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Samsung Galaxy S23 by Samsung
Starting from $799.00
Launch price for the base storage/RAM variant
Disclaimer: The price shown is the official launch price (MSRP) for the base storage/RAM configuration.
Higher storage/RAM variants cost more. Actual prices may also vary depending on your country, region, taxes, and retailer.
Higher storage/RAM variants cost more. Actual prices may also vary depending on your country, region, taxes, and retailer.
Samsung's 2023 base flagship, the first S-series to use the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip worldwide.
About Samsung Galaxy S23
The Galaxy S23 was the first entry-level S-series phone to ship with the same Qualcomm chipset globally, ending the Snapdragon-vs-Exynos split that had affected performance consistency in prior generations. It kept a compact 6.1-inch display and the same core camera hardware as the S22, while boosting battery capacity slightly and adopting the squared-off Ultra-inspired design across the whole lineup. It launched in Cream, Lavender, Green, and Phantom Black.
Full Specifications
Imported
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, 4nm
Operating System
Android 13, One UI 5.1
Display Size
6.1 inches
Display Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels
Display Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Rear Camera
50MP wide (f/1.8) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120°) + 10MP telephoto (f/2.4, 3x optical)
Front Camera
12MP
RAM
8GB
Internal Storage
128GB / 256GB
Network
5G
Battery Capacity
3900 mAh
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front and back)
Water Resistance
IP68
Charging
25W wired, 15W wireless
Colors
Cream, Lavender, Green, Phantom Black (plus Graphite, Lime limited-edition)
Known Issues & Fixes
| Issue | Solution / Fix |
|---|---|
| Some users reported the phone slowing down or "lagging" after certain One UI software updates. | Samsung addressed performance regressions in follow-up software patches. |
| A number of users experienced faster-than-expected battery drain after updating to One UI 6 (Android 14). | Samsung released subsequent updates improving battery optimization for affected devices. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors does the Galaxy S23 come in?
It launched in Cream, Lavender, Green, and Phantom Black, with Graphite and Lime available as limited-edition colors.
Does the S23 have a microSD card slot?
No, storage is fixed at 128GB or 256GB.
Is the S23 waterproof?
It has an IP68 rating for up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes.
Does the S23 support the S Pen?
No, only the Galaxy S23 Ultra supports the S Pen in this generation.
What is special about its "Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy" chip?
It's the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip used elsewhere, but clocked slightly higher for Galaxy devices, and used across all regions instead of splitting between Snapdragon and Exynos versions.
Does it have a headphone jack?
No, audio output is via USB-C or Bluetooth only.
Is 5G supported worldwide?
Yes, 5G is supported globally on this model since it uses the same Snapdragon chipset everywhere.
