Samsung Galaxy S23 review

Introduction

One of the most effective compact telephones on this planet simply received higher – the Samsung Galaxy S23 is quicker, sturdier, higher linked, and with extra battery juice. The Galaxy S23 continues to be as small, light-weight and enticing as ever, and we count on it to turn into a fan-favorite within the compact section.

The new Galaxy S23 fashions introduce a refined design, and that is the very first thing you’ll discover. The contour-cut digital camera housing is not any extra; there are simply three small rings for the lenses. Additionally, the entrance and rear glass panels at the moment are product of Gorilla Glass Victus 2 sheets with improved drop resistance.

The Galaxy S23 retains the compact 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with prolonged 1080p decision and dynamic 120Hz refresh fee. The peak brightness of the panel has been improved, and it is now 1750 nits, up from 1300 nits on the Galaxy S22.

For the primary time in a very long time, all the Galaxy S23 lineup makes use of a Snapdragon chipset, so that you needn’t import a Qualcomm-powered unit in case you are not a fan of the Exynos platform (we cannot blame you). Even higher, Samsung used an overclocked model unique to the Galaxy S23 telephones with greater CPU and GPU clocks. The new fashions additionally depend on next-generation reminiscence chips made by Samsung themselves.

The triple digital camera on the again has seen no enhancements – the 50MP OIS main, the 10MP 3x telephoto, and the 12MP ultrawide digital camera keep the identical. What has been upgraded is the selfie digital camera – it’s now 12MP and helps Super HDR, whereas autofocus and 4K capturing stay accessible.

The battery capability has been elevated by 200mAh, and it is now 3,900mAh. The charging capabilities are the identical as on the S22 – 25W wired charging, with wi-fi and reverse wi-fi choices accessible.

Connectivity-wise, the Galaxy S23 introduces tri-band Wi-Fi with 6e assist and Bluetooth 5.3. The Ultra Wideband assist continues to be reserved for the Plus and Ultra variations.

Long story quick – the Galaxy S23 is a quicker model of the Galaxy S22 with a brighter display and a bigger battery. And a extra lovely design, although that’s all the time subjective.

Samsung Galaxy S23 specs at a look:

• Body: 146.3×70.9×7.6mm, 168g; Glass entrance (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass again (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum body; IP68 mud/waterproof (as much as 1.5m for 30 minutes), Armor aluminum body with harder drop and scratch resistance (marketed).
• Display: 6.10″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak), 1080x2340px decision, 19.5:9 side ratio, 422ppi; Always-on show.
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm): Octa-core (1×3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510); Adreno 740.
• Memory: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM; UFS 3.1 – 128GB solely, UFS 4.0.
• OS/Software: Android 13, One UI 5.1.
• Rear digital camera: Wide (essential): 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; Telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm, 1/3.94″, 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom; Ultra extensive angle: 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55″ 1.4µm, Super Steady video.
• Front digital camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (extensive), Dual Pixel PDAF.
• Video seize: Rear digital camera: 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS; Front digital camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps.
• Battery: 3900mAh; 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (marketed), Wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wi-fi.
• Misc: Fingerprint reader (underneath show, ultrasonic); NFC; stereo audio system; Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop expertise assist), Bixby pure language instructions and dictation, Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard licensed).

The Galaxy S23 is a flagship by the ebook; there are not any two phrases about that – it has the construct and appears, the display, the chipset, and the cameras of a premium smartphone. The solely issues we take into account lacking are 10-bit shade depth for the display – one thing many high-end telephones are providing, and the Ultra Wideband assist – a connectivity choice that might have allowed assist for the SmartTag+. You can nonetheless use the common Bluetooth-reliant SmartTags, after all.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a minor replace over the Galaxy S22, and we doubt that many S22 homeowners will discover sufficient novelties to make them improve. But it has greater than sufficient new options over the Galaxy S21 and older to make it a sexy provide. Even higher, it’s shaping as the most effective compact Android cellphone in the marketplace. And now it is time to correctly meet it, lets?

Unboxing the Samsung Galaxy S23

The Galaxy S23 arrives in a skinny paper field, which incorporates the cellphone itself, a USB-C cable, and a SIM ejection device.

Samsung eliminated chargers and headphones from its packing containers a few years in the past, however we’re glad it nonetheless gives cables (not like Sony). And if you happen to’ve purchased a Samsung 25W charger, the one which has been accessible for just a few years already, or any USB-C PD + PPS energy adapter, you’re already nicely ready.