Design and Build

Here's an overview of the Samsung Galaxy S23, covering its design, features, performance, and value.

Display

The Samsung Galaxy S23 maintains a familiar design, with a focus on a compact and premium feel.[1] It features a design that is a scaled-down version of the S23+.[4] The phone has an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 panels on the front and back, providing durability and an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.[4] The back design has been updated with individual camera lenses instead of a contour cut, giving it a cleaner look.[1] The S23 is designed to be pocketable and comfortable for one-handed use.[2]

Performance

The S23 has a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.[1] The display offers a peak brightness of 1,750 nits, ensuring good visibility even in direct sunlight.[4] The screen provides vibrant colors and wide viewing angles.[4]

Camera

The Galaxy S23 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, which provides excellent performance.[4] The phone comes with 8GB of RAM and offers storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.[4] The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip is a custom and slightly faster (overclocked to 3.36GHz) version of the standard mobile CPU.[8] The phone handles demanding tasks and gaming smoothly.[4]

Battery Life

The S23 features a triple-lens camera system, including a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and a 10MP telephoto camera.[3] The front-facing camera has been upgraded to a 12MP sensor.[8] The camera captures pleasing photos in various lighting conditions with clean detail and vibrant colors.[4] The S23 offers up to 3x optical zoom and 30x Space Zoom.[8] The camera system is versatile, with various modes like Nightography and Portrait Video.[4]

Value and Verdict

The S23 runs on Android 13 with Samsung's One UI 5.1.[8] Samsung promises four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates.[8]

Software

The S23 has a 3,900mAh battery, which provides all-day battery life.[8] The phone supports 25W wired charging and wireless charging.[4]

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a strong contender in the compact Android phone market, offering a premium design, excellent performance, and a great camera system.[4]

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a well-rounded phone with a premium design, excellent performance, and a great camera system.[1] It offers a good balance of features and size.[4] The S23 is a strong contender in the compact Android phone market.[4] The price is a factor, with the US price remaining unchanged, but other regions saw price increases.[8]