Samsung Galaxy S23

Released February 2023

Premium ($600-$800)
Samsung Galaxy S23

Summary

Pros

  • Well-suited camera for taking videos
  • Good sound rendition as a recording device
  • Audio withstands windy conditions well when shooting videos
  • Very good video experience
  • Good colors in most lighting conditions
  • Low discharge currents overall

Cons

  • Camera struggles in images with backlit scenes
  • Lack of bass in speakers, resulting in a somewhat thin sound
  • Weak recorder app performance relative to the device's overall audio performance
  • Low flicker frequency and too-high brightness for night reading
  • Under sunlight, colors lack nuacnces
  • Aliasing when playing video games

Scores

Camera
Display
Audio
Battery
133
camera
2023
54th

in Global Ranking

8th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Camera Score i
133
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra

Sub-scores

Photo i
129
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Bokeh i
70
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Preview i
72
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Zoom i
126
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Video i
137
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159
Top score
Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

Tests

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Samsung Galaxy S23 camera
149
display
2023
21st

in Global Ranking

4th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Display Score i
149
82
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 158
Top score
Google Pixel 9 Pro

Sub-scores

Readability i
146
74
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Color i
143
104
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
BEST 165
Top score
Google Pixel 8
Video i
163
65
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 165
Top score
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Touch i
134
79
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
BEST 164
Top score
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Tests

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Samsung Galaxy S23 display
133
audio
2023
54th

in Global Ranking

15th

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Audio Score i
133
86
Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
BEST 161
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Sub-scores & Use Cases

Playback i
131
74
Nokia 7.2
BEST 163
Top score
Black Shark 5 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 172

Listening to music

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 161

Watching videos

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

BEST 156

Gaming

Through the smartphone's integrated speakers

Recording i
136
88
Fairphone 4
BEST 160
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Use Cases

BEST 169

Friends & Family videos

With the smartphone's main camera

BEST 164

Selfie videos

With the smartphone's selfie camera

BEST 158

Concert videos

With the smartphone's main camera

Tests

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Samsung Galaxy S23 audio
109
battery
131st

in Global Ranking

22nd

in Premium Ranking ($600-$800)

Overall Battery Score i
109
75
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
BEST 164
Top score
Honor X9c

Sub-scores

Autonomy i
100
55
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 197
Top score
Honor X9c
Charging i
111
72
Wiko Power U20
BEST 218
Top score
Realme GT Neo 5 (240W)
Efficiency i
134
47
Xiaomi 12 Pro
BEST 154
Top score
Oppo Reno6 5G

Key performances

Battery Life
2 days 3h
Battery Life
0-80% Charge
0h50
0-80% Charge
Full Charge
1h39
Full Charge
after 5-minute charge
3h04 Autonomy
after 5-minute charge
Tests

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Samsung Galaxy S23 battery

Specifications

146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP68

Protection

Wireless

Charging

128/256/512 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide, Tele

Main camera
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