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Samsung Galaxy S23
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Design |
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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 |
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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 | |
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Bright Max (20 APL) | 1531 (Good) |
Bright Min | 0.9 (Excellent) |
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Hardware |
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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 | |
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GeekBench 6 Single | 2023 |
GeekBench 6 Multi | 5180 |
3D Mark High | 3807 |
3D Mark Low | 2079 |
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Battery |
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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 | |
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Battery Life Estimate: | 6h 3min |
Browsing: | 15h 21min |
Gaming: | 8h 1min |
Video: | 8h 6min |
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Camera |
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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 | |
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Overall score: | 137 |
Photo score: | 139 |
Video score: | 134 |
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Connectivity & Features |
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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 |
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Headphones | No 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Screen mirroring | Wireless screen share |
Additional microphone(s) | Noise cancellation |
Cellular |
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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 |
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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 |
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MSRP | $ 800 |
In The Box | USB-C cable, SIM Tray ejector, Paperwork |
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Availability |
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Officially announced | Feb 01, 2023 |
Alternative variants
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Internal storage | 256GB |
MSRP | $ 860 |
Differences from the main variant: | |
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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+) |
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User Reviews
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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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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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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