Samsung Galaxy S23

Samsung Galaxy S23

Build Quality : 95
Display : 100
Camera : 90
Performance : 100
Memory : 100
Network : 100
Connectivity : 90
Battery : 100
Sensor : 100
Audio : 100

Announced

Date

February 2023

Official announce date only and not date for market product release.

Model Detail

GTIN / MPN

SM-S911B / SM-S911U / SM-S911E / SM-S911W / SM-S911N

Product identifier detail, seems like unique serial number, build number or model id.

Platform

OS

Android 13

Type Operating System (OS), included with the OS version number.

Firmware

One UI 5.1

Specific firmware name identity that used on the davices.

Mobile Network

Bands

2G / 3G / 4G / 5G

Available mobile network support options.

SIM

Dual SIM, Nano SIM / eSIM

Type and support on Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) feature.

Connectivity

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Tri Band

Available enabled features on Wireless internet network connection hardware.

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE

Verison and feature on Bluetooth hardware.

USB

USB Type-C

Type of Connectivity port hardware.

Body & Design

Dimension

146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm

Metric using (Height x Width x Length) on milimeter.

Weight

168 g

Metric using (Gram) calculation unit.

Material

Aluminum + Glass Case

Type of main body materials component and the extra feature if available.

Color Options

Black, Cream, Yellow, Purple, Green

Official available body color options.

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Chipset (CPU) hardware name and series.

GPU

Adreno 740

Graphic (GPU) hardware name and series.

Memory

RAM

8GB

Random Access Memory (RAM) Amount size capacity.

Internal

128GB / 256GB / 512GB

Fully amount size Internal memory storage capacity.

External

-

Type of third party memory expansion feature, if available.

Display & Screen

Size

6.1"

Screen size on (Inch) calculation unit.

Panel

Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Type of display panel hardware for visual.

Resolution

1080 x 2340 pixels

Screen resolution on (Pixel) calculation unit.

Other

19.5:9 ratio, (~422 ppi density), 120Hz, HDR10+, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Extra display and screen features if available.

Battery

Type

Li-Ion

Type of Battery model.

Capacity

3900 mAh

Battery capacity number using Milliampere-hour (mAh) calculation unit.

Charger Model

USB Type-C & Wireless charging

Charging method and type of charger port model.

Other

Fast charging 25W, Fast Wireless charging 10W

Extra features on power sector, if available.

Camera

Rear

Triple Setup

Total main / rear camera number.

+

(Main) 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS

Main camera unit.

+

(Tele) 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom

Secondary camera unit, if available.

+

(Ultrawide) 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF

Third camera unit, if available.

+

-

Fourth camera unit, if available.

Front

Single Setup

Total front / selfie camera number, if available.

+

12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF

Main front camera unit, if available.

+

-

Secondary front camera unit, if available.

Available video recording support and features.

Audio & Sound

Type

Loudspeaker

Primary sound system type.

Extras

Stereo Speaker

Extra sound system features.

Sensor

Biometric

Fingerprint (under display)

Biometric security hardware model, if available.

GPS

Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS

Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware support and features.

NFC

Yes

Near Field Communication (NFC) function support.

Other

Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer

Available sensor hardware type and function.

Price

USD

~ $856

Price on (USD) Dollar currency.

EUR

~ €800

Price on (EUR) Euro currency.

Advantage & Disadvantage

Pros :

Can't find any advantage features on this device

  • Fully 5G network support
  • Great build quality material
  • Has multiple variety rear camera lenses
  • Has NFC feature
  • Using brilliant display panel
  • Using latest Bluetooth technology
  • Large RAM capacity
  • Large internal memory
  • Has fast charging feature
  • Support wireless charging function
  • Has dedicated biometric sensor
  • Support with stereo speaker

Cons :

Can't find any disadvantage features on this device

  • Average WLAN connection speed

Benchmark Score

Build Quality : 95
Display : 100
Camera : 90
Performance : 100
Memory : 100
Network : 100
Connectivity : 90
Battery : 100
Sensor : 100
Audio : 100

[*] Indicated there was multiple series number (GTIN / MPN) for an product.

Price are aggregate only and may not reflect the real price on the market and the product price may can be different on each country.

We can't guarantee the specifications data are 100% accurate, there may be misspresentating or wrong information because lack of source data or human error.

Introductions

Samsung Galaxy S23 is the beautiful device that already officially announces at February 2023, this device adopting modern design with added multiple great features that can be use all their user directly.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 also known as by the device model series SM-S911B / SM-S911U / SM-S911E / SM-S911W / SM-S911N this model series must be unique, so the user can easily find any other support from the internet, because when only using the main device name it may difficult for several user. Then next for Samsung Galaxy S23 weight is 168 gram and the body dimension of Samsung Galaxy S23 is 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm which is this the ideal physical body number dimension for modern devices today and the for the last introduction before we can do to the deeper things is the device also available on the Black, Cream, Yellow, Purple, Green color user options.

But, the color options availability itself may be different on the specific market country, some the device color option will only available for limited number such as because the specific event time, after the event ended the color option may be not available for the buyer.

Build Quality

The Samsung Galaxy S23 using Aluminum + Glass Case combination body material, which is good material for modern use, it looks very solid, elegant, comfortable on hand and also it will more protect the device such as from any damage risk, this body material will be more powerful than only just plastic material without any glass for the protect body material.

Screen & User Navigation

Display screen configuration is very important factor for the user experience, in this Samsung Galaxy S23 the setup of display screen are ideal which is bring 1080 x 2340 pixels on the screen resolution combined with 6.1" screen size. Then the display screen also have several configuration that are 19.5:9 ratio, (~422 ppi density), 120Hz, HDR10+, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Other the important thing on the display screen is the display panel hardware, good display panel hardware will drive more best experience to the user. Samsung Galaxy S23 using Dynamic AMOLED 2X display hardware panel, which is the one of very good screen panel that exist today, typically Dynamic AMOLED 2X display panel can bring more experience to the user, it will be more bright on the screen, clear to view although in the very sunny days at the outdoor, produce more real color and the screen will produce more detail image.

The physical button on Samsung Galaxy S23 is made very clear by it's own function, also for design and positioning of the physical button is ideal and can be easily used by user for navigating the device, such as for powering up device or adjusting the volume master.

CPU & GPU Performance

Processor is very vital hardware for processing any task on the device software, this is also included for the Graphic hardware that have main function for rendering graphic image on the device, the both of hardware is related each other every times, on the Samsung Galaxy S23 we can see this device use Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for CPU model and Adreno 740 for GPU model, are them good enough?

Yes, they are a good combination, this CPU and GPU setup can be use for handling multiple purpose on this device, such as for run some games, opening some apps, also have good performance when processing and rendering 3D image on the specific level that they can do at the maximal limit.

Memory

Besides CPU and GPU hardware, memory hardware is also very important sector for getting best experience for user when use that device for any multiple purpose, the memory sector itself are combination from the RAM capacity, internal memory storage and support for external expansion memory, then does Samsung Galaxy S23 is good enough on term of memory performance?

When we see the memory combination specification we can see the Samsung Galaxy S23 have 8GB amount of RAM, then also have 128GB / 256GB / 512GB internal memory storage capacity and sadly, Samsung Galaxy S23 does not support for external memory expansion, but it fine by the way because the capacity amount from the internal memory storage is good enough for the user, although without the external memory expansion feature support.

Thus, is Samsung Galaxy S23 have a good memory performance? from the spec said Samsung Galaxy S23 it's good for use to any purpose in the modern use, but it's also depending from the user perspective need.

Camera

Just like other modern smart devices that exist today, Samsung Galaxy S23 also have camera feature for bringing best experience to their user, on the main / rear camera feature we can found Triple Setup camera configuration feature that exist on there.

The main / rear camera specification on Samsung Galaxy S23 are (Main) 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS for the main camera configuration setup. There was also available for secondary camera feature with spec (Tele) 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom. The Samsung Galaxy S23 still have third camera feature with spec detail (Ultrawide) 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF.

Samsung Galaxy S23 have Single Setup for front / selfie camera feature. The main selfie camera spec on Samsung Galaxy S23 are 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF.

Mobile Network

Samsung Galaxy S23 fully support for using the mobile network broadband, Samsung Galaxy S23 already supporting by Dual SIM, Nano SIM / eSIM Card feature. The mobile network technology that using on Samsung Galaxy S23 are 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G, user can freely choose the mode of mobile network on this device, because they can switch easily every times when the user needed.

Connectivity features

Actually, the best device for the modern use it should have multiple connectivity features on it, on the basic perspective the Samsung Galaxy S23 are already have complete connectivity features.

The wireless connectivity on Samsung Galaxy S23 that are already supporting by the Wi-Fi technology with the complete spec Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Tri Band and also supported by Bluetooth version 5.3, A2DP, LE. The other great things that available on Samsung Galaxy S23 is fully support for NFC technology.

Samsung Galaxy S23 also supported by using wired connectivity that use USB Type-C Port technology. So, this feature can be very useful to their user for connecting Samsung Galaxy S23 to the other device such as Desktop Computer or other.

OS & Security

Because Samsung Galaxy S23 designed for the modern user, that mean Samsung Galaxy S23 should be operated by the smart Operating System, and the good thing is the Samsung Galaxy S23 already use smart OS that known as Android 13. The vendor of this device also make some customization from the basic Android 13 firmware then known as One UI 5.1 ROM, the goal of this thing will increasing more best experience for the user, because the more feature will be added on the One UI 5.1 ROM, that may can't be found on the basic OS.

Now, how about the security technology on Samsung Galaxy S23? The Samsung Galaxy S23 have a powerful security protection because this device using default security system from the software OS then combined with the Fingerprint (under display) security hardware technology, then it will give more secure from the stranger access.

Speaker & Sound

Speaker hardware on Samsung Galaxy S23 is very same as most other devices, there was a speaker hardware with using good loudspeaker quaility for calling and play some music and the other feature on this sector that are Samsung Galaxy S23 fully supported by Stereo Speaker technology, which is very good by the way.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy S23 comes with 3900 mAh battery capacity and have Li-Ion battery model, this battery specification basically can be use for all long day use in normal term. But, take it easy if the device on the low battery state, because Samsung Galaxy S23 already support Fast charging 25W, Fast Wireless charging 10W technology, in the mean the charging time will go shortly depending on how big the (Watt) number on the fast charging feature, normally battery can be fully under 2 hours, 1 hours or 40 minutes.

This device also comes USB Type-C that it's very good because the USB Type-C is the universal charger Port that can be easy suitable for most charger cable on the most modern phone that exist today.

Common frequently asked questions

When the release date for the Samsung Galaxy S23 ?

This device officialy unveiled at February 2023, so typically for the availability product at the market it should be around from the time announced.

What is model type / serial number on Samsung Galaxy S23 ?

The known model type / serial number on Samsung Galaxy S23 are SM-S911B / SM-S911U / SM-S911E / SM-S911W / SM-S911N.

Does Samsung Galaxy S23 support 5G?

Yes, Samsung Galaxy S23 is fully support 5G mobile broadband network.

How much Cameras that available on Samsung Galaxy S23 ?

On the rear camera sector Samsung Galaxy S23 have Triple Setup camera, and for front / selfie camera Samsung Galaxy S23 also have Single Setup camera .

What is CPU model on Samsung Galaxy S23 ?

Samsung Galaxy S23 using Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for hardware processor series.

What is GPU model on Samsung Galaxy S23 ?

Samsung Galaxy S23 using Adreno 740 GPU model.

How much RAM on Samsung Galaxy S23 ?

The RAM capacity number on Samsung Galaxy S23 are 8GB.

How big internal Memory size on Samsung Galaxy S23 ?

The internal Memory size on Samsung Galaxy S23 are 128GB / 256GB / 512GB.

Does Samsung Galaxy S23 support external Memory expansion ?

No, Samsung Galaxy S23 does not have external Memory expansion feature.

What the type of screen panel in Samsung Galaxy S23 ?

Samsung Galaxy S23 use Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen panel type.

Samsung Galaxy S23 screen size ?

The screen size is 6.1" (inch).

How big screen resolution in Samsung Galaxy S23 ?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 screen resolution is 1080 x 2340 pixels.

How big battery capacity on Samsung Galaxy S23 ?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 comes with 3900 mAh battery capacity.

Does Samsung Galaxy S23 support Fast Charging ?

Yes, Samsung Galaxy S23 does support Fast charging 25W, Fast Wireless charging 10W.

Does Samsung Galaxy S23 support NFC ?

Yes, Samsung Galaxy S23 does fully support NFC feature.

Does Samsung Galaxy S23 have biometric security hardware ?

Yes, Samsung Galaxy S23 using Fingerprint (under display) for giving the extra security on this device.

What is Port model type on Samsung Galaxy S23 ?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 using USB Type-C Port model type.

Samsung Galaxy S23

Samsung Galaxy S23

Benchmark Score

Build Quality : 95
Display : 100
Camera : 90
Performance : 100
Memory : 100
Network : 100
Connectivity : 90
Battery : 100
Sensor : 100
Audio : 100