Samsung Galaxy S23

Full Specifications
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Design

Dimensions 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 5.93 oz (168.0 g)
Materials Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
Frame: Aluminum
Resistance Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Keys Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender

Display

Size 6.1-inch
Resolution 2340x1080px, 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
PhoneArena Display Test
Bright Max (20 APL) 1531 (Good)
Bright Min 0.9 (Excellent)

Hardware

System chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AC (4 nm)
Processor Octa-core
1x 3.36GHz Kryo Prime + 4x 2.8GHz Kryo Gold + 3x 2.0GHz Kryo Silve
GPU Adreno 740
RAM 8GB (LPDDR5X)
Internal storage 128GB (UFS 4.0)
Storage expansion not expandable
OS Android (14, 13), One UI
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PhoneArena Performance Test
GeekBench 6 Single 2023
GeekBench 6 Multi 5180
3D Mark High 3807
3D Mark Low 2079

Battery

Capacity 3900 mAh
Type Li - Ion
Charging Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Charge speed Wired: 25.0W
Wireless: 10.0W
PhoneArena Battery Test
Battery Life Estimate: 6h 3min
Browsing: 15h 21min
Gaming: 8h 1min
Video: 8h 6min

Camera

Rear Triple camera
Main camera 50 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Aperture size: F1.8
Focal length: 23 mm
Sensor size: 1/1.56"
Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Second camera 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 12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal Length: 13 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.55"
Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Flash Dual LED
Video recording 7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps)
OIS, HDR
Front 12 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
PhoneArena Camera Test
Overall score: 137
Photo score: 139
Video score: 134

Connectivity & Features

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

Multimedia

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

Cellular

5G 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), 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
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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

MSRP $ 800
In The Box USB-C cable, SIM Tray ejector, Paperwork
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Availability

Officially announced Feb 01, 2023
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Alternative variants

With 256GB internal storage
Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage 256GB
MSRP $ 860
International
Differences from the main variant:
5G Bands 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+)

News

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Stop me if you've heard this one before. Samsung's Android 15-based One UI 7 update for your phone is right around the corner. For several months now, owners of devices like the Galaxy S23, S22, S21, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and even S24, Z Fold 6, and Z ...
, by Adrian Diaconescu, 6
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Samsung’s latest One UI 7 software update is starting to reach older Galaxy devices, and now the company has detailed exactly which new camera features are making the jump from the Galaxy S25 series to previous-generation models.A post on Samsung’s K...
, by Aleksandar Anastasov, 3
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One UI 7 beta just opened for these Galaxy phones - about time!
Finally! Samsung fans have been waiting for months to get a taste of One UI 7 and Android 15, but the delays have been wild. Now, Samsung has opened the One UI 7 beta for the Galaxy S23 series in select regions.A week ago, Samsung announced One UI 7 ...
, by Iskra Petrova, 1
One UI 7 beta just opened for these Galaxy phones - about time!
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If you're among the people who simply can't take it anymore – can't stand having to use One UI 6 (or some of its latter versions) – fret not, there's good news ahead.If you're living in the US, the UK, South Korea or India – and you...
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User Reviews

Overall User Rating
1 person recommends this phone.
Build quality
9.2
Camera quality
9.4
Performance
9.6
Display
9.8
Battery life and charging
6.8
Value for money
7.7
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
6
Unbalanced
Phone owned for more than a year

Great phone, the screen, cameras and performance is amazing. But the battery is abismal. I literally have to keep it on charge all the time. Max 4 hours of consistent use. Just annoying always looking for the next chatter

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8
A simply good phone
Phone owned for more than a year

This phone has worked amazingly since I got it in 2023. I'm happy to have this phone and it should last me maybe another 2 to 3 years it's just great quality. I kind of scratched the screen with my keys on accident so it's kinda bad...

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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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