Samsung·Flagship · Released Feb 2023
Galaxy S23
A compact 2023 flagship with surprisingly strong battery life.
84/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$799
Color · Phantom Black
Display
6.1" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
SD 8 Gen 2
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.8
Battery
3,900 mAh
Weight
168 g
AI Snapshot
A compact 2023 flagship that has aged into a great-value pick.
The Galaxy S23 packs strong performance and a durable build into a compact body. Battery capacity and charging speed are its compromises — easier to forgive at today’s lower price.
Subscores · 0–100
Display87
Camera84
Performance90
Battery80
Build88
Value84
- Compact, light flagship at 168 g.
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is still very fast.
- Better battery life than the spec suggests.
- Clean, durable build.
Full specifications
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz
Size
6.1 inches
Resolution
2,340 × 1,080 px (425 ppi)
Peak brightness
1,750 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Main
50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Ultrawide
12 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto
10 MP, f/2.4, 3× optical
Selfie
12 MP, f/2.2
Video
8K @ 30 fps
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -26.2%
This
1,550,000
Class avg
2,100,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -31.4%
This
1,990
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -37.5%
This
5,250
Class avg
8,400
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -20.3%
This
51.0 fps
Class avg
64.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy S23 released?
The Galaxy S23 was released in Feb 2023.
What is the Galaxy S23 screen size and type?
The Galaxy S23 has a 6.1" AMOLED 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the Galaxy S23 use?
The Galaxy S23 is powered by the SD 8 Gen 2 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy S23 have?
The Galaxy S23 ships with 8 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy S23 battery capacity?
The Galaxy S23 has a 3,900 mAh battery.
What is the Galaxy S23 main camera?
The Galaxy S23 has a 50 MP · f/1.8 main camera.
Does the Galaxy S23 have 5G?
The Galaxy S23 supports 5G (Sub-6 + mmWave).
Is the Galaxy S23 waterproof?
The Galaxy S23 is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.