Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S23
4.0Average expert rating
Release date February 2023
About Product
Key Advantages
Faster CPU speed: 1 x 3.2 GHz & 4 x 2.8 GHz & 3 x 2 GHz
Higher AnTuTu benchmark score: 1522811
Lighter: 167 g (5.89 ounces)
Narrower: 70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
Shorter: 146.3 mm (5.76 inches)
Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Samsung Galaxy S23
1,522,811
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
Samsung Galaxy S23
380,535
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
Samsung Galaxy S23
598,896
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
Samsung Galaxy S23
273,271
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
Samsung Galaxy S23
270,109
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
Samsung Galaxy S23
12,038
Is a cross-platform benchmark designed to test the graphical performance of devices under high GPU load.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
Samsung Galaxy S23
13,579
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance while eliminating the impact of screen resolution for more objective platform comparisons.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
Samsung Galaxy S23
3,670
Is a cross-platform graphical benchmark that tests a device's performance under higher workloads with more detailed visuals, designed for powerful GPUs.
Geekbench 6 · Multi-Core
Samsung Galaxy S23
4,854
Measures the aggregate performance of all processor cores in a device, simulating tasks optimized for multi-threaded processing.
Geekbench 6 · Single-Core
Samsung Galaxy S23
1,843
Measures the performance of a single processor core by assessing how efficiently the device handles single-threaded processing-based tasks.
PCMark Work 3.0 performance benchmark
Samsung Galaxy S23
15,578
Measures a device's ability to handle everyday work tasks, such as web browsing, document editing, and video conferencing, focusing on CPU, GPU, memory, and storage performance.
PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark (minutes)
Samsung Galaxy S23
779
Measures a device's battery life by simulating typical work tasks, such as web browsing, video playback, and document editing, to assess how long the battery lasts under normal usage conditions.
3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
Samsung Galaxy S23
1,066
Measures performance of mobile devices, specifically measuring their graphical capabilities under demanding gaming scenarios and high GPU load.
Expert Score 4.0
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Price in USA From $ 310
Price in Europe From € 382
Price in India From ₹ 41,999
Interest Over the Last 12 months
Sep 2023
68
Oct 2023
66
Nov 2023
83
Dec 2023
72
Jan 2024
62
Feb 2024
42
Mar 2024
38
Apr 2024
35
May 2024
36
Jun 2024
35
Jul 2024
38
Aug 2024
35
Sep 2024
35
Data source: Google Trends
Overview Samsung Galaxy S23
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a premium smartphone designed for power and versatility. It features a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate, delivering stunning visuals with vibrant colors and smooth responsiveness, perfect for gaming and streaming. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and up to 8GB of RAM, it ensures lightning-fast performance and efficient multitasking.
The 50MP triple-camera system captures high-quality photos and 8K video, while the 12MP front camera delivers stunning selfies. With 5G connectivity, a 3900mAh battery, and 25W fast charging, the Galaxy S23 offers cutting-edge technology in a sleek, durable design.
Technical Specifications
Design
Weight
167 g (5.89 ounces)
Thickness
7.6 mm (0.3 inches)
Width
70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
Height
146.3 mm (5.76 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
Waterproof depth rating
1.5 m
Volume
78.83 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
Color options
Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime
French Repairability Index
9
Display
Screen size
6.1"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
422 ppi
Resolution
1080 x 2340 px
Refresh rate
120Hz
Brightness (typical)
1200 nits
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Supports HDR10
✔
Supports HDR10+
✔
Always-On Display
✔
Has a touch screen
✔
Performance
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
RAM
8GB
Android version
Android 13
CPU speed
1 x 3.2 GHz & 4 x 2.8 GHz & 3 x 2 GHz
GPU clock speed
970 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
RAM speed
4200 MHz
Semiconductor size
4 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
OpenGL version
3.3
OpenGL ES version
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
Has TrustZone
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
64 GB/s
OpenVG version
1.2
OpenCL version
2
L2 cache
1 MB
EMMC version
5.1
DDR memory version
5
Maximum memory amount
16GB
L3 cache
6 MB
Uses multithreading
✔
GPU execution units
3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
6.3W
Release date
2023
Shading units
768
Supported displays
1
Cameras
Main camera
50 MP & 12 MP & 10 MP
Front camera
12MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
Video recording (main camera)
4320 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
Has a BSI sensor
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
Has a flash
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
Optical zoom
3x
Number of flash LEDs
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
Has manual focus
✔
Has a front camera
✔
Has laser autofocus
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
Shoots raw
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
Has manual shutter speed
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
Has timelapse function
✔
Supports HDR10 recording
✔
Pixel size (main camera)
1 µm & 1.4 µm & 1 µm
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
✔
Has location privacy options
✔
Has camera/microphone privacy options
✔
Has theme customization
✔
Can play games while they download
✔
Has dark mode
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
Has battery health check
✔
Has an extra dim mode
✔
Has focus modes
✔
Has dynamic theming
✔
Can offload apps
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
✔
Supports split screen
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
Can be used as a PC
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
Has a child lock
✔
Is free and open source
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
Has voice commands
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
Supports widgets
✔
More languages supported
125
Has offline voice recognition
✔
Battery
Battery power
3900 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
Charging speed
25W
Wireless charging speed
15W
Has reverse wireless charging
✔
Reverse wireless charging speed
4.5W
Has an ultra power-saving mode
✔
Has a battery level indicator
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
Battery life
22 hours
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
Has aptX
✔
Number of microphones
3
Features
Has 5G support
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Download speed
10000 MBits/s
Upload speed
3000 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
USB version
3.2
Has NFC
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
Bluetooth version
5.3
Has a gyroscope
✔
Has GPS
✔
Has a compass
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
Has a barometer
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
