Summary

Technical sheet of Samsung Galaxy S23

Description

Pros
Cons
  • Powerfull SOC
  • Camera quality
  • Design
  • NFC
  • No Mini Jack
  • Fragile
  • Short battery life
  • Charging Speed

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Brand

Brand Samsung
Aliases SM-S911W
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Versions and prices
Samsung Galaxy S23 Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S911B $ 289
Samsung Galaxy S23 Global · 8GB · 256GB · SM-S911B $ 285
Samsung Galaxy S23 N. America · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S911U $ 619
Samsung Galaxy S23 N. America · 8GB · 256GB · SM-S911U $ 429
Samsung Galaxy S23 N. America · 8GB · 512GB · SM-S911U
Samsung Galaxy S23 N. America · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S911W CA
Samsung Galaxy S23 N. America · 8GB · 256GB · SM-S911W CA
Samsung Galaxy S23 China · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S9110 $ 289
Samsung Galaxy S23 China · 8GB · 256GB · SM-S9110
Samsung Galaxy S23 China · 8GB · 512GB · SM-S9110
Samsung Galaxy S23 Latam · 8GB · 128GB · SM-S911E
Samsung Galaxy S23 Latam · 8GB · 256GB · SM-S911E
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Release Date

Release dateFebruary 2023, 3 years ago

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Design & Materials of Samsung Galaxy S23

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Structure

Size
70.9 mm146.3 mm7.6 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 168 g
Usable surface 88 %
Materials Glass , Aluminium , Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Resistance certificates (dust, water) IP68
Colors
Black
White
Gray
Purple
Green
Lime

Screen

Diagonal
6.1"
Type AMOLED
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9
Resolution 1080 x 2340 px FHD+
Density 422 ppi Very high density
Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 48-120 Hz refresh rate
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
  • Peak brightness - 1750 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 1200 cd/m²
  • 3000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
Best Mobiles with 6 inch screenBest mobile phones with AMOLED screen
Opinions on design and display

According to our users, the screen is excellent, with sharp colors, great brightness (up to 1750 nits), and a 120 Hz fluidity that makes a difference, although some note difficulties under direct sunlight.

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.2

119 reviews

Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.6

119 reviews

Is it comfortable?
9.5

119 reviews

Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0

119 reviews

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Performance & Hardware of Samsung Galaxy S23

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2
CPU 1x3.2GHz CortexX3 + 2x2.8 GHz CortexA715 + 2x2.8 GHz CortexA710 + 3x2.02 GHz CortexA510
Type Octa-Core
Nanometer 4 nm
Frequency 3.2 GHz
64 Bits Yes
More smartphones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 processor

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 740

RAM

RAM 8 GB
Type --
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Antutu

Score
1.752.720 Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 91% of devices

Storage

Capacity 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No
More smartphones with 128GB of internal storage

Security

Fingerprint Yes, in screen

Sensors

Fingerprint Yes
Proximity Yes
Light sensor Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Compass Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Barometer Yes
Hall Yes
Geomagnetic Yes
Audio
Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
Others
Notifications LED --
Cooling system No
Gaming buttons No
Opinions on performance

According to our users, performance is exceptional thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, offering impeccable fluidity in all tasks and demanding games. However, some report occasional overheating with intensive use.

Does it have good sound?
9.0

119 reviews

Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6

119 reviews

What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.2

119 reviews

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Camera of Samsung Galaxy S23

Triple rear camera

Standard
1
Resolution 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8
Sensor Samsung GN5
Type ISOCELL
Sensor size 1/1.57"
Pixel size 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2)
2
Resolution
12.2 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Sensor
Sony IMX564
Type
CMOS
Sensor size
1/2.55"
Pixel size
1.40 µm
Telephoto lens
3
Resolution
10 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Sensor
Samsung S5K3K1
Type
ISOCELL
Sensor size
1/3.9"
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Flash LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes, 960 fps
Features
  • Night Mode 2.0
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
More smartphones with GN5 lens modelMore smartphones with LED

Selfie

Resolution 12 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2
Sensor Samsung S5K3LU
Type ISOCELL
Pixel size --
Others
Extra
  • 3X Optical Zoom
  • 30X Digital Zoom
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
133
Mobile
-
Photo
-
Video
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Opinions on the camera

According to our users, the cameras are excellent, offering high-quality and sharp photos and videos, even with zoom. However, opinions vary on night mode and AI processing, which sometimes appears unnatural or with artifacts.

Quality of daytime photos
9.3

119 reviews

Quality of nighttime photos
8.3

119 reviews

Quality of selfies
8.6

119 reviews

Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9

119 reviews

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Network compatibility

No official network bands
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Connectivity of Samsung Galaxy S23

Bands

5G n1 (2100), n3 (1800), n5 (850), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n20 (800), n38 (2600), n41 (2500), n66 (1700), n71 (600), n77 (3700), n78 (3500)
4G LTE B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B14 (700), B18 (800), B19 (800), B20 (800), B25 (1900+), B26 (850), B28b (700), B28a (700), B29 (700), B30 (2300), B38 (TDD 2600), B39 (TDD 1900), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500), B46 (TDD 900), B66 (1700/2100), B71 (600)
3G B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B8 (900), B19 (800)
2G B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900)
No official network bands

SIM card

TypeDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM)

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Wi-Fi

Standards 802.11a , 802.11b , 802.11g , 802.11n , 802.11n 5GHz , 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 5.3 LELow energy consumption
Profiles
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC

Navigation

Supports GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), Galileo (E1+E5a)

USB

Charging Yes
Mass Storage Yes
USB On-The-Go (OTG) Yes
USB Type C Yes
USB Host 3.1 Yes

SAR

-- --
Others
NFC
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Radio FM
No
Computer sync
Yes
OTA sync
Yes
Tethering.
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
VoWiFi
Yes
No official network bands
Yes
eSIM
Yes
Opinions on connectivity

According to our users, connectivity is very good, highlighting 5G and eSIM. However, the absence of the 3.5mm headphone jack is a recurring negative point, and the charging speed (25W) is considered slow for a high-end device.

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2

119 reviews

Quality of the GPS
9.4

119 reviews

And the WiFi?
9.6

119 reviews

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Battery of Samsung Galaxy S23

Capacity
3900 mAh
Type Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes , 25.0W
Others
Extra
  • 10W wireless (Qi/PMA)
  • 4.5W reverse wireless
Opinions on the battery

According to our users, the battery is the most polarized aspect; many consider it sufficient for a day of moderate use thanks to its optimization, but others find it insufficient, especially with heavy gaming or intense use.

How long does the battery last?
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 24%
    More than one day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 30%
    Less than a day
  • 6%
    Less than half day

119 reviews

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Software of Samsung Galaxy S23

Software

Operating System Android 13 Tiramisu
Android 13
Google Services With Google Mobile Services
Updates
  • OS updates: 4 years
  • Security updates: 5 years
More smartphones with Android 13 operating system
Opinions on the software
Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall

119 reviews

Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 63%
    Every two months or less
  • 34%
    Every six months
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Never

119 reviews

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User reviews about the Samsung Galaxy S23

User score

9.2
  • 106
  • 11
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
119 reviews
  • Screen9.1
  • Performance9.3
  • Camera8.8
  • Connectivity9.4
  • Battery6.5
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Kimovil users describe it as a compact and powerful mobile, offering excellent value for money as a premium high-end device. They highlight its fluidity, performance, and cameras, considering it a great option even years after its launch. However, battery life is the most controversial point, although many find it acceptable for its size.

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  • 7.5 Design & Materials
  • 7.6 Performance & Hardware
  • 8.4 Camera
  • 8.4 Connectivity
  • 5.3 Battery
What is a Ki score?
Ki is an automatic score based on the specifications and prices of devices. It is calculated using over 200 variables to rank smartphones, tablets and other devices from best to worst.
How do we calculate the Ki?

In this case, to determine the score we evaluate 5 general aspects:

  • Design and screen
  • Hardware and performance
  • Camera
  • Connectivity
  • Battery

Once these 5 factors have been rated, we introduce the price variable. This means that any two devices with the same ratings get a different Ki score for quality vs price.

Even a device objectively worse than another may have a higher Ki score if it has a better price.

Does the Ki score change?

The Ki varies as time goes by. As new devices with better specifications enter the market the Ki score of older devices will go down, always being compensated of their decrease in price.