Updated : Aug 08, 2025, 7:00 AM

Samsung Galaxy S23

Full Specifications

Released · Feb 17, 2023

6.1-inch · 2340x1080px

6.8

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8.4

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Deals

$237

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Availability
Officially announced	Feb 01, 2023
Prices (MSRP)	$800
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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, 88.57% screen-to-body
Type	Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR, 1750 nits
Resolution	2340x1080px, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

PhoneArena Display Test
Bright Max (20 APL)	1531 (Good)
Bright Min	0.9 (Excellent)
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Hardware
System chip	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AC (4 nm)
Processor	Octa-core 1x3.36GHz Kryo Prime 4x2.8GHz Kryo Gold 3x2.0GHz Kryo Silve
GPU	Adreno 740
Memory	8GB (LPDDR5X)/128GB (UFS 4.0) 8GB/256GB
Storage expansion	not expandable
OS	Android (14, 13)
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PhoneArena Performance Test
GeekBench 6 Single	2023
GeekBench 6 Multi	5180
3D Mark High	3807
3D Mark Low	2079
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Battery
Type	3900 mAh, 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
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Camera
Rear	Triple camera
Main camera	50 MP (OIS, PDAF) Sensor name: Samsung ISOCELL Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 23 mm Sensor size: 1/1.56" Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Second camera	12 MP (Ultra-wide) Sensor name: Sony IMX564 Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Third camera	12 MP (Telephoto, OIS) Sensor name: Samsung S5K3K1 Optical zoom: 3.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 64 mm Sensor size: 1/3.94" Pixel size: 1.0 μm
Flash	Dual LED
Video recording	8K UHD (30 fps), 4K UHD (60 fps), 1080p (960 fps) OIS, HDR
Front	12 MP Video capture: 4K UHD (60 fps)

PhoneArena Camera Test
Overall score:	137
Photo score:	139
Video score:	134
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Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	5.3
WLAN	a,b,g,n,ac,Wi-Fi 6,Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax
USB	Type-C
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Location	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Other	NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB)

Multimedia
Headphones	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers	Earpiece, Multiple speakers

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, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71
4G (TDD) Bands	38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48
3G Bands	1, 2, 4, 5, 8
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

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Alternative variants

With 256GB internal storage

Differences from the main variant:
Memory	256GB
Prices (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, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66
4G (TDD) Bands	38, 39, 40, 41

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Overall User Rating

(5 reviews)

8.4

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

Mustardmana

Arena Apprentice

Unbalanced

Posted: May 18, 2025, 4:35 PM

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

Duqustar

Arena Apprentice

A simply good phone

Posted: Jan 31, 2025, 8:24 PM

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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s23

Posted: Aug 25, 2024, 2:54 PM

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