Samsung Galaxy S23

Samsung Galaxy S23
  • Display: 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED - 1080x2340 pixels
  • Chip: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
  • Camera: 3 (50MP + 12MP + 10MP)
  • Battery: 3900 mAh
  • OS: Android 13 (Upgradeable to Android 14)
  • Weight: 168 g

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB
- 8/512 GB

Review

Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview

Tech Specs

Full specs and component tests Samsung Galaxy S23

Display

Display quality comparison
Type Dynamic AMOLED
Size 6.1 in
Resolution 1080x2340 pixels
Aspect ratio 19.5:9
Pixel density 425 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate Yes (24-120 Hz)
Max brightness 800 nits
HDR support Yes HDR10+
Screen-to-body ratio 88 %
Features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Samsung Galaxy S23
1197 nits
sRGB gamut98.9 %
PWM (Flicker)240 Hz
Response time1 ms
Contrast∞ Infinite

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 146.3 mm (5.76 in)
Width 70.9 mm (2.79 in)
Thickness 7.6 mm (0.3 in)
Weight 168 g (5.93 oz)
Water resistance IP68
Cooling system Vapor chamber
Back panel Glass
Frame Metal
Colors - White
- Black
- Gray
- Green
- Purple
- Yellow
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Display
Screen-to-body ratio
Samsung Galaxy S23
88 %

Performance

Testing Samsung Galaxy S23 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Max Frequency 3360 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (1 + 2 + 2 + 3)
Architecture - 3/2 (Cortex-A510)
- 2/2.8 (Cortex-A710)
- 2/2.8 (Cortex-A715)
- 1/3.2 (Cortex-X3)
Process TSMC
Transistor Size 4 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon
Graphics Adreno 740
GPU Cores 1536
GPU Frequency 719 MHz
FLOPS 2089 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S23
1831
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S23
4914
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)1831
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)4914
Geekbench Compute (GPU)9422
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Samsung Galaxy S23
1522811
CPU380535
GPU598896
Memory273271
UX270109
NanoReview Score1522811
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Samsung Galaxy S23
12039
Max Surface Temp.34.3 °C
Stability60 %
Graphics Test72 fps
Graphics Score12039
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Samsung Galaxy S23
15602
Writing score19330
Web score14262
Video editing7840
Data manipulation12674
NanoReview Score15602

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR5X
Channels 4
Storage
Storage Capacity- 128 GB
- 256 GB
- 512 GB
Storage TypeUFS 4.0
Memory CardNo

Software

OS Android 13 (Upgradeable to Android 14)
OS Size 29.7 GB
UI Skin One UI 6.1

Battery

Volume 3900 mAh
Max Charging Power 25 W
Battery Type Li-ion
Removable No
Wireless Charging Yes (10 W)
Reverse Charging Yes (Wireless)
Fast Charging Yes (57% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 1:16 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy S23
22:02
Web Browsing08:12 h
Video Playback13:41 h
Games05:20 h
Standby Mode109 h

Main camera

Matrix 50 MP
Photo resolution 8160x6120 pixels
Zoom Optical, 3x
Flash LED
Stabilization Optical
8K Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps)
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 120 fps)
Slow Motion 960 fps (1080p)
Wide-angle lens 120 °
Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
Telephoto: 10 MP
Ultra-wide: 12 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Main lens
Matrix50 MP
Aperturef/1.8
Focal length23 mm
SensorSamsung S5KGN3
Sensor size1/1.57
Pixel size1 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
StabilizationOptical
Telephoto
Matrix10 MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal length70 mm
SensorSamsung S5K3K1
Sensor size1/3.94
Pixel size1 μm
StabilizationOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix12 MP
Aperturef/2.2
Focal length13 mm
SensorSony IMX564
Sensor size1/2.55
Pixel size1.4 μm
StabilizationDigital
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Samsung Galaxy S23
129
Video quality
Samsung Galaxy S23
137
Overall camera score
Samsung Galaxy S23
133
Bokeh70
Preview72
Zoom126

Front camera

Matrix 12 MP
Photo resolution 4000x3000 pixels
Aperture f/2.2
Focal length 26 mm
Sensor Samsung S5K3LU
Sensor size 1/3.24
Pixel size 1.12 μm
Autofocus Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
Stabilization Digital
Video resolution 2160p (4K) at 60 fps
TOF 3D sensor No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.3
Bluetooth features LE
USB type USB Type-C
USB version 3.2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort Yes DP 1.2
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS
NFC* Yes
Infrared Port No
Connectivity
SIM Count*1
SIM TypeNano
SIM ModeDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *Yes
Hybrid SlotNo
2G BandsGSM 850/1700/1900/2100Mhz
3G BandsUMTS 6/5/8/34
LTE Bands*LTE (B/B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B16/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B27/B28/B29/B30/B38/B39/B40/B41/B66/B71)
LTE category20
5G SupportYes

Sound

Speakers Stereo
3.5 mm Jack No
FM Radio No
Dolby Atmos Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Samsung Galaxy S23
91.5 dB

Other

Class Flagship
Announced February, 2023 yr
Release Date February, 2023 yr
Launch Price ($) 799
Sensors - Hall Sensor
- Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included No

Note

Samsung Galaxy S23:

The 128GB version uses slower UFS 3.1 memory, while the 256GB and 512GB models have UFS 4.0.

* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

User Rating

4 out 5 Points (4 Votes)

Comments (9)

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ChrisApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
Samsung S Series is one of the best phones, and top Android phones now. If you want a long-term Android phone, it's a great investment. Snapdragon processors in Samsung S Series outperform others. S23 Ultra has excellent camera and fits in your pocket. It has the latest battery, screen, and processor tech. Think of it as a 5-7 year investment. Overall score: 9.5/10.
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Yeah...April 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
Thanks to the stranger on the internet who is clearly not a Samsung salesperson. We'll keep that in mind.
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YuriiApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
Pro mode can record Full HD at 120FPS.
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SerhiiApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
Thanks for the helpful comment.
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Customer XxxApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
Please update Geekbench results for the S23.
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AkinbeyApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
Geekbench scores were entered low. Can they be updated?
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Fun fact:April 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
This article says the S23 series uses LPDDR5 RAM, not LPDDR5X: https://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_has_picked_more_efficient_ram_for_the_galaxy_s25_series-news-66071.php
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SerhiiApril 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
They wrote that, but it’s not true.
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Really?April 19, 2025 pm30 17:19
Serhii, How do you know? Samsung’s website says what type of memory is in the S23?
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