Samsung Galaxy S23 5G 256GB
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Design29
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Rear Camera12
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Videos3
Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 -
Octa core (3.36 GHz, Single Core + 2.8 GHz, Quad core + 2 GHz, Tri core) -
8 GB RAM
Display
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6.1 inches (15.49 cm); Dynamic AMOLED 2x -
1080x2340 px (FHD+) -
120 Hz Refresh Rate -
Gorilla Glass Protection -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Triple Camera Setup - 50 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 12 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 10 MP Telephoto (upto 30x Digital Zoom, upto 3x Optical Zoom) Camera
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LED Flash -
8k @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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12 MP Wide Angle Lens -
4k @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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3900 mAh -
25W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano -
5G Supported -
128 GB / 256 GB internal storage, Non Expandable -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Samsung Galaxy S23 5G 256GB Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
8.0/10
by
Sanket Vijayasarathy
, 14 Feb 2023
Senior Associate Editor with 10+ years in tech, reviewed 500+ gadgets.
Verdict
I can safely say that the Samsung Galaxy S23 is the best small Android phone in the market right now. Its compact form factor and easy one-handed useability is its biggest selling point. Although the design may not be significantly different from its predecessor, the premium build quality, powerful performance thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and excellent camera capabilities make it a worthwhile investment for those seeking top-notch hardware on an Android device without breaking the bank.
Pros
- Clean and compact design
- Stellar performance
- Excellent cameras
- Improved battery life
Cons
- Persistent shutter lag
- Slow 25W charging speed
Design and display
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A side-by-side comparison of the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S22 reveals only one major change: the rear camera housing on the newer model has disappeared. Instead, you get three standalone camera rings on the rear panel of the Galaxy S23, which gives it a minimalistic look. The Galaxy S23 looks cleaner and more refined for sure, but one might argue that the metal camera bump on the Galaxy S22 added some character to its design.
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Cameras
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The cameras on the Galaxy S23 are largely unchanged from those of its predecessor. It features a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide and a 10MP telephoto lens on the back, while the front has a 12MP lens. In good lighting, the Galaxy S23 delivers visually striking photos with saturated colours and a wide dynamic range through the primary sensor. The pictures tend to have a warm hue, which makes outdoor and indoor shots taken in sunlight appear eye-catching. However, the camera has a noticeable shutter lag that can compromise quick snapshots or result in blurred images of moving subjects, which is a drawback.
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Performance and software
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With the Galaxy S23, you get top-of-the-line hardware thanks to the blazing-fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 8GB of RAM. This combination is enough to effortlessly run through most of the apps available on the Play Store. Internal storage is capped at 256GB on the vanilla S23, while you can get up to 512GB on the S23 Plus and 1TB on the S23 Ultra (review). Throughout my use of the device, I didn't encounter any stuttering or lag. The Galaxy S23 delivers an incredibly smooth experience, with fast app loading times and seamless multitasking. Even during intensive usage, such as playing graphically demanding games, the device maintained optimal performance and never overheated.
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Battery life
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The Galaxy S23 gets a 3,900mAh battery, a 200mAh increase from its predecessor. While this may sound like a minor upgrade, it has improved the S23's battery life substantially. Despite this improvement, the Galaxy S23 still has a one-day battery life (which can fluctuate if you're on an active 5G network throughout the day) and can't last two days straight. However, it can endure extended periods of heavy usage compared to the S22 and still maintain its battery life. I managed to get over 5 hours of active usage before having to reach for the charger.
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8.0/10
Verdict
I can safely say that the Samsung Galaxy S23 is the best small Android phone in the market right now. Its compact form factor and easy one-handed useability is its biggest selling point. Although the design may not be significantly different from its predecessor, the premium build quality, powerful performance thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and excellent camera capabilities make it a worthwhile investment for those seeking top-notch hardware on an Android device without breaking the bank.
- Clean and compact design
- Stellar performance
- Excellent cameras
- Improved battery life
Pros
- Persistent shutter lag
- Slow 25W charging speed
Cons
A side-by-side comparison of the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S22 reveals only one major change: the rear camera housing on the newer model has disappeared. Instead, you get three standalone camera rings on the rear panel of the Galaxy S23, which gives it a minimalistic look. The Galaxy S23 looks cleaner and more refined for sure, but one might argue that the metal camera bump on the Galaxy S22 added some character to its design.
Read MoreThe cameras on the Galaxy S23 are largely unchanged from those of its predecessor. It features a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide and a 10MP telephoto lens on the back, while the front has a 12MP lens. In good lighting, the Galaxy S23 delivers visually striking photos with saturated colours and a wide dynamic range through the primary sensor. The pictures tend to have a warm hue, which makes outdoor and indoor shots taken in sunlight appear eye-catching. However, the camera has a noticeable shutter lag that can compromise quick snapshots or result in blurred images of moving subjects, which is a drawback.
Read MoreWith the Galaxy S23, you get top-of-the-line hardware thanks to the blazing-fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 8GB of RAM. This combination is enough to effortlessly run through most of the apps available on the Play Store. Internal storage is capped at 256GB on the vanilla S23, while you can get up to 512GB on the S23 Plus and 1TB on the S23 Ultra (review). Throughout my use of the device, I didn't encounter any stuttering or lag. The Galaxy S23 delivers an incredibly smooth experience, with fast app loading times and seamless multitasking. Even during intensive usage, such as playing graphically demanding games, the device maintained optimal performance and never overheated.
Read MoreThe Galaxy S23 gets a 3,900mAh battery, a 200mAh increase from its predecessor. While this may sound like a minor upgrade, it has improved the S23's battery life substantially. Despite this improvement, the Galaxy S23 still has a one-day battery life (which can fluctuate if you're on an active 5G network throughout the day) and can't last two days straight. However, it can endure extended periods of heavy usage compared to the S22 and still maintain its battery life. I managed to get over 5 hours of active usage before having to reach for the charger.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 5G 256GB Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | February 2, 2023 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v13.0 |
| OS Updates | 4 Years |
| Security Updates | 5 Years |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI |
Performance
(Very Good)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |||||||
| Processor | Octa core (3.36 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510) | |||||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||||
| Fabrication | 4 nm | |||||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 740 | |||||||
| RAM | 8 GB | |||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |||||||
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
4,033,382
vivo X300 Ultra
3,977,648
vivo X300 FE
3,000,897
OnePlus 12
1,738,936
Samsung Galaxy S24 5G
1,727,225
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G 256GB
1,207,652
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
1,073,002
*Group: 56-230k Phones
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Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Google Pixel 10
9 s
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
14 s
vivo X300 FE
14 s
OnePlus 12
15 s
Samsung Galaxy S24 5G
15 s
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G 256GB
17 s
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
26 s
*Group: 56-230k Phones
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
Battery Drain*
The lower, the better
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
3 %
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
4 %
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G 256GB
5 %
vivo X300 FE
5 %
OnePlus 12
8 %
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
8 %
Google Pixel 10 Pro
11 %
*Group: 56-230k Phones
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Heating*
The lower, the better
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
2.5 %
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
9.1 %
vivo X300 FE
17.4 %
OnePlus 12
17.8 %
vivo X300 Ultra
21.7 %
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G 256GB
34.6 %
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
43.2 %
*Group: 56-230k Phones
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench5 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2x |
| Screen Size | 6.1 inches (15.49 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1200 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 422 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 87.87 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus 2 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ Support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 146.3 mm |
| Width | 70.9 mm |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 168 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Excellent)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
8k @30 fps 4k @60 fps Full HD @240 fps |
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| Video Recording Features |
Slow Motion Bokeh portrait video Video Pro Mode Stereo recording |
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Rear Camera Samples
Wide Angle
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
Daylight Auto / HDR OFF
Daylight / HDR ON
AI OFF
AI ON
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Front Camera
(Excellent)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||||||||
| Video Recording |
4k @30 fps Full HD @30 fps |
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Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 3900 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |||
| TalkTime | Up to 35 Hours(4G) | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging, 50% in 30 minutes | |||
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W Wireless Charging | |||
| Wireless Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W Wireless Reverse Charging | |||
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Battery Test Results
Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
17.1 hrs
vivo X300 FE
16.1 hrs
Samsung Galaxy S24 5G
14.7 hrs
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G 256GB
11.8 hrs
OnePlus 12
11.4 hrs
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
9.6 hrs
Honor 200 Pro
9.5 hrs
*Group: 56-230k Phones
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Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
iQOO 13 5G
.4 hrs
OnePlus 12
.7 hrs
vivo X300 FE
.7 hrs
OPPO Find X9 Ultra
.8 hrs
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
.9 hrs
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G 256GB
1.1 hrs
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
2.1 hrs
*Group: 56-230k Phones
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable Storage | No |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM | |||||||||
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | |||||||||
| Network Support | 5G, 4G | |||||||||
| VoLTE | Yes | |||||||||
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
Expand
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| SAR Value | Head: 0.869 W/kg | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | |||||||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | |||||||||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | |||||||||
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Ultrasonic |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G 256GB User Reviews
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G 256GB Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.1", 1080 x 2340 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP |
| Battery | 3900 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Samsung Galaxy S23 5G (8 GB + 128 GB) | ₹74,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 5G (8 GB + 256 GB) | ₹79,999 |
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