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Score SummaryUpper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer ($550 – $849)
Hardware Score:7.3 / 10

Compact Flagship Speed and Flagship Zoom in a Pocketable 168g Body

The Galaxy S23 marked the turning point for Samsung’s standard flagship formula by replacing regional Exynos variants worldwide with the stellar Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. Thermal management and battery life dramatically improved over prior models. Packing a triple-lens camera setup with true 3x optical telephoto magnification into a device weighing just 168g, it remains one of the best compact phones available.

Key Strengths

  • Featherlight 168g weight and compact dimensions allow effortless one-handed control
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 provides smooth performance and cooler thermals worldwide
  • Dedicated 3x optical telephoto camera outperforms digital cropping rivals
  • Vivid 1750-nit Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 durability
  • Full Galaxy AI software support ported via One UI updates

Points to Consider

  • Base 128GB model utilizes older UFS 3.1 storage rather than UFS 4.0
  • 25W charging takes over an hour for a full battery cycle
  • No Ultra-Wideband (UWB) tracking antenna included
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Upper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer
Battery Capacity3,900 mAhTier avg: 5,500 mAh
Wired Charging25WTier avg: 67W
Recommended For:•Buyers wanting flagship camera and gaming speed in a pocket-friendly size•Users upgrading from older Galaxy S10, S20, or S21 models seeking better battery life•Shoppers seeking flagship Snapdragon power at heavily reduced market prices

Samsung Galaxy S23 full specifications

145 verified specification points across 19 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2023-02-01
Released
2023-02-17
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight
168 g
Volume
78.8 cm³
Build
Armor Aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back
Frame
Armor Aluminum
Back
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Front glass
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Water resistance
IP68
Certifications
IP68 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender

Display

20
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Size
6.1 inches
Screen-to-body
86.8%
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel density
422 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
66.9 mm
Panel height
140.3 mm
Active area
110.8 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
48 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
1750 nits
Typical brightness
1200 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
HDR10+
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2See Its Deep Breakdown
Other features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

10
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxySee Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
3.36 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Adreno 740 (719 MHz)
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 13
User interface
One UI 5.1
OS updates
4 years
Security updates
4 years

Memory

8
RAM options
8GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1 / UFS 4.0
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide camera

6
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Samsung ISOCELL GN3
Aperture
f/1.8
35mm equivalent
24 mm
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)

Telephoto camera

6
Resolution
10 MP
Sensor
Samsung ISOCELL 3K1
Aperture
f/2.4
35mm equivalent
70 mm
Optical zoom
3x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)

Ultrawide camera

6
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX564
Aperture
f/2.2
35mm equivalent
13 mm
Optical zoom
0.5x
Stabilisation
None

Camera features

4
Video
8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 60fps HDR
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
3900 mAh
Rated capacity
3800 mAh
Type
Li-Ion
Wired charging
25 W
Charge time
70 min
Wireless charging
15 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
21 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

4
AnTuTu
1,480,000
Geekbench single-core
2000
Geekbench multi-core
5280
DXOMARK
133

Gaming

2
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
SA-GALAXYS23-01, SA-GALAXYS23-Global

How we rated the Galaxy S23

How we score

The overall 7.3 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
7.2
7.2 reflecting the 6.1" 120Hz AMOLED (422 ppi) peaking at 1750 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
8.2
8.2 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy with 8GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
8.0
8 driven by the 50MP main sensor with OIS and 3x telephoto optics, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
5.8
5.8 recognizing the 3900mAh capacity and 25W wired charging alongside 15W wireless support.
Software
7.8
7.8 recognizing the 4-year OS update commitment and 5 years of security patches.
Gaming
7.1
7.1 reflecting capable adreno 740 (719 mhz) graphics, but held back by battery endurance (3900mAh) during sustained gaming sessions.
Durability
8.1
8.1 based on IP68 with armor aluminum frame, corning gorilla glass victus 2 front and back and corning gorilla glass victus 2.
Connectivity
6.8
6.8 reflecting wi-fi 6e (802.11ax) with usb type-c 3.2 (displayport), 5G, and eSIM support.
Features
6.0
6 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
6.6
6.6 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $699 launch price.

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Samsung Galaxy S23: common questions

Does the Galaxy S23 have Snapdragon processors worldwide?

Yes, unlike preceding generations, all models of the Galaxy S23 series sold worldwide feature the custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor.

How long does the battery last on the Galaxy S23?

Thanks to the 3900mAh battery and energy-efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the Galaxy S23 provides approximately 20-30% longer battery life than the Galaxy S22, easily lasting through a full working day.

Does the Galaxy S23 support Samsung DeX?

Yes, the Galaxy S23 supports full desktop Samsung DeX, both wired via USB-C to HDMI/DisplayPort and wirelessly to compatible smart monitors and TVs.

Is the Galaxy S23 waterproof?

Yes, the Galaxy S23 features IP68 certification for water and dust resistance, rated for submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes.

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Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy S23 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Built on TSMC 4nm (N4) fabrication, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 features a balanced 1+4+3 microarchitecture led by a 3.20 GHz Cortex-X3 core, an Adreno 740 GPU with first-generation hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and an upgraded Hexagon processor with dedicated micro-tile inferencing.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Advanced FinFET transistor scaling with reduced gate leakage and enhanced clock stability under sustained continuous loads.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core5,350 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v101,550,000 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy S23 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX858 Breakdown
Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Exynos 2200

Silicon Score:8.2 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.3) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy S23 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Exynos 2200 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Manufactured on Samsung 4nm (4LPE) technology, the Exynos 2200 pairs an Armv9 8-core CPU led by a 2.8GHz Cortex-X2 with the Samsung Xclipse 920 GPU powered by AMD RDNA 2 graphics technology.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Produced on Samsung Foundry 4nm Low Power Early FinFET process with EUV patterning.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu Benchmark v10960,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core1,580
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core3,920

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Exynos 2200 Breakdown
Display & Cover Glass Technology

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Silicon Score:9.2 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.2) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy S23 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Using a redesigned glass composition with optimized chemical strengthening and deeper compressive stress layers, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is engineered specifically to withstand impacts against rough concrete while preserving Mohs 6+ scratch resistance.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Replaces smaller sodium ions with larger potassium ions deep into the glass bulk, creating immense compressive surface stress.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Rough Surface Drop Survival1.0
Knoop Diamond Hardness670

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Samsung 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0

Silicon Score:8.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.4) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy S23 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Utilizing the open USB Power Delivery 3.0 PPS (Programmable Power Supply) standard at up to 10V/4.5A, Samsung 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0 communicates with the charger every 10 milliseconds to dynamically optimize voltage and current, filling a 5000mAh battery to 70% in 30 minutes.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Communicates directly with the charger over CC pins, adjusting voltage in fine 20mV increments to eliminate on-board heat generation.

Verified Silicon Metrics

0 - 70% Charge Time30.0
0 - 100% Total Time58.0

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy S23 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Mobile Application Processor

Snapdragon 865 5G

Silicon Score:8.9 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.8) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy S23 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 865 5G platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Regarded as one of the most reliable mobile processors ever built, the Snapdragon 865 5G is fabricated on TSMC 7nm N7P node with Kryo 585 CPU (Cortex-A77 @ 2.84GHz), Adreno 650 GPU, Spectra 480 ISP, and external Snapdragon X55 5G modem.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated on advanced TSMC 7nm (N7P) semiconductor node optimizing transistor switching and leakage.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu v10755,000
3DMark Wild Life3,850

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 865 5G Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Samsung ISOCELL GN5

Silicon Score:8.9 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.8) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy S23 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung ISOCELL GN5 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

The ISOCELL GN5 integrates 50 million 1.0µm pixels on a 1/1.57-inch format with Dual Pixel Pro technology using two photodiodes per pixel split diagonally for instantaneous all-directional autofocus and Front Deep Trench Isolation (FDTI) to prevent color crosstalk.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered using advanced stacked backside-illuminated silicon die bonding with pixel-level deep trench isolation.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Autofocus Speed10 ms
Color Separation38.2 dB
8K Video8K@30fps

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung ISOCELL GN5 Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Samsung ISOCELL HM3

Silicon Score:9.2 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.2) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy S23 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung ISOCELL HM3 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

The ISOCELL HM3 is Samsung's peak 108MP sensor featuring a massive 1/1.33-inch optical format with 0.8µm pixels, Nonapixel 9-in-1 binning (12MP @ 2.4µm), Super PD Plus micro-lenses, and Smart-ISO Pro delivering 12-bit color depth with 64x richer color data.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered using advanced stacked backside-illuminated silicon die bonding with pixel-level deep trench isolation.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Color Gradation12-bit HDR
Low Light Binning12 MP @ 2.4µm
Zoom Clarity3x Lossless In-Sensor

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung ISOCELL HM3 Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Samsung Display E3 AMOLED

Silicon Score:8.9 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.8) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy S23 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung Display E3 AMOLED platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Samsung Display's E3 luminescent material set delivered a breakthrough in organic light-emitting efficiency, reaching 1200 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and enabling early LTPO variable refresh rate displays from 1Hz to 120Hz while cutting blue light emission by 18%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Peak Luminance1,200 nits
Color Gamut Coverage100% DCI-P3
Delta E Color Accuracy0.45

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung Display E3 AMOLED Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Silicon Score:9.1 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.1) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy S23 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Corning Gorilla Glass Victus platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus was the first glass in smartphone history to improve both drop and scratch performance simultaneously. Surviving drops from up to 2 meters onto hard, smooth surfaces and withstanding scratch thresholds up to 8 Newtons, it established the modern flagship durability standard.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Drop Survival2.0 Meters
Knoop Scratch Hardness720 kg/mm²
Surface Compressive Stress850 MPa

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Breakdown
Battery & Power Architecture

Samsung 25W Super Fast Charging PPS

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.5) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy S23 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung 25W Super Fast Charging PPS platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Samsung's 25W Super Fast Charging is the global gold standard for universal USB-IF Power Delivery compliance with Programmable Power Supply (PPS). Delivering up to 9V/2.77A or dynamic 3.3-11V/2.25A PPS, it provides cool, ultra-reliable recharging that preserves 5,000mAh batteries across 3+ years of intense daily use without high thermal stress.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered with high-energy density electrode chemistry, multi-tab current distribution, and integrated digital charge pumps.

Verified Silicon Metrics

0-50% Charge Time30 Minutes
0-100% Charge Time65 Minutes (5,000mAh)
Battery Degradation Rate< 15% after 2 years

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung 25W Super Fast Charging PPS Breakdown
Mobile DRAM Architecture

Samsung LPDDR5X-7500

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy S23 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung LPDDR5X-7500 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Samsung's 14nm Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) LPDDR5X DRAM operates at 7,500 Mbps per pin, supplying up to 60 GB/s peak memory bandwidth over a 64-bit bus. Designed with dynamic voltage frequency scaling (DVFS) and deep sleep modes, it powers top-tier AI smartphones, 8K video pipelines, and high-frame-rate mobile gaming while cutting power consumption by 20% compared to standard LPDDR5.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated using state-of-the-art DRAM lithography to maximize capacitance per cell and minimize parasitics.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AIDA64 Memory Read58.4 GB/s
AIDA64 Latency52.3 ns
Active Power Draw1.25 W @ full load

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung LPDDR5X-7500 Breakdown
Flash Storage Architecture

Samsung V-NAND UFS 3.0

Silicon Score:8.9 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.9) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy S23 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung V-NAND UFS 3.0 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Samsung's 512GB UFS 3.0 storage incorporates 6th-generation V-NAND (stacked 96+ layers) driven by a proprietary high-speed memory controller. Delivering sequential read speeds up to 2,100 MB/s and write speeds up to 410 MB/s over dual MIPI M-PHY Gear 4 lanes, it effectively doubled the transfer speed of UFS 2.1, eliminating app launch stutters and accelerating boot times.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Constructed utilizing vertical 3D charge-trap NAND flash cells interconnected with high-speed multi-channel controllers.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AndroBench Seq Read2,050 MB/s
AndroBench Seq Write405 MB/s
Random Read IOPS63,000 IOPS

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung V-NAND UFS 3.0 Breakdown

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Samsung Galaxy S23 price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$6998GB/256GB launch MSRP
United Kingdom£6998GB/256GB launch price
CanadaCA$9598GB/256GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$6998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Germany€7998GB/256GB European launch price
France€7998GB/256GB European launch price
Netherlands€7998GB/256GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 6598GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 8,1908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 8,4908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 5,6998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€7298GB/256GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$1,1698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$9498GB/256GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 2,5698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 2,6198GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥108,3008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Austria€7298GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€7298GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Finland€7298GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Italy€7298GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Spain€7298GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€7298GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Greece€7298GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 2,8998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 17,0908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪2,6198GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩965,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$5,4698GB/256GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$22,7008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 2,5398GB/256GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 2158GB/256GB official launch MSRP
India₹54,9998GB/256GB official India price
PakistanRs 195,9998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳85,4998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 11,319,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱40,8908GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 3,2498GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫17,750,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$4,0998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$13,5998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦1,083,0008GB/256GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 13,0998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£34,5998GB/256GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺25,4998GB/256GB official launch MSRP