Samsung Galaxy S23

The Samsung Galaxy S23 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 on 1 February 2023 at Galaxy Unpacked and expected to release on 17 February 2023.[6][7][8][9][10]

"Galaxy S23" redirects here. For the satellite service, see Galaxy 23.
Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
S23 (left), S23+ (center), S23 Ultra (right)
CodenameDiamond
BrandSamsung Galaxy
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
SloganExperience NOOOW
ColorsPhantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender
SeriesGalaxy S series
ModelSM-S911x (S23)
SM-S916x (S23+)
SM-S918x (S23 Ultra)
(last letter varies by carrier and international models)
Compatible networks2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G NR
First releasedFebruary 1, 2023 (2023-02-01)
Availability by regionFebruary 17, 2023 (2023-02-17)
PredecessorSamsung Galaxy S22
Type
Form factorSlate
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
Mass
  • S23: 168 g (5.9 oz)
  • S23+: 195 g (6.9 oz)
  • S23 Ultra: 233 g (8.2 oz)
Operating systemAndroid 13 with One UI 5.1
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)
CPUOcta-Core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 740 @ 719 Mhz
ModemQualcomm X70 5G
Memory8 and 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM
Storage128 GB UFS 3.1 (S23), 256 GB UFS 4.0 (S23,S23+,S23 Ultra), 512 GB UFS 4.0 (S23+,S23 Ultra) and 1 TB UFS 4.0 (S23 Ultra) 60 GB used by system[1][2]
Removable storageNone
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM
Battery
  • S23: Li-Po 3900 mAh
  • S23+: Li-Po 4700 mAh
  • S23 Ultra: Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging
  • S23: Fast charging 25W
  • S23+/S23 Ultra: Fast charging 45W
  • All: Qi wireless charging 15W
Display
  • Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O capacitive touchscreen, HDR10+,1B colours, Peak brightness 1750 nits
  • S23: 6.1 in (150 mm) 1080 × 2340 (425 ppi), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 120 Hz refresh rate
  • S23+: 6.6 in (170 mm) 1080 × 2340 (393 ppi), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 120 Hz
  • S23 Ultra: 6.8 in (170 mm) 1440 × 3088 (500 ppi), 19.3:9 aspect ratio, 120 Hz LTPO
External displayAlways on
SoundDolby 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
  • All: LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
  • 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Front camera
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), PDAF
  • Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+
  • 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6(e), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
Data inputs
Water resistanceIP68 water/dust resistance, up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes
Website
References[3][4][5]

History

Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra were announced on February 1, 2023 from Galaxy Unpacked.

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 (right), S23+ (center), S23 Ultra (left)

The Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ are available in six colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, and Lime. And the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is available in eight colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime, Sky Blue, and Red.[11][12]

Graphite, Lime, Sky Blue, and Red are only available on samsung.com.

Galaxy S23 Galaxy S23+ Galaxy S23 Ultra
Color Name Online exclusive Color Name Online exclusive Color Name Online exclusive
Phantom Black Phantom Black Phantom Black
Cream Cream Cream
Green Green Green
Lavender Lavender Lavender
Graphite Graphite Graphite with Black frame
Lime Lime Lime with Silver frame
Sky Blue with Silver frame
Red with Black frame

Specifications

Chipset

Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra use Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy includes an Octa-Core CPU and an Adreno 740 GPU with a Qualcomm X70 modem for connectivity. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is a special version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 developed specifically for Samsung.[13][14] The difference between the regular version of the Snapdragon 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.[15]

Display

The S23 series feature "Dynamic AMOLED 2X" displays with HDR10+ support, 1750 nits of peak brightness, and "dynamic tone mapping" technology. All models utilize an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor.[16]

ModelDisplay sizeDisplay resolutionMax refresh rateVariable refresh rateShape
S236.1 in (155 mm)2340×1080 (~425 ppi)120 Hz48 Hz to 120 HzFlat sides
S23+6.6 in (168 mm)2340×1080 (~393 ppi)120 Hz48 Hz to 120 HzFlat sides
S23 Ultra6.8 in (173 mm)3088×1440 (~500 ppi)120 Hz1 Hz to 120 HzCurved sides

Cameras
Camera comparison on Galaxy S23 Series[16]
Models Galaxy S23 & S23+ Galaxy S23 Ultra
Wide Specs 50 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm, 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/1.7, 24 mm, 1/1.3", PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
Model Samsung S5KGN3 Samsung S5KHP2
Ultrawide Specs 12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 1/2.55", Dual Pixel PDAF on S23 Ultra
Model Sony IMX564
Telephoto Specs 10 MP, f/2.4, 70 mm, 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70 mm, 1/3.52", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Model Samsung S5K3K1 Sony IMX754
Periscope Telephoto Specs - 10 MP, f/4.9, 240 mm, 1/3.52", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Model Sony IMX754
Front Specs 12 MP, f/2.2, 26 mm, 1/3.24", PDAF
Model Samsung S5K3LU

The 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.[16]

Connectivity

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

Memory and storage
Models Galaxy S23 Galaxy S23+ Galaxy S23 Ultra
RAM Storage RAM Storage RAM Storage
Variant 1 8 GB 128 GB - - 8 GB 256 GB
Variant 2 8 GB 256 GB 8 GB 256 GB 12 GB 256 GB
Variant 3 8 GB 512 GB 8 GB 512 GB 12 GB 512 GB
Variant 4 - - - - 12 GB 1 TB

The Samsung Galaxy S23 offers 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB of internal storage options. The Samsung Galaxy S23+ offers 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB and 512 GB of internal storage options. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has 8 GB of RAM, and 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB of internal storage options.[16]

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.[17]

Batteries

The S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra contain non-removable 3,900 mAh, 4,700 mAh, and 5000 mAh Li-Po batteries respectively. 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.[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][21]

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