Samsung Galaxy S23

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Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Galaxy S23 Logo.svg
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S23 (left), S23+ (center), S23 Ultra (right)
CodenameDiamond
Brand Samsung Galaxy
Manufacturer Samsung Electronics
Slogan S23/S23+: Experience NOOOW
S23 Ultra: Epic Nights are Coming
ColorsS23/S23+: Cream, Lavender
S23 Ultra: Green, Phantom Black
S23 FE: Graphite, Mint, Purple
Series Galaxy S series
ModelInternational models:
SM-S911x (S23)
SM-S916x (S23+)
SM-S918x (S23 Ultra)
SM-S711x (S23 FE)
(last letter varies by carrier and international models)
Japanese models:
SCG19 (au, S23)
SC-51D (NTT Docomo, S23)
SM-S911C (Rakuten Mobile, S23)
SCG20 (au, S23 Ultra)
SC-52D (NTT Docomo, S23 Ultra)
SCG24 (au, S23 FE)
Compatible networks 2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G NR
First releasedFebruary 17, 2023;14 months ago (2023-02-17)
DiscontinuedJanuary 17, 2024;3 months ago (2024-01-17)
Predecessor Samsung Galaxy S22
Successor Samsung Galaxy S24
Type
Form factor Slate
Dimensions
  • S23: 146.3 mm (5.76 in) H
    70.9 mm (2.79 in) W
    7.6 mm (0.30 in) D
  • S23+: 157.8 mm (6.21 in) H
    76.2 mm (3.00 in) W
    7.6 mm (0.30 in) D
  • S23 Ultra: 163.4 mm (6.43 in) H
    78.1 mm (3.07 in) W
    8.9 mm (0.35 in) D
  • S23 FE: 158 mm (6.2 in) H
    76.5 mm (3.01 in) W
    8.2 mm (0.32 in) D
Mass
  • S23: 168 g (5.9 oz)
  • S23+: 195 g (6.9 oz)
  • S23 Ultra: 233 g (8.2 oz)
  • S23 FE: 209 g (7.4 oz)
Operating system Original: Android 13 with One UI 5.1 Current: Android 14 with One UI 6.1
System-on-chip
CPU
  • S23/S23+/S23 Ultra: Octa-Core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
  • S23 FE: Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
  • S23/S23+/S23 Ultra: Adreno 740 @ 719 MHz
  • S23 FE: Xclipse 920
Modem Qualcomm X70 5G
Memory8 or 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM
Storage
  • S23: 128/256/512 GB
  • S23+: 256/512 GB
  • S23 Ultra: 256/512 GB, 1 TB
  • S23 FE: 128/256 GB
  • UFS 3.1 (128 GB), 4.0 (256+ GB)
Removable storage None
SIM Nano-SIM and eSIM
Battery
  • S23: Li-ion 3900 mAh
  • S23+: Li-ion 4700 mAh
  • S23 Ultra: Li-ion 5000 mAh
  • S23 FE: Li-ion 4500 mAh
Charging
  • S23/S23 FE: Super fast charging at 25W
  • S23+/S23 Ultra: Super fast charging 2.0 at 45W
  • All: Qi certified Fast wireless charging at 15W
  • Wireless Powershare at 4.5W
Display
  • Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Infinity-O, capacitive touchscreen, HDR10+, 1B colors, peak brightness 1750 nits,
    (Diamond PenTile)
  • S23: 6.1 in (150 mm) 2340 × 1080 (425 ppi), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 120 Hz refresh rate
  • S23+: 6.6 in (170 mm) 2340 × 1080 (393 ppi), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 120 Hz
  • S23 Ultra: 6.8 in (170 mm) 3088 × 1440 (500 ppi), 19.3:9 aspect ratio, 120 Hz LTPO
  • S23 FE: 6.4 in (160 mm) 2340 × 1080 (403 ppi), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 120 Hz refresh rate
External display Always on
Sound Dolby Atmos Stereo speakers
Rear camera
  • S23/S23+: 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
  • 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
  • S23 Ultra: 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
  • 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
  • 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
  • S23 FE: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), PDAF, OIS
  • 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)
Front camera
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), PDAF
  • Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+
  • 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
Data inputs
Water resistance IP68 water/dust resistance, up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes
Website
References [1] [2] [3]

The Samsung Galaxy S23Series, is a series of high-end Android-based smartphones designed, developed, manufactured, and marketed by Samsung Electronics as part of its flagship Galaxy S series. The phones were announced and unveiled on 1 February 2023 at the Galaxy Unpacked in-person event and were released on 17 February 2023. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] They collectively serve as the successor to the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. It was succeeded by the Samsung Galaxy S24 series.

Contents

History

The first three phones in the series- the Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra were announced on 1 February 2023 at the Galaxy Unpacked event.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was announced on Oct. 3, 2023 and was released on October 26, 2023. [9]

Lineup

The Galaxy S23 series includes three devices, which share the same lineup and screen sizes with the previous Galaxy S22 series. The entry-level Galaxy S23 features a flat 6.1-inch (155 mm) display with a variable refresh rate from 48 Hz to 120 Hz, 8 GB of RAM, and storage options from 128 GB to 512 GB. The Galaxy S23+ features similar hardware in a larger 6.6-inch (168 mm) form factor, storage options starting at 256 GB, faster charging rate and larger battery capacity. At the top of the lineup, the Galaxy S23 Ultra features a curved 6.8-inch (173 mm) display with a variable refresh rate starting at 1 Hz, 8 GB or 12 GB of RAM, storage options from 256 GB to 1 TB, and the largest battery capacity in the lineup. Additionally, it features a more advanced camera setup, a higher-resolution display, and like the previous Galaxy S22 Ultra, an integrated S Pen for increased functionality and productivity.

Design

Back of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Cream (right), S23+ Lavender (center), and S23 Ultra Green (left) Back of the Samsung Galaxy S23.jpg
Back of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Cream (right), S23+ Lavender (center), and S23 Ultra Green (left)

All models in the Samsung Galaxy S23 series are available in four standard colors: Cream, Lavender, Green, and Phantom Black, with four additional colors available only at samsung.com: Graphite and Lime, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra exclusives Red and Sky Blue. [10] [11]

Galaxy S23Galaxy S23+Galaxy S23 Ultra
ColorNameOnline exclusiveColorNameOnline exclusiveColorNameOnline exclusive
Phantom BlackDark Red x.svgPhantom BlackDark Red x.svgPhantom BlackDark Red x.svg
CreamDark Red x.svgCreamDark Red x.svgCreamDark Red x.svg
GreenDark Red x.svgGreenDark Red x.svgGreenDark Red x.svg
LavenderDark Red x.svgLavenderDark Red x.svgLavenderDark Red x.svg
GraphiteYes check.svgGraphiteYes check.svgGraphite with Black frameYes check.svg
LimeYes check.svgLimeYes check.svgLime with Silver frameYes check.svg
Sky Blue with Silver frameYes check.svg
Red with Black frameYes check.svg

Specifications

Hardware

Chipset

Unlike the Samsung Galaxy S22 and previous generations, which in some African and all European and Latin American countries utilized Samsung's own Exynos chip, the Galaxy S23 series uses the Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip worldwide.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, which is a special version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 developed specifically for Samsung, [12] [13] includes an Octa-Core CPU and an Adreno 740 GPU with a Qualcomm X70 modem for connectivity. The difference between the regular version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 compared to the Samsung version is that the Samsung version features an overclocked Cortex-X3 core at 3.36 GHz instead of 3.20 GHz, and the Adreno 740 GPU has been overclocked to 719 MHz instead of 680 MHz. [14]

Display

The Galaxy S23 series features a "Dynamic AMOLED 2X" display with HDR10+ support, 1750 nits of peak brightness, and "dynamic tone mapping" technology. All models use an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor. [15]

Model Display size Resolution Density Aspect ratio Max refresh rate Variable refresh rate Shape
S236.1 in (155 mm)2340×1080~425 ppi19.5:9120 Hz48 Hz to 120 HzRounded corners, flat sides
S23+6.6 in (168 mm)~393 ppi
S23 Ultra6.8 in (173 mm)3088×1440~500 ppi19.3:91 Hz to 120 HzSharp corners, curved sides

Cameras

The Galaxy S23 and S23+ have a 50 MP wide sensor, a 10 MP telephoto sensor and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. The S23 Ultra has a 200 MP wide sensor, two 10 MP telephoto sensors and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. The front camera uses a 12 MP sensor on all three models. [15]

Camera comparison on the Galaxy S23 series [15]
ModelsGalaxy S23 & S23+Galaxy S23 Ultra
WideSpecs50 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm, 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS200 MP, f/1.7, 24 mm, 1/1.3", PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
ModelSamsung S5KGN3Samsung S5KHP2
UltrawideSpecs12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 1/2.55", Dual Pixel PDAF on S23 Ultra
ModelSony IMX564
TelephotoSpecs10 MP, f/2.4, 70 mm, 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom10 MP, f/2.4, 70 mm, 1/3.52", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
ModelSamsung S5K3K1Sony IMX754
Periscope Telephoto Specs–10 MP, f/4.9, 240 mm, 1/3.52", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
ModelSony IMX754
FrontSpecs12 MP, f/2.2, 26 mm, 1/3.24", PDAF
ModelSamsung S5K3LU

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra support 5G SA/NSA/Sub6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.

Memory and storage

The Samsung Galaxy S23 offers 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB, 256 GB, and in some regions, 512 GB of internal storage options. The Galaxy S23+ offers 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB and 512 GB of internal storage options. The Galaxy S23 Ultra has 8 GB or 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB of internal storage options. [15]

The 128 GB version of the Galaxy S23 uses the older UFS 3.1 storage format, while versions with 256 GB and more use the newer, faster and more efficient UFS 4.0. [16]

ModelsGalaxy S23Galaxy S23+Galaxy S23 Ultra
RAM Storage RAM Storage RAM Storage
Variant 18 GB128 GB––8 GB256 GB
Variant 28 GB256 GB8 GB256 GB12 GB256 GB
Variant 38 GB512 GB8 GB512 GB12 GB512 GB
Variant 4––––12 GB1 TB

Batteries

The Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra contain non-removable 3,900 mAh, 4,700 mAh, and 5,000 mAh Li-ion batteries respectively. [17] The S23 supports wired charging over USB-C at up to 25W (using USB Power Delivery) while the S23+ and S23 Ultra have faster 45W charging, branded by Samsung as "Super Fast Charging 2.0" . [18] All three have Qi inductive charging up to 15W. The phones also have the ability to charge other Qi-compatible devices from the S23's own battery power, which is branded as "Wireless PowerShare," at up to 4.5W. [19]

Software

The Samsung Galaxy S23 phones were released with Android 13 with Samsung's One UI 5.1 software. Samsung Knox is included for enhanced device security, and a separate version exists for enterprise use. Samsung has promised 4 years of major Android OS updates and 1 additional year of security updates for a total of 5 years worth of updates. [20]

Controversies

On 10 March, a Reddit user made a post accusing Samsung of using artificial intelligence to digitally enhance photos of the moon with its 'Scene Optimizer' feature, which was introduced with the Samsung Galaxy S10.

Replying to the controversy, Samsung issued an article in which it explains that it used variety of processes such as "Scene Optimiser", "AI Deep Learning" and "Super Resolution" to apply multi frame processing to enhance the moon. [21]

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