SAMSUNG Galaxy S23+

Announced	2023, February 01
Status	Available. Released 2023, February 17

Technology	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only)
	CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 29, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
	1, 7, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
Speed	HSPA, LTE-A (up to 7CA), 5G

Dimensions	157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm (6.21 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight	196 g (6.91 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIM	Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised)

Type	Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak)
Size	6.6 inches, 105.3 cm2 (~87.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
	Always-on display

OS	Android 13, One UI 5.1
Chipset	Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU	Adreno 740

Card slot	No
Internal	256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
	UFS 4.0

Triple	50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Features	LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video	8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS

Single	12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF
Features	Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Type	Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable
Charging	45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min (advertised) 15W wireless (Qi/PMA) 4.5W reverse wireless

Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack	No
	32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG

WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes
Radio	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
	Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

Colors	Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime
Models	SM-S916B, SM-S916B/DS, SM-S916U, SM-S916U1, SM-S916W, SM-S916N, SM-S9160, SM-S916E, SM-S916E/DS
SAR	0.95 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	0.77 W/kg (head) 1.45 W/kg (body)
Price	$ 749.00 / € 1,039.00 / £ 779.00

Samsung Galaxy S23+ Review: A solid phone with a few caveats

The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is the middle child of Samsung's 2023 flagship lineup, sitting between the more compact S23 and the larger and more feature-rich S23 Ultra. It's a very good phone, but it's also a bit of a mixed bag. Here's a look at the pros and cons of the S23+, as well as who should buy it.

Display

The S23+ has a 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It's a beautiful display, with sharp colors, deep blacks, and wide viewing angles. It's also very bright, making it easy to see in direct sunlight.

Camera

The S23+ has a triple-lens rear camera system with a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultrawide sensor, and a 10MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. The camera performance is very good overall, with sharp and detailed photos in most lighting conditions. The ultrawide sensor is also good, but the telephoto sensor is a bit disappointing, especially compared to the S23 Ultra.

Performance

The S23+ is powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which is the fastest mobile processor on the market. The phone's performance is excellent, and it can handle anything you throw at it, from gaming to multitasking.

Battery life

The S23+ has a 4,700mAh battery, which is slightly larger than the battery in the S22+. The battery life is very good, and you should easily be able to get through a full day of use on a single charge.

Pros:

• Beautiful display
• Very good camera performance
• Excellent performance
• Very good battery life
• Long-term software support

Cons:

• Telephoto camera is a bit disappointing
• No microSD card slot
• Pricey

Who should buy it?

The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is a good phone for anyone who wants a large Android flagship with a great display, good camera performance, excellent performance, and very good battery life. It's also a good choice for people who want long-term software support, as Samsung promises to provide four years of major Android updates and five years of security updates for the S23 series.

However, if you're looking for the best possible camera performance or you need a microSD card slot, then you may want to consider the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra instead. And if you're on a budget, then you may want to consider the Samsung Galaxy S23 or another more affordable Android phone.

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