Samsung's new flagships in the Galaxy S series lineup are finally here, and they all represent the best of what the company offers in 2023. We once again have three new phones in the lineup, each offering something different at various price points. If you're looking to buy one of these flagships, you've come to the right place. We finally have all the information you need on specifications, pricing, release dates, and more, so here's everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S23 series.

Samsung's Galaxy S series lineup for 2023 has three devices — the Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23+, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The regular Galaxy S23, as you've probably guessed, is the smallest and the cheapest phone of the lot. The "Plus" model is very similar to the regular Galaxy S23, except it has a slightly bigger display and, therefore, a bigger footprint overall. It also has some minor internal changes. The Galaxy S23 Ultra, on the other hand, is the cream of the crop that comes with all the bells and whistles.

Samsung Galaxy S23: Pricing & availability

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Samsung's Galaxy S23 devices were officially unveiled on Feb. 1, 2023, and they're all available to preorder directly from Samsung and other retailers now. They go on sale for everyone starting Feb. 17, 2023, so you still have time to decide which one you want before making a decision. The regular Galaxy S23, as we mentioned earlier, is the cheapest of the bunch, with a starting price of $800 in the U.S. The Galaxy S23+ is next in the line carrying a price tag of $1,000. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is the most expensive phone in the series, and it'll cost you $1,200 for the base variant with 8GB RAM.

Those who preorder a Galaxy S23 device will get a free upgrade to the next storage tier. Additionally, you'll also receive a Samsung Credit of up to $100 if you preorder and purchase your device from Samsung.com. You can preorder your phone of choice using the links below.

Samsung Galaxy S23: Specifications

The company didn't make many changes to the regular and Plus models, but the Galaxy S23 Ultra features significant improvements this time. All three phones, however, carry upgraded internals like Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chips and some other noteworthy improvements, including the Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Here's a quick look at the specifications of each phone:

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy S23

Samsung Galaxy S23+

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Dimensions and weight
  • Dimensions: 2.79 x 5.76 x 0.3 inches (70.8 x 146.3 x 7.62mm)
  • Weight: 5.93 ounces (168.1g)

  • Dimensions: 3 x 6.21 x 0.3 inches (76.2x 157.7x 7.62mm)
  • Weight: 6.91 ounces (195.8g)

  • Dimensions: 3.07 x 6.43 x 0.35 inches (77.9x 163.3x 8.89mm)
  • Weight: 8.25 ounces (233.8g)

Materials

Gorilla Glass Victus2 + Armor Aluminum

Gorilla Glass Victus2 + Armor Aluminum

Gorilla Glass Victus2 + Armor Aluminum

Display
  • 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O
  • FHD+ flat screen with 425ppi
  • 120Hz Adaptive refresh rate
  • 1,750 nits (Outdoor Peak)
  • Aspect ratio: 19.5:9

  • 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O
  • FHD+ flat screen with 393ppi
  • 120Hz Adaptive refresh rate
  • 1,750 nits (Outdoor Peak)
  • Aspect ratio: 19.5:9

  • 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O
  • QHD+ edge screen with 500ppi
  • 120Hz Adaptive refresh rate
  • 1,750 nits (Outdoor Peak)
  • Aspect ratio:19.3:9

Processor

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

Memory / Storage

RAM: 8GB

Storage: 128GB, 256GB

RAM: 8GB

Storage: 256GB, 512GB

RAM: 8GB. 12GB

Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Rear Cameras
  • Wide: 50MP (OIS), f1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP, f/2.2
  • Telephoto: 10MP(OIS), f2.4, 3X optical and 30X Space zoom
  • Video: 8K@30 FPS/4K@60 FPS/ FHD@120 FPS and 960 FPS (Super Slow-Mo)

  • Wide: 50MP (OIS), f1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP, f2.2
  • Telephoto: 10MP (OIS), f2.4, 3X Optical and 30X Space zoom.
  • Video: 8K@30 FPS/4K@60 FPS/ FHD@120 FPS and 960 FPS (Super Slow-Mo)

  • Wide: 200MP (OIS), Laser Auto Focus (LAF), f1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP, f2.2
  • Telephoto: 10MP (OIS) 2PD, f2.4 / 10MP (OIS) 2PD, f4.9, up to 10X optical and 100X Space zoom.
  • Video: 8K@30 FPS/4K@60 FPS/ FHD@120 FPS and 960 FPS (Super Slow-Mo)

Selfie camera
  • 12 MP (2PD AF), f2.2
  • Video: 4k@60 FPS

  • 12MP (2PD AF), f2.2
  • Video: 4k@60 FPS

  • 12MP (2PD AF), f2.2
  • Video: 4k@60 FPS

Camera features
  • Super HDR
  • Nightography
  • High-Resolution Photo & Video
  • Adaptive Pixel, OIS, VDIS,
  • Auto Framing
  • Director's View

  • Super HDR
  • Nightography
  • High-Resolution Photo & Video
  • Adaptive Pixel, OIS, VDIS,
  • Auto Framing
  • Director's View

  • Super HDR
  • Nightography
  • High-Resolution Photo & Video
  • Adaptive Pixel, OIS, VDIS,
  • Auto Framing
  • Director's View

Battery & Charging
  • 3,900mAh
  • Super Fast Charging
  • Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
  • Wireless PowerShare

  • 4,700mAh
  • Super Fast Charging 2.0
  • Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
  • Wireless PowerShare

  • 5,000mAh
  • Super Fast Charging 2.0
  • Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
  • Wireless PowerShare

Connectivity
  • 5G: sub6 / mmW
  • LTE
  • Wi-Fi 6E

  • 5G: sub6 / mmW
  • LTE
  • Wi-Fi 6E, UWB

  • 5G: sub6 / mmW
  • LTE
  • Wi-Fi 6E, UWB

Colors
  • Default color options:
    • Phantom Black
    • Cream
    • Green
    • Lavender

  • Samsung.com exclusive colors
    • Lime
    • Graphite
    • Sky Blue
    • Red

  • Default color options:
    • Phantom Black
    • Cream
    • Green
    • Lavender

  • Samsung.com exclusive colors
    • Lime
    • Graphite
    • Sky Blue
    • Red

  • Default color options:
    • Phantom Black
    • Cream
    • Green
    • Lavender

  • Samsung.com exclusive colors
    • Lime
    • Graphite
    • Sky Blue
    • Red

Other features
  • IP68
  • Vision Booster (Adaptive)
  • Selfie Night Portrait

  • IP68
  • Vision Booster (Adaptive)
  • Selfie Night Portrait

  • IP68
  • Embedded S Pen
  • Dual High-Resolution
  • Vision Booster (Adaptive)
  • Selfie Night Portrait
  • Wider OIS
  • Laser AF

Starting price

$799

$999

$1,199

Samsung is using Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset on all three phones across all the regions. That means there aren't any Exynos chips this year, which means there won't be a performance disparity between the phones sold in different regions like in previous years. Also, the rumors about the new Galaxy S series flagships using a modified version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip were true. The new phones are running on what Samsung calls "Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy."

Samsung Galaxy S23 series: What's new?

The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ are very similar to the S22 versions. The Galaxy S23 Ultra, though, brings some exciting improvements. Here's a quick round-up of all changes the new Galaxy S23 models bring over the 2022 models.

Design

Galaxy S23 Series_Image_01_LI Credit: From left to right: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23.

All three phones in the Galaxy S23 series look nearly identical to the 2022 models, but there are some subtle differences. Both Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S23 Plus come with slightly different designs at the back. Samsung has ditched the "contour cut" design for the camera cutout in favor of individual cutouts for each lens to make them look more in line with the Ultra model. They're also available in new colors, which we'll get into later.

Samsung is also using Gorilla Glass Victus 2 this time around, meaning the new phones should be more durable than the older ones. There's no significant difference in the overall dimensions or the weight, and they also carry an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

Display

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The new phones in the Galaxy S23 series also have the same displays as their predecessors, meaning you're looking at the 6.1-inch panel for the regular Galaxy S23, a 6.6-inch panel for the Galaxy S23+, and an even bigger 6.8-inch display for the Ultra model. They all use Samsung's Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O panels with support for a maximum refresh rate of up to 120Hz.

It's also worth noting that all the models, including the regular Galaxy S23 display, peak at 1,750 nits This wasn't the case with the last year's regular Galaxy S22 unit, so it's a welcome change. The rest of the display specifications of these new phones are identical to their respective counterparts, so you won't notice any other differences.

Internal hardware

Samsung is using Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset this year on all Galaxy S23 series devices across the globe. That's right, there's no competing Exynos chip this time around, meaning you get the same modified version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset regardless of the phone you buy in the Galaxy S23 series and where you buy it from. The new phones should also be better in terms of overall performance as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is more powerful than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the Exynos 2200 chips found inside the last year's models. We'll have more to talk about the performance of these phones in our review, so stay tuned.

An image showing a person playing a game on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Both Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ also have bigger batteries this time around. We're looking at a 3,900mAh unit in the case of the regular Galaxy S23, whereas the Plus model has a 4,700mAh battery. That's only a 200mAh difference, but we expect that to go a long way in helping the phones stay on for a longer period. The Ultra model still has a 5,000mAh battery.

Both Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ have bigger batteries this time around.

The Galaxy S23+ and the Galaxy S23 Ultra model also support faster charging speeds, but the regular Galaxy S23 is still stuck with a laughably slow 25W charging speed. They all support wireless and reverse wireless charging, though, so that's good. Some other improvements of the new Galaxy S23 model include support for Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and more.

Cameras

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Moving on to the optics, only the Galaxy S23 Ultra model has a new sensor. You now get a new 200MP f/1.7 wide-angle camera with OIS, laser autofocus, and more. The rest of the camera sensors are the same as last year's Galaxy S22 Ultra model — the same 10MP telephoto lens, 10MP Periscope lens and a 12MP ultrawide camera. Similarly, the regular Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S23+ also have the same sensors as last year's phones.

The selfie camera on all three phones in the Galaxy S23 series is now the same. You get a 12MP dual-pixel PDAF f/2.2 selfie shooter on three phones. All phones can record 8K videos at 30 FPS or 4K videos at 60 FPS using the rear cameras, and they also carry the same photo and video features. We'll have more to talk about the camera performance of all these phones in our full review, so be sure to stay tuned.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Now that you have the basics for the Galaxy S23 series, we'll answer some more frequently asked questions. If you don't find an answer to your question then be sure to leave a comment below, and we'll get to it as soon as possible:

What colors are the Samsung Galaxy S23 series phones available in?

All three phones in the Galaxy S23 series are available in four colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, and Lavender. Here, take a look:

Green is the hero color for the Galaxy S23 Ultra, while the regular Galaxy S23 and Plus variants are mostly seen posing in Cream and Lavender, respectively. It's worth mentioning that the Galaxy S23 Ultra doesn't come with a color-matched S Pen stylus, so you'll have a black-colored stylus regardless of the variant you pick.

If you don't particularly like any of the colors you see above, then you can consider checking out the Samsung.com exclusive colors: Lime, Graphite, Sky Blue, and Red.

Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 have a SIM card slot? Does it have eSIM?

All phones in the Samsung Galaxy S23 series have a SIM card slot. This is probably a relief to those worried about Samsung pulling an Apple and removing the SIM card slot entirely. It's tough to tell if Samsung will retain the SIM card slot for the next phones in the Galaxy S series, but it's staying for now. All three phones also have support for eSIM out of the box, meaning you get dual SIM support too. You can check out how to enable and use eSIM to learn more about the process in detail. You can, however, use only one eSIM along with a physical SIM card on the Galaxy S23 series. It's not necessarily a dealbreaker, but it's something to keep in mind considering there are phones like the Pixel 7 with dual eSIM support.

How fast does the Samsung Galaxy S23 charge?

Samsung hasn't changed the charging speeds from the previous models, so the new phones in the Galaxy S23 series have the same wired and wireless charging speeds. This means the Samsung Galaxy S23 supports up to 25W fast charging, while the Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra support up to 45W charging. Samsung isn't including a charging brick with these phones, so you'll have to pick up separate chargers to top them up if you don't have an older one lying around.

Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 support wireless and reverse wireless charging?

The Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra all support 15W Qi wireless charging, which is once again on par with the Galaxy S22 series phones. However, it's worth mentioning that you can buy phones that support faster wireless charging speeds. Those looking for novelty features will also appreciate the addition of support for 5W reverse wireless charging. This particular feature comes in handy for quickly topping up an accessory like your wireless earbuds or even another phone that supports wireless charging.

How many software updates will the Samsung Galaxy S23 get?

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Samsung is known for its commitment to delivering reliable and timely updates to its phones, and you can expect the same for the Galaxy S23 series. The Galaxy S23 series phones will get up to four major Android OS updates and up to five years of security updates. All three phones in the series ship with the One UI 5.1 based on Android 13, meaning you can expect them to stay up-to-date until Android 17 or whatever Google decides to call its software in the future. A few other Samsung devices are also eligible to receive up to four major Android updates, but the Galaxy S23 series devices have a slight edge as they ship with One UI 5.1 with Android 13 out of the box.

Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 have a good warranty?

All phones in the Samsung Galaxy S23 series come with a standard warranty mandated by the law in the U.S. That means you get a one-year limited warranty, whereas in some countries, including a few in Europe, you get a two-year warranty by default. You can get your phone repaired if it breaks during that period, as long as it's not due to external factors or misuse. Accidental damages aren't covered by default, but you can always Samsung Care+ for your peace of mind.

Samsung Care+, in case you're wondering, is a service that extends the warranty of your phone up to three years for a monthly fee. Additionally, it covers repairs for accidental damage, such as drops and spills. Alternatively, you can also spend more to get the Samsung Care+ with Theft and Loss, which can also get you a replacement device if yours gets stolen or lost. We recommend getting at least the Samsung Care+ to ensure you are covered for accidental damage. Even the best cases aren't enough to fully protect your device sometimes, so it's better to pay the additional charge and be safe than sorry.

Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 have expandable memory?

The Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra all come without support for microSD cards, so you can't expand the storage on these phones. You're essentially stuck with the storage you get on these, so be sure to pick the right one based on your requirements. The regular Galaxy S23 can be configured with either 128GB or 256GB storage, whereas the Plus model can be purchased with either 256GB or 512GB. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is the one that can be had with either 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB, so it's definitely the one to get if you're a power user who needs a ton of storage.

That's everything you need to know about the Galaxy S23 series. All three phones are now available to preorder, so be sure to pick the one based on your preference. Don't forget to stop by our Galaxy S23 series deals post if you're planning to buy any of these phones to see if you can save money on your purchase.