As scheduled, Samsung took wraps off the Galaxy S23 series today at the first Galaxy Unpacked event of 2023. Just like the last few years, the latest-gen Galaxy S family consists of three smartphones, such as Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra.
The Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S23 Plus arrive with a new design. However, the specs are somewhat the same as the last generation phones (Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus).
Both models are almost identical to each with a few differences like screen and battery capacity. They are also comparatively cheaper than the Ultra.
Let’s take a look at everything they have to offer.
Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus Specifications
The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus flaunt a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a 48-120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The centered punch-hole screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and can play HDR10+ content.
The panel on both devices can reach a peak brightness of up to 1,750 nits. The only difference is that the display on the S23 measures 6.1 inches compared to 6.6 inches on the S23 Plus.
The handsets are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset. This silicon is paired with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 storage (UFS 3.1 for the 128GB variant).
On the software front, they boot One UI 5.1 based on Android 13. They come with multiple connectivity options, such as 5G, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, GNSS, NFC, UWB (only Plus version), and USB 3.2 (Type-C).
The smartphones arrive with a triple camera system on the back and a 12MP front-facing camera. The rear camera setup comprises an OIS-assisted 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide unit with auto-focus support, and a 12MP telephoto shooter with a 3x optical zoom lens and OIS.
The phones are IP68-rated for dust and water resistance. They feature Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
The Galaxy S23 is backed by a 3,900mAh battery, whereas the Galaxy S23 Plus gets its energy from a 4,700mAh battery. The vanilla model is limited to 25W wired charging but the Plus variant supports up to 45W wired charging. Anyway, both support 15W wireless charging.
Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus Price and Availability
In the US, the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S23 Plus start at $799.99 and $999.99, respectively. They come in 8GB + 256GB and 8GB + 512GB memory configurations. The vanilla version also comes in 8GB + 128GB.
The handsets can be availed in either Phantom Black, Green, Cream, or Lavender color options. They are up for pre-order and will be available for purchase from February 17.
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