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Samsung Galaxy S23

Released Feb 17, 2023$800 launch pricePhone

The compact flagship that fixed Samsung's battery problem: a 3900mAh cell and the efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy turned the small S-series into an all-day phone. A 3x telephoto and 168g body still make it a great small-phone pick.

Pros

  • Genuinely pocketable 6.1-inch flagship at 168g
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is still quick and efficient
  • Real 3x optical telephoto, not a crop
  • Much better endurance than the S22 it replaced
  • IP68 and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both sides

Cons

  • 25W charging is slow for a flagship
  • 1750-nit peak brightness trails newer panels
  • Four OS updates rather than the seven newer Galaxies get
52.8Inno Score

Average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance50.8
Display53.3
Camera47.3
Battery47.9
Features78.7

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Samsung Galaxy S23

Display

Screen size
6.1 ″
Panel type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080x2340
Pixel density
425 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1,750 nits
Screen-to-body
87.1 %

Performance

AnTuTu 11
1,658,175Bottom 45%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)
552,625Bottom 49%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)
410,856Bottom 43%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)
273,971Bottom 47%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)
420,723Bottom 49%
Geekbench 6 (single)
1,950Top 37%
Geekbench 6 (multi)
5,100Top 37%
RAM (max)
8 GB
Storage options
128/256/512GB
Storage type
UFS 4.0

Camera

Main camera
50 MP
Main aperture
f/1.8
Ultra-wide
12 MP
Telephoto
10 MP
Optical zoom
3 x
Max video
8K@30fps
Front camera
12 MP
OIS
Yes

Battery

Capacity
3,900 mAh
Wired charging
25 W
Wireless charging
15 W
Active use endurance
11 h

Design

Weight
168 g
Thickness
7.6 mm
IP rating
IP68
Frame material
Armor Aluminum

Connectivity

5G
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C 3.2
eSIM
Yes

Software

OS at launch
Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
OS update pledge
4 years

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes
3.5mm jack
No

Quick answers

Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 good in 2026?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 earns an Inno Score of 52.8/100 (“Average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The compact flagship that fixed Samsung's battery problem: a 3900mAh cell and the efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy turned the small S-series into an all-day phone. A 3x telephoto and 168g body still make it a great small-phone pick.

What is the Samsung Galaxy S23 AnTuTu score?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 1,658,175 points in AnTuTu 11 (CPU 552,625, GPU 410,856, Memory 273,971, UX 420,723). That puts it in the top 57% of the 83 AnTuTu 11 results in this category in our database. In Geekbench 6 it reaches 1,950 single-core and 5,100 multi-core.

What are the key specs of the Samsung Galaxy S23?

Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy · Screen size: 6.1 ″ · Capacity: 3,900 mAh · Main camera: 50 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the Samsung Galaxy S23?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are OPPO K13 Turbo, realme P2 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 14S — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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