Samsung Galaxy S23+
| File:Samsung Logo.svg Samsung logo | |
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Daegu, South Korea |
| Founder | Lee Byung-chul |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
Key people | Kinam Kim (Vice Chairman and CEO) |
| Products | Smartphones, semiconductors, consumer electronics, home appliances |
Number of employees | 287,439 (2023) |
| Parent | Samsung Group |
| Website | www |
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{{Infobox mobile phone
| name = Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
| codename = Diamond
| logo = File:Galaxy S23 Logo.svg
| logosize =
| image = Galaxy S23.png
| imagesize =
| alt =
| caption = S23 (left), S23+ (center), S23 Ultra (right)
| brand = Samsung Galaxy
| manufacturer = Samsung Electronics
| colors = S23 and S23+: Cream, Lavender
S23 Ultra: Green, Phantom Black
S23 FE: Graphite, Mint, Purple
| series = Galaxy S series
| modelnumber = International models:
SM-S911x (S23)
SM-S916x (S23+)
SM-S918x (S23 Ultra)
SM-S711x (S23 FE)
(final letter differs by carrier and region)
Japanese models:
SCG19 (au, S23)
SC-51D (NTT Docomo, S23)
SM-S911C (Rakuten Mobile, S23)
SCG20 (au, S23 Ultra)
SC-52D (NTT Docomo, S23 Ultra)
SCG24 (au, S23 FE)
| networks = 2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G NR
| released =
- S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra: February 17, 2023
- S23 FE: October 26, 2023
| discontinued =
- S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra: January 17, 2024
- S23 FE: September 26, 2024
| available =
| unitssold =
| unitsshipped =
| predecessor = Samsung Galaxy S22
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
| successor = Samsung Galaxy S24
| related = Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
| type =
- S23: Smartphone
- S23+, S23 Ultra and S23 FE: Phablet
| form = Slate
| size =
- S23: 146.3×70.9×7.6 mm (5.76×2.79×0.30 in)
- S23+: 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm (6.21×3.00×0.30 in)
- S23 Ultra: 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm (6.43×3.07×0.35 in)
- S23 FE: 158×76.5×8.2 mm (6.2×3.01×0.32 in)
| weight =
- S23: 168 g (5.9 oz)
- S23+: 195 g (6.9 oz)
- S23 Ultra: 233 g (8.2 oz)
- S23 FE: 209 g (7.4 oz)
| os =
- Original: Android 13 with One UI 5.1
- Current: Android 15 with One UI 7
| soc =
- S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
- S23 FE (International): Samsung Exynos 2200
- S23 FE (USA): Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
| cpu =
- S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra: Octa-Core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
- S23 FE (International): Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
- S23 FE (USA): Octa-core (1x3 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
| gpu =
- S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra: Adreno 740 @ 719 MHz
- S23 FE (International): Xclipse 920
- S23 FE (USA): Adreno 730
| modem = Qualcomm X70 5G | memory = Available with either 8 or 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM
| storage =
| memory_card = Not supported | sim = Nano-SIM alongside eSIM functionality
| battery =
- S22: Li-ion battery with a capacity of 3900 mAh
- S22+: Li-ion battery rated at 4700 mAh
- S22 Ultra: Li-ion battery holding up to 5000 mAh
- S22 FE: Li-ion battery with a capacity of approximately4500 mAh
| charging =
- For the S22 and S22 FE: Charging at a maximum rate of super fast charging at up to25W
- For the S22+ and S22 Ultra: Super fast charging version2 offering up to45W power delivery
- All models support: Qi-certified fast wireless charging at15W and Wireless Powershare at4.5W
| input =
- Support for the S Pen stylus on the S22 Ultra model only
- Sensors include: Accelerometer, Barometer, Ultrasonic under-display Fingerprint scanner, Pressure sensor, Magnetometer, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, RGB light sensor
- Dual band satellite navigation with GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo support
|}
The Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup represents Samsung Electronics' premium Android smartphones within their flagship Galaxy S series portfolio. These devices were officially introduced during the live Galaxy Unpacked event held on February 1, 2023, while the Fan Edition variant was later revealed on October 3, 2023.[1] This series succeeds the previous generation represented by the Samsung Galaxy S22 lineup as well as the Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition model.
The initial trio—comprising the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra—were launched across markets including the United States and Europe on February 17, 2023. Subsequently, the Fan Edition model became available worldwide starting October 26, 2023.[2]
Following this generation, Samsung introduced the next iteration in its flagship range with the announcement of the Galaxy S24 series on January 17, 2024.
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, with its official release following on October 26, 2023.
Lineup
The Galaxy S23 family comprises three models that maintain the same lineup structure and screen dimensions as the preceding Galaxy S22 generation. The base model, Galaxy S23, offers a distinct flat 6.1-inch (155 mm) screen featuring a variable refresh rate ranging from 48 Hz to 120 Hz, equipped with 8 GB of RAM and storage choices between 128 GB and 512 GB. The Galaxy S23+ shares similar specifications but comes in a larger 6.6-inch (168 mm) size, starting storage at 256 GB with expandable options, enhanced charging speeds, and a bigger battery. Positioned at the top tier, the Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts a curved 6.8-inch (173 mm) display capable of a variable refresh rate beginning at 1 Hz, available with either 8 GB or 12 GB of RAM, storage capacities from 256 GB up to 1 TB, and the largest battery among the series. This model also includes an upgraded camera system, a higher-resolution screen, and—consistent with the Galaxy S22 Ultra—an integrated S Pen to boost productivity and versatility.
Design
Each device in the Samsung Galaxy S23 range is offered in four standard color options: Cream, Lavender, Green, and Phantom Black. Additionally, four exclusive colors are available solely through samsung.com: Graphite and Lime for all models, along with Red and Sky Blue exclusively for the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
| Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy S23 and S23+ | Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
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Chipset
In contrast to the Samsung Galaxy S22 and earlier models, which employed Samsung's proprietary Exynos processors in certain African regions and across all European and Latin American markets, the Galaxy S23 lineup exclusively incorporates Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset globally.
This Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is a customized variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, engineered specifically for Samsung.[3][4] It integrates an Octa-Core CPU alongside an Adreno 740 GPU and includes a Qualcomm X70 modem to handle connectivity. The key distinction between the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Samsung’s tailored version lies in the overclocked components: the Cortex-X3 core runs at 3.36 GHz instead of 3.20 GHz, and the Adreno 740 GPU is boosted to 719 MHz versus the usual 680 MHz.[5]
Display
The Galaxy S23 series is equipped with "Dynamic AMOLED 2X" screens supporting HDR10+, delivering peak brightness levels of up to 1450 nits on the Galaxy S23 FE and reaching 1750 nits on the other variants. Additionally, these displays employ "dynamic tone mapping" technology to enhance visual quality. The Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra models feature ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor technology,[6] whereas the Galaxy S23 FE utilizes an optical in-screen fingerprint sensor.
| Model | Display size | Resolution | Density | Aspect ratio | Max refresh rate | Variable refresh rate | Shape |
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| S23 FE | 6.4 in (163 mm) | 2340×1080 | ~403 ppi | 19.5:9 | 120 Hz | 60 Hz to 120 Hz | Rounded corners, flat sides |
| 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 sides |
Cameras
The Galaxy S23 and S23+ are equipped with a 50 MP main wide sensor, a 10 MP telephoto sensor, and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. In contrast, the S23 Ultra features a 200 MP wide sensor, dual 10 MP telephoto sensors, and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. All three models share a 12 MP front-facing camera.
| Model | Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy S23 & S23+ | Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
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| Wide | Specifications | 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 | Specifications | 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 | Specifications | 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 | Specifications | Not available | 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 | Specifications | 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 in SA/NSA/Sub6 modes along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 technologies.
Memory and storage
For memory and storage configurations: the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 FE provide 8 GB of RAM paired with storage options of 128 GB and 256 GB; select markets also offer a 512 GB variant for the Galaxy S23. The Galaxy S23+ comes with 8 GB RAM available alongside either 256 GB or 512 GB of internal storage. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S23 Ultra offers choices between 8 GB or 12 GB RAM and internal storage capacities of 256 GB, 512 GB or up to 1 TB.
Devices with a storage capacity of 128 GB in the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 FE utilize the older UFS 3.1 storage standard; models featuring storage of at least 256 GB adopt the newer UFS 4.0 format which delivers enhanced speed and efficiency.
| Model | Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S23+ | Galaxy S23 Ultra | ||||
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| 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 fixed Li-ion batteries rated at 3,900 mAh, 4,700 mAh, 5,000 mAh, and 4,500 mAh respectively. Wired charging via USB-C supports up to 25W on the S23 and S23 FE models using USB Power Delivery, whereas the S23+ and S23 Ultra offer faster charging capabilities at 45W, marketed as "Super Fast Charging 2.0" by Samsung. All variants support Qi wireless charging with a maximum output of 15W. Additionally, these devices feature "Wireless PowerShare," enabling them to wirelessly charge other compatible devices at a rate of up to 4.5W using their own battery reserves.
Software
At launch, the Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup came pre-installed with Android 13 running Samsung's One UI 5.1 interface. Enhanced security is provided through Samsung Knox, which also has a distinct enterprise edition for business users. Samsung has committed to delivering four major Android OS upgrades along with an extra year of security patches, ensuring a total of five years of software support, potentially extending through 2028. On October 30, 2023, One UI 6.0 was officially released for these devices.
Notably, the Galaxy S23 series marks the final flagship Galaxy S models to support 32-bit applications; all subsequent flagship releases will exclusively run 64-bit software.
As of April 18, 2025, the Galaxy S23 operates on Android 15 paired with One UI 7.
Controversies
On March 10, a Reddit user alleged that Samsung employed artificial intelligence to artificially enhance lunar photographs captured using its 'Scene Optimizer' feature—a function first introduced with the Galaxy S10. In response to these claims, Samsung published a statement clarifying that multiple techniques such as "Scene Optimizer," "AI Deep Learning," and "Super Resolution" were utilized to perform multi-frame processing aimed at improving moon images.
Gallery
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Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup
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Rear perspective of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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S23 Ultra accompanied by its S Pen
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S23 Ultra's prominent camera module
See also
References
External links
- Samsung Galaxy S23 & S23+ – official site
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra – official site
- Samsung Galaxy S23 FE – official site
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