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Samsung Galaxy S23

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Samsung Electronics
IndustryConsumer electronics
FoundedJanuary 13, 1969; 57 years ago (1969-01-13) in Suwon, South Korea
Headquarters
Suwon
,
South Korea
ProductsSmartphones, consumer electronics
Websitewww.samsung.com


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The Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup represents Samsung Electronics’ premium Android smartphones within its flagship Galaxy S series portfolio for the year 2023. These devices were officially introduced during the live Galaxy Unpacked event on February 1, 2023, while the Fan Edition variant debuted later on October 3, 2023.[1][2][3][4][5] Serving as the direct successors to the previous Galaxy S22 series alongside the Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition model, the first trio—the standard S23, the larger S23+, and the top-tier Ultra—became available across markets in the United States and Europe starting February 17, 2023.[6] The Fan Edition model followed globally on October 26, 2023.[7]

This series was eventually replaced by the subsequent Galaxy S24 lineup unveiled on January 17, 2024.[8]

History

The initial trio of devices in this lineup—the Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra—were unveiled during the Galaxy Unpacked event on February 1, 2023.

Later, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE was introduced on October 3, 2023, followed by its market release on October 26, 2023.

Lineup

The Galaxy S23 collection comprises three models that maintain the same lineup structure and display dimensions as the preceding Galaxy S22 series. The base model, Galaxy S23, offers a distinctive flat 6.1-inch (155 mm) screen featuring a variable refresh rate ranging from 48 Hz up to 120 Hz, paired with 8 GB of RAM and storage capacities between 128 GB and 512 GB. The Galaxy S23+ shares much of the same hardware but in a larger 6.6-inch (168 mm) size, starting with storage at 256 GB, supports expandable memory, includes a faster charging capability, and houses a bigger battery. Positioned at the top, the Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts a curved 6.8-inch (173 mm) display with a variable refresh rate beginning at 1 Hz, options of either 8 GB or 12 GB RAM, storage ranging from 256 GB to 1 TB, and the most substantial battery among the series. It also incorporates an enhanced camera system and a higher-resolution display. Similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, it integrates an S Pen for added productivity and functionality.

Design

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Rear view of Samsung Galaxy S23 Cream (right), S23+ Lavender (center), and S23 Ultra Green (left)

The entire Samsung Galaxy S23 range is offered in four primary color options: Cream, Lavender, Green, and Phantom Black. Additionally, four exclusive colors are available solely through samsung.com: Graphite and Lime for all models, with Red and Sky Blue reserved exclusively for the Galaxy S23 Ultra.[9][10]

Galaxy S23 FE Galaxy S23 and S23+ Galaxy S23 Ultra
Standard colors
Colors exclusive online —


Chipset

In contrast to the Samsung Galaxy S22 and earlier models, which employed Samsung's proprietary Exynos processors in certain African regions as well as all European and Latin American markets, the Galaxy S23 lineup is equipped globally with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset.

This Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is a customized iteration of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, tailored exclusively for Samsung.[11][12] It integrates an Octa-Core CPU alongside an Adreno 740 GPU and includes a Qualcomm X70 modem to handle connectivity. The distinction between this Samsung variant and the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 lies in its overclocked Cortex-X3 core running at 3.36 GHz (compared to the usual 3.20 GHz), as well as an enhanced Adreno 740 GPU clocked at 719 MHz instead of 680 MHz.[13]

Display

The Galaxy S23 series showcases a "Dynamic AMOLED 2X" panel that supports HDR10+, delivering peak brightness levels of up to 1450 nits on the Galaxy S23 FE and reaching as high as 1750 nits on the other variants. It also incorporates "dynamic tone mapping" technology to enhance visual fidelity. For biometric security, the Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra come equipped with ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor technology,[14] whereas the Galaxy S23 FE utilizes an optical in-screen fingerprint reader.

Model Display size Resolution Density Aspect ratio Maximum refresh rate Variable refresh rate Design
S23 FE 6.4 in (163 mm) 2340×1080 ~403 ppi 19.5:9 120 Hz 60 Hz to 120 Hz Rounded corners, flat edges
S23 6.1 in (155 mm) ~425 ppi 48 Hz to 120 Hz
S23+ 6.6 in (168 mm) ~393 ppi
S23 Ultra 6.8 in (173 mm) 3088×1440 ~500 ppi 19.3:9 1 Hz to 120 Hz Sharp corners, curved edges


Cameras

The Galaxy S23 and S23+ models are equipped with a 50 MP primary wide sensor, a 10 MP telephoto lens, and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. In contrast, the S23 Ultra features a 200 MP main wide sensor, dual 10 MP telephoto lenses, and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. All three variants include a front-facing camera with a 12 MP sensor.

Camera specifications across the Galaxy S23 lineup
Model Galaxy S23 FE Galaxy S23 & S23+ Galaxy S23 Ultra
Wide Details 50 MP, f/1.8 aperture, 24 mm focal length, 1/1.56" sensor size, Dual Pixel PDAF, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 200 MP, f/1.7 aperture, 24 mm focal length, 1/1.3" sensor size, PDAF, Laser Autofocus, OIS
Sensor Model Samsung S5KGN3 Samsung S5KHP2
Ultrawide Details 12 MP, f/2.2 aperture, 13 mm focal length, 1/3" sensor size 12 MP, f/2.2 aperture, 13 mm focal length, 1/2.55" sensor size, Dual Pixel PDAF on S23 Ultra
Sensor Model Samsung S5K3L6 Sony IMX564
Telephoto Details 8 MP, f/2.4 aperture, 76 mm focal length, 1/4.4" sensor size, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 10 MP, f/2.4 aperture, 70 mm focal length, 1/3.94" sensor size, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 10 MP, f/2.4 aperture, 70 mm focal length, 1/3.52" sensor size, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
Sensor Model Hynix Hi847 Samsung S5K3K1 Sony IMX754
Periscope Telephoto Details Not applicable 10 MP, f/4.9 aperture, 240 mm focal length, 1/3.52" sensor size, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
Sensor Model Sony IMX754
Front Details 10 MP, f/2.4 aperture, 26 mm focal length, 1/3" sensor size 12 MP, f/2.2 aperture, 26 mm focal length, 1/3.24" sensor size, PDAF
Sensor Model Samsung S5K3J1 Samsung S5K3LU

Connectivity

The Samsung Galaxy S23 series—including the S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra—supports 5G networks with SA/NSA/Sub6 capabilities alongside Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 standards.

Memory and storage

For memory configurations, the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 FE come with 8 GB of RAM and offer internal storage options of 128 GB and 256 GB; certain regions also have a 512 GB variant available for the Galaxy S23. The Galaxy S23+ provides models with 8 GB RAM paired with either 256 GB or 512 GB of onboard storage. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is available with either 8 GB or 12 GB RAM and storage capacities of 256 GB, 512 GB, or up to 1 TB.

Notably, the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 FE units featuring 128 GB storage utilize the older UFS 3.1 standard for internal memory; however, models with storage sizes of at least 256 GB employ the more advanced UFS 4.0 technology for enhanced speed and efficiency.

Model Variant Galaxy S23 FE Galaxy S23 Galaxy S23+ Galaxy S23 Ultra
RAM Storage RAM Storage RAM Storage RAM Storage
Option 1 8 GB 128 GB 8 GB 128 GB – – 8 GB 256 GB
Option 2 8 GB 256 GB 8 GB 256 GB 8 GB 256 GB 12 GB 256 GB
Option 3 – – 8 GB 512 GB 8 GB 512 GB 12 GB 512 GB
Option 4 – – – – – – 12 GB 1 TB


Batteries

The Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, and S23 FE are equipped with built-in lithium-ion batteries rated at 3,900 mAh, 4,700 mAh, 5,000 mAh, and 4,500 mAh respectively. The S23 and S23 FE models support wired charging via USB-C up to 25W using USB Power Delivery technology. In contrast, the S23+ and S23 Ultra offer faster wired charging capabilities at 45W, marketed by Samsung as "Super Fast Charging 2.0." All variants include Qi wireless charging functionality with a maximum output of 15W. Additionally, these devices feature the capability to wirelessly charge other Qi-enabled gadgets from their own battery reserves through Samsung's "Wireless PowerShare," delivering up to 4.5W.

Software

Upon launch, the Galaxy S23 lineup operated on Android 13 integrated with Samsung's One UI 5.1 interface. Enhanced security is provided through Samsung Knox, which also has a specialized edition tailored for enterprise environments. Samsung has committed to providing four major Android OS upgrades along with an extra year of security patches, totaling five years of software support—potentially extending until 2028. On October 30, 2023, the One UI 6.0 update was released for these devices.

The Galaxy S23 series marks the final flagship range within Samsung’s Galaxy S series to maintain compatibility with 32-bit applications; subsequent flagship models exclusively support 64-bit apps.

As of April 18, 2025, the Galaxy S23 is running Android 15 alongside One UI 7.

Controversies

On March 10, a Reddit user alleged that Samsung utilized artificial intelligence to artificially enhance lunar photographs through its 'Scene Optimizer' feature, originally introduced with the Galaxy S10.

In response to these claims, Samsung published an explanation detailing that multiple techniques—including "Scene Optimizer," "AI Deep Learning," and "Super Resolution"—were employed to perform multi-frame processing aimed at improving the moon images.

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See also

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