0 μm | 50 MP (OIS, PDAF) Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 23 mm Sensor size: 1/1.56" Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
| Second camera | ||
| 12 MP (Ultra-wide) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm | 10 MP (Ultra-wide) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm | 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS) Optical zoom: 3.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 69 mm Sensor size: 1/3.94" Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
| Third camera | ||
| 10 MP (Telephoto) Optical zoom: 10.0x Aperture size: F4.9 Focal Length: 230 mm Sensor size: 1/3.52" Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
10 MP (Telephoto) Optical zoom: 3.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 69 mm Sensor size: 1/3.94" Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
12 MP (Ultra-wide) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
| Fourth camera | ||
| 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS) Optical zoom: 3.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 69 mm Sensor size: 1/3.52" Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
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| Flash | ||
| LED | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps) OIS, HDR | 7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps) OIS, HDR | 7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps) OIS, HDR |
| Front | ||
| 12 MP (PDAF), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) | 12 MP (Autofocus), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) | 12 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| WLAN | ||
| 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| USB | ||
| Type-C, USB 3.2 | Type-C | Type-C |
| Hearing aid compatible | ||
| M3/T4 | ||
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| Other | ||
| NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) | NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) | NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| No 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation |
Cellular
| 5G | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bands n1, n7, n28, n41, n66, n71, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave | Bands n1, n7, n25, n28, n41, n66, n71, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave | Bands 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), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) | 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) | 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) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600) | 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) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) |
| Data Speed | ||
| LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s |
| SIM type | ||
| Dual Nano SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano SIM + eSIM |
Regulatory Approval
| FCC approval | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date approved: Dec 08, 2023 FCC ID value: A3LSMS918U | Date approved: Jan 17, 2023 FCC ID value: A3LSMS916U | Date approved: Jan 17, 2023 FCC ID value: A3LSMS911U |
| Measured SAR | ||
| Head: 1.12 W/kg Body: 0.92 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.16 W/kg |
Head: 0.95 W/kg Body: 1.04 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.23 W/kg |
Head: 0.95 W/kg Body: 0.88 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.24 W/kg |
Buyers information
| MSRP | ||
|---|---|---|
| $ 1200 / € 1300 | $ 1000 | $ 800 |
| In The Box | ||
| USB-C cable, SIM Tray ejector, Paperwork | USB-C cable, SIM Tray ejector, Paperwork | USB-C cable, SIM Tray ejector, Paperwork |
Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Feb 01, 2023 | Feb 01, 2023 | Feb 01, 2023 |
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