Samsung Galaxy S23 review

Excellent battery life and camera system

It is obvious that Samsung wants the Galaxy S23 Ultra to be the best camera available for filmmakers and photographers. I don’t think of myself as a shutterbug or a professional videographer. Yet after using the Galaxy S23 Ultra for a few days, it’s obvious the new camera maintains the skills Samsung currently excels at like low-light photography and pushes those abilities a little farther.

Samsung Galaxy S23: Description

On February 17, the $800 Galaxy S23 and $1,000 Galaxy S23 Plus, along with the rest of Samsung’s new phone range, will go on sale. The $1,200 (£1,249, AU$1,949) Galaxy S23 Ultra will follow. The S23 Ultra’s enormous screen, hefty price, and upgraded camera may be too much for the typical user, just like they were with last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra.

The term “Ultra” tells you everything; this phone is for those who seek an ostentatious phone. The Ultra provides a larger 6.8-inch screen than both the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Google Pixel 7 Pro, a closer zoom magnification than most users will likely need, and a stylus that stores inside the phone, compared to the Samsung S23 and S23 Plus. After using this phone for a few days, you might not need all of the extras, but I wouldn’t blame you if you did.

Samsung Galaxy S23: Pros and Cons

Pros

  • A better, cleaner style
  • Custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
  • Better selfie camera
  • May be the perfect size

Cons

  • Front camera disappoints
  • Same 25W charging speed
  • OnePlus 11 and Pixel 7 cost less
  • 128 GB model comes with slower storage and RAM

Samsung Galaxy S23: Specifications

Display6.8-inch QHD+ Edge, Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate (1-120Hz), 240Hz touch sampling rate in gaming mode
RAM8GB, 12GB
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0
Battery5,000mAh
ColorsCream, Green, Lavender, Phantom Black, Samsung exclusive colors (Lime, Graphite, Sky Blue, and Red)
Camera200MP f/1.7 wide angle, 10MP f/2.4 2x zoom, 10MP f/4.9 10x zoom, 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide, 12MP f/2.2 front camera

Samsung Galaxy S23 review: Design

Samsung Galaxy S23 review

The new Samsung Galaxy S23 is a tiny device with a high level of visual appeal that is basic yet elegant. During the evaluation period, we had the Green body version in our possession, which attracted attention from those nearby. The business chose to use Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back of its glass body. A frame made of glossy aluminium that separates the back and rear side has an additional microphone on top. A micro SIM tray, a Type-C port, and a speaker grille are all visible on the bottom. On the right side are the volume rockers and the power button.

You can operate the phone with one hand and it feels incredibly light and small. Even though it is simple to clean, the back glass is prone to fingerprints. Just three tiny circles, which represent the camera sensors, are neatly protruding from the back side. It’s crucial to maintain a firm hold while handling the phone because it feels slick in the hand.

The brand-new Galaxy S23 is IP68 rated. The entire front of the phone is made up of screens, with the selfie camera located at the top. The lightning-fast fingerprint sensor is incorporated into the display. Although the face unlock feature on the Samsung Galaxy S23 is quick, it did not successfully recognise the user’s face in one go in comparison to the iPhone 14 in a dark environment.

Samsung Galaxy S23 review: Display

Samsung Galaxy S23 review

Samsung was already among the greatest, if not the best, producers of mobile displays, and the one on the Galaxy S23 Ultra is a chef’s kiss. The 6.8-inch AMOLED display has a 3088 x 1440 resolution and an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate. Samsung refers to it as a “Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O QHD+ Edge Screen Display.” It performs admirably in intense light thanks to its max brightness of 1,750 nits. Although it doesn’t have the greatest nit levels, it probably works well in 95% of lighting situations.

This is unquestionably a fantastic presentation. By no means am I a pixel peeper, but I can tell good design when I see it. Animations, scrolling, video games, and videos all appear to be fluid and smooth. The colours are vivid, and like the majority of other Samsung phones, you can choose from a variety of preset profiles to alter the saturation or tint of the display to suit your tastes.

Samsung Galaxy S23 review: Cameras

The new Samsung Galaxy S23 has the same three cameras on the back as the Galaxy S22, which is the same arrangement. The business has added a new selfie camera with increased resolution power to the front camera. The 50MP Samsung S5KGN3 1/1.57 main sensor, lens (OIS), and dual-pixel PDAF make up the rear camera sets. A 12MP ultrawide camera lens with an f/2.2 aperture is placed after the main lens. The third sensor is a telephoto lens with a 10MP Samsung S5K3K1 sensor, an f/2.4 aperture, optical image stabilisation (OIS), and support for phase detection autofocus (PDAF).

The primary camera automatically saves images in the 12MP format. The photographs that were taken during the daytime were clear, bright, and maintained the proper degrees of contrast, providing dynamic views constantly. The photos’ accurate reproduction of the subject’s natural colours made us quite happy. The fact that the ultra-wide lens recorded a vast area without distortion was equally pleasing to us.

The appropriate texture and colour balance are maintained by the exact details in the ultrawide photos. In portrait mode, you can use both the wide-angle and telephoto lenses. The primary camera produces excellent portraiture. The subject is well-exposed, detailed, and coloured, and the subject and backdrop are well differentiated. The background blur is appealing and convincing.

The Pro mode, which allows fine-grained exposure adjustments, manual focus with peaking, and up to 30s shutter speed control for all cameras, will appeal to photographers. From a comparative standpoint, we believe that the photos taken with the iPhone 14 had a more authentic texture, whereas the photos taken with the S23 had an overly polished appearance.

The primary camera’s low-light photos were excellent, with a wide dynamic range, robust exposure, plenty of resolved information, accurate colour reproduction, and good contrast. Because it has been so neatly cleaned up, there is little to no noise in any of the shots we took. Now that you have the back lens, you can catch the moon with accuracy.

Performance and Software

With to the lightning-fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 8GB of RAM, the Galaxy S23 offers top-tier hardware. The majority of the apps in the Play Store can be easily used with this combination. On the standard S23, internal storage is limited to 256GB, but you can buy up to 512GB and 1TB on the S23 Plus and S23 Ultra, respectively I didn’t experience any latency or stuttering while using the device. The experience on the Galaxy S23 is exceptionally fluid, with quick app loading times and flawless multitasking.

The device maintained peak performance and never overheated, even under heavy usage like playing graphically demanding games. OneUI 5.1, which is based on Android 13, is shown to you right away. Anyone who has used a Samsung phone before will be immediately at ease with its user interface. You get a few pre-loaded programmes from Samsung, Microsoft, and Google to get you started, and the user interface is rather simple to use.

Samsung Galaxy S23 review: Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy S23 review

Hence, as expected, the battery capacity is increased by 200 mAh, reaching 3,900 mAh. There are two possible outcomes here: either the additional 200 mAh is included to balance off the demands of a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 that is more potent, or it is not. Perhaps, it might function in concert with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2’s power efficiency to prolong battery life.

In any event, we are hopeful that the Galaxy S23’s battery life won’t suffer in comparison to the Galaxy S22. Thus, a day would consist of 12 hours of nonstop browsing or 9–10 hours of mixed usage.

Pricing and Availability

Samsung Galaxy S23 review

On February 1, Samsung introduced the whole Galaxy S23 range, and preorders started to be taken. It will go on sale in retailers on February 17 you can buy this smartphone directly from Samsung’s website. The base variant of the Galaxy S23 Ultra is available for purchase for $1,199. Although there are numerous discounts and bargains offered throughout the presale period, the base model starts at $1,200 and increases from there. You can receive a free upgrade to the following storage option, a $100 discount, and further savings opportunities by dealing directly with Samsung.

The previously mentioned base model comes with 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM. Your phone’s RAM will rise to 12GB if you upgrade to the larger storage options of 512GB and 1TB. You’ll have to pay $1,619 for the most expensive setup. Phantom Black, Cream, Green, and Lavender are the available hues. When ordering from Samsung, you have access to four more colours: Lime, Graphite, Sky Blue, and Red.

Final Words

After using Samsung’s new phone for a sufficient amount of time to conduct this Galaxy S23 review, it is obvious that the advantages of this new model greatly outweigh the disadvantages. Owners of the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S21 may not have many compelling reasons to upgrade, but other Android phone customers might consider Samsung’s most recent flagship because of the performance bump provided by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra does indeed feature more significant upgrades, but its price remains similarly significant. The Galaxy S23 offers a display that is just as bright, a CPU that is just as strong, and cameras that can compete with other devices in its price range at a more affordable price. One of our issues with the most current Samsung flagships is resolved by improved battery life.

FAQs

Is S23 waterproof?

In everyday language, however, this rating means that all Galaxy S23 models can be submerged in water up to 1.5 metres deep for up to 30 minutes without getting damaged.

Is the S23 worth waiting for?

The S23 series is very similar to the S22 series. However, it has a newer processor and will get updates for a longer time than the S22 series will. It will also likely have a much longer battery life. Choose the S23 or S23 Plus if you want the best.

John Brister
John Brister
Meet John Brister, the prolific content writer renowned for his perceptive comparison articles on Bollyinside. Specializing in topics ranging from TVs to headphones and other accessories, John's knack for breaking down intricate details into reader-friendly insights has garnered him a dedicated following. Beyond his literary pursuits, John is an avid swimmer and equally passionate about tracking, often exploring new trails and routes, feeding his sense of adventure.

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