Samsung has launched the Galaxy S23 phones that come with improvements related to the processor, battery and camera. Prices start at 4,700 lei for the basic S23 model, several hundred lei more than the S22 launched a year ago. What are the novelties that the three Galaxy S23 phones bring?
Samsung Galaxy S23 phonesPhoto: Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S23 and the essential differences from the S22 series
The S23 has a 6.1-inch screen, the S23+ comes with a 6.6-inch screen, and the S23 Ultra has the largest display (6.8 inches). The dimensions have not changed from the previous generation (S22 were released on February 8, 2022).
A big change, expected by many, is that Galaxy phones in Europe will also use Snapdragon processors from Qualcomm, instead of Exynos chips.
Increased battery capacity on two of the models. The S23 will have a 3,900 mAh battery (compared to 3,700 mAh in the S22), and in the S23+ the battery capacity also increases by 200 mAh, up to 4,700 mAh. The S23 Ultra has a 5,000 mAh battery.
The S23 Ultra weighs 234 grams (6 grams more than the S22 Ultra), and the classic S23 is the lightest: 168 grams.
The Galaxy S23 costs from 4,699 lei (the 128 GB storage variant), the S23+ costs from 5,949 lei, and the S23 Ultra from 6,949 lei (for the 256 GB storage variant). The phones have become more expensive compared to the Galaxy S22, a range launched at the end of February 2022.
A year ago, the S22 cost from 4,200 lei, and the S23 added 500 lei. 750 lei have been added to the S23+ and S23 Ultra variants compared to last year’s S22.
The Galaxy S23 has 8 GB of RAM and comes in 128 and 258 GB storage versions, and the S23+ has 256 and 512 GB storage options. The S23 Ultra will be available in three storage variants: 256/512GB/1TB, with the first variant having 8GB of RAM and the other two having 12GB of RAM.
The S23 Ultra also features, in a first for Samsung, the 200-megapixel (MP) ISOCELL HP2 image sensor that the company says delivers excellent results in low-light environments and 8K footage.
All models come in four matte color shades, with the trade names: Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender.
Galaxy S23 specifications
Display: 6.1 inches, FHD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, 120 Hz refresh rate
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Dimensions and weight: 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6mm, 168g
Front camera: 12MP, F2.2, FOV 80˚
Main room:
- 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera , F2.2, FOV 120˚
- 50 MP Wide Camera , F1.8, FOV 85˚
- 10MP Telephoto Camera , 3x Optical Zoom, F2.4, FOV 36˚
Battery: 3.900 mAh
Memory: 8 GB RAM in versions with 128 and 256 GB storage respectively
Galaxy S23+ specifications
Display: 6.6 inches, FHD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, 120 Hz refresh rate
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Dimensions and weight: 76.2 x 157.8 x 7.6mm, 196g
Front camera: 12MP , F2.2, FOV 80˚
Main room:
- 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera , F2.2, FOV 120˚
- 50 MP Wide Camera , F1.8, FOV 85˚
- 10 MP Telephoto Camera , 3x Optical Zoom, F2.4, FOV 36˚
Battery: 4.700 mAh
Memory: 8 GB RAM in versions with 256 and 512 GB storage respectively
Galaxy S23 Ultra specifications
Display: 6,8 inci, QHD+ Edge, Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, rată de refresh 120 Hz
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Dimensions and weight: 78.1 X 163.4 X 8.9mm, 234g
Front camera: 12MP, F2.2, FOV 80˚
Main room:
- 200 MP Wide Camera, F1.7, FOV 85˚
- 10MP Telephoto Camera, 3x Optical Zoom, F2.4, FOV 36˚
- 10MP Telephoto Camera, 10x Optical Zoom, F4.9, FOV 11˚
- 12MP Front Camera, F2.2, FOV 80˚
Battery: 5.000 mAh
Memory: 8 GB RAM in the 256 GB variant and 12 GB RAM in the 512 GB and 1 TB versions.
