Overall Score
78.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#47)78.3
Performance(#100)88.3
Camera(#60)58.5
Display(#641)88.5
Battery(#246)78.0
Build(#1585)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy S23+
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy S23+ features a sleek design with a glass front and back made from Gorilla Glass Victus 2, complemented by an aluminum frame, and is available in multiple colors.
- Its 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display boasts a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and impressive peak brightness of 1750 nits, ensuring vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, it delivers exceptional performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 740 GPU, supported by 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile 50 MP wide lens, a 10 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording in 8K and featuring optical image stabilization.
- The 4700 mAh battery supports 45W wired and wireless charging, providing long-lasting usage.
- Running on Android 13 with One UI 6.1.1, it promises up to four major updates for longevity.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB Type-C 3.2.
- The device lacks a headphone jack but features stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
- Water resistance adds to its durability, making it suitable for various environments.
- Overall, the Galaxy S23+ combines high-end specifications with a premium build.
Specifications
General
Release Date2023, February 01
Announced2023, February 01
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.6"
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (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
Memory256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Front Camera12 MP
Front Camera Details12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video Recording8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4700 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4700 mAh
Charging Details45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min15W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm (6.21 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight196 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsPhantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
OS VersionAndroid 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo