Definition:
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a high-end flagship smartphone from Samsung’s Galaxy S series, designed to deliver top-notch performance, an excellent camera system, and an elegant design. It integrates advanced features and cutting-edge technology to offer a premium user experience.

Product Overview:

Network Technology:

  • Supported Technologies: GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
  • Launch Date: Announced on February 01, 2023
  • Current Status: Available; released on February 17, 2023

Body Dimensions & Build:

  • Dimensions: 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm (5.76 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
  • Weight: 168 g (5.93 oz)
  • Build Materials: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
  • SIM Options:
    • Nano-SIM and eSIM
    • Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
  • Water/Dust Resistance: IP68 (dust/water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 min)
  • Additional Build Feature: Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised)

Display:

  • Type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
  • Size: 6.1 inches (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~425 ppi density)
  • Brightness:
    • 1200 nits (HBM)
    • 1750 nits (peak)
  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • Additional Features: Always-on display

Platform:

  • Operating System: Android 13, upgradable up to 4 major Android versions, One UI 6.1
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
  • CPU:
    • Octa-core (1×3.36 GHz Cortex-X3, 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
  • GPU: Adreno 740

Memory:

  • Internal Storage Options:
    • 128GB with 8GB RAM
    • 256GB with 8GB RAM
    • 512GB with 8GB RAM
  • Card Slot: No
  • Storage Type:
    • UFS 3.1 (128GB only)
    • UFS 4.0

Main Camera:

  • Triple Cameras:
    • 50 MP (wide, f/1.8, dual pixel PDAF, OIS)
    • 10 MP (telephoto, f/2.4, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom)
    • 12 MP (ultrawide, f/2.2, 120˚)
  • Features: LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
  • Video Capabilities: 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera:

  • Single Camera:
    • 12 MP (wide, f/2.2, dual pixel PDAF)
  • Video Capabilities: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound:

  • Speakers: Yes, with stereo speakers
  • 3.5mm Jack: No
  • Audio Quality: 32-bit/384kHz, Tuned by AKG
  • Loudspeaker: -27.0 LUFS (Good)

Connectivity:

  • 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

Features & Sensors:

  • Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
  • Additional Features: Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)

Battery:

  • Type: Li-Ion 3900 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging:
    • 25W wired, PD3.0
    • 15W wireless (Qi/PMA)
    • 4.5W reverse wireless

Models:

  • SM-S911B, SM-S911B/DS, SM-S911U, SM-S911U1, SM-S911W, SM-S911N, SM-S9110, SM-S911E, SM-S911E/DS

SAR Values:

  • SAR (Head): 0.95 W/kg
  • SAR (Body): 0.88 W/kg
  • SAR EU: 0.96 W/kg (head), 1.30 W/kg (body)

Price:

  • Approximate Prices: $346.57 / €527.98 / £348.49 / ₹46,950

Tests:

  • Performance:
    • AnTuTu: 1,231,075 (v9)
    • GeekBench: 4,950 (v5.1)
    • GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
  • Display: 1198 nits max brightness (measured)
  • Loudspeaker: -27.0 LUFS (Good)
  • Battery (Active Use): 11:27h
  • Battery (Old Endurance Rating): 101h

Colors Available:

  • Phantom Black
  • Cream
  • Green
  • Lavender
  • Graphite
  • Lime

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