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Score SummaryApex Premium Flagship ($850 and above)
Hardware Score:9.1 / 10

The perfectly balanced flagship powerhouse with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 efficiency.

The Galaxy S23 Plus earned widespread acclaim as one of the most reliable and efficient flagship smartphones Samsung ever engineered. By utilizing the customized 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy globally, it eliminated past thermal inconsistencies and delivered class-leading battery life from its 4700 mAh cell. Its 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X flat display is effortless to handle and reach in daylight with 1750 nits of peak brightness. With 45W fast charging, 3x optical zoom, IP68 durability, and full Galaxy AI integration, it remains a supreme premium purchase.

Key Strengths

  • Dominant efficiency and performance from customized Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
  • Superb multi-day battery endurance paired with 45W fast wired charging
  • Glorious 1750-nit Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with flat ergonomic borders
  • Versatile triple camera array with 8K recording and 3x optical zoom
  • Premium Armor Aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 construction

Points to Consider

  • Display resolution is 1080p FHD+ rather than QHD+ at a flagship price point
  • Camera hardware is largely iterative over the S22 Plus
  • Wall charging adapter is omitted from the retail package
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Apex Premium Flagship
Battery Capacity4,700 mAhTier avg: 5,200 mAh
Wired Charging45WTier avg: 65W
Recommended For:•Power users wanting flat screens•Mobile gamers•Business travelers•Galaxy AI productivity seekers

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus full specifications

168 verified specification points across 19 categories.

Launch

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

Body

10
Dimensions
157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm
Weight
196 g
Volume
91.4 cm³
Build
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, Armor Aluminum frame
Frame
Armor Aluminum Alloy
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, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
Size
6.6 inches
Screen-to-body
87.6%
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels
Pixel density
390 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
72.2 mm
Panel height
151.8 mm
Active area
129.7 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 Galaxy (4 nm)See 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, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)
User interface
One UI 6.1.1 with Galaxy AI
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
256GB, 512GB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide (main) camera

12
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Samsung ISOCELL GN3
Sensor format
1/1.56"
Pixel size
1 µm
Aperture
f/1.8
Focal length
24 mm
35mm equivalent
24 mm
Field of view
85°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
Dual Pixel PDAF
Video
8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps

Telephoto camera

12
Resolution
10 MP
Sensor
Samsung S5K3K1
Sensor format
1/3.94"
Pixel size
1 µm
Aperture
f/2.4
Focal length
70 mm
35mm equivalent
70 mm
Field of view
36°
Optical zoom
3x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
PDAF
Video
4K at 60fps

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX564
Sensor format
1/2.55"
Pixel size
1.4 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
13 mm
35mm equivalent
13 mm
Field of view
120°
Optical zoom
0.5x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Super Steady Video
Video
4K at 60fps

Camera features

4
Video
8K at 30fps
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
Samsung S5K3LU
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 30/60fps HDR10+
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
4700 mAh
Rated capacity
4600 mAh
Type
Si/C (Silicon-Carbon High-Density)See Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
45 W
Charge time
55 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
30 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

5
AnTuTu
3,200,000
Geekbench single-core
3400
Geekbench multi-core
10800
3DMark
7,200
DXOMARK
158

Gaming

6
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
7,100
GFXBench
144 fps
Sustained performance
91% of peak
Peak surface temperature
37.8 °C
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-GALAXYS23PLUS-01, SA-GALAXYS23PLUS-Global

How we rated the Galaxy S23 Plus

How we score

The overall 9.1 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
9.3
1750 nits peak brightness with Vision Booster and 120Hz refresh rate.
Performance
9.5
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers outstanding sustained speed and thermal control.
Camera
9.0
50MP GN3 sensor and 3x optical telephoto produce reliable, vivid photos.
Battery
9.5
4700 mAh capacity combined with 4nm efficiency delivers two-day battery life.
Software
9.6
One UI with full Galaxy AI features and Samsung DeX desktop support.
Gaming
9.4
Vapor chamber cooling and Adreno 740 sustain high framerates effortlessly.
Durability
9.3
Armor Aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with IP68 water immersion resistance.
Connectivity
9.4
Includes Wi-Fi 6E, UWB, mmWave 5G, and DisplayPort over Type-C.
Features
9.3
Samsung DeX, Wireless PowerShare, ultrasonic fingerprint, and Knox vault.
Value
8.8
Strong flagship endurance and premium build that remains top-tier.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus: common questions

Does the Galaxy S23 Plus support Galaxy AI?

Yes, the Galaxy S23 Plus has received Samsung’s full Galaxy AI software update, including Circle to Search, Live Translate, and Generative Edit.

How fast does the Galaxy S23 Plus charge?

It supports 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0, reaching approximately 65% in just 30 minutes.

Is the Galaxy S23 Plus display flat or curved?

The Galaxy S23 Plus features a completely flat 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with symmetrical thin bezels.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

Hardware Deep Reviews for Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

Explainers on the chipset, display and camera components used in the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, compiled from manufacturer documentation and published benchmarks.

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Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

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

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
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 Plus 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
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 Plus 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

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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 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
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 Plus 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

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 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$999Base Storage
United Kingdom£1,0498GB/512GB launch price
CanadaCA$1,3698GB/512GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$9998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Germany€1,1998GB/512GB European launch price
France€1,1998GB/512GB European launch price
Netherlands€1,1998GB/512GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 9498GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 11,7908GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 12,1908GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 8,1998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€1,0498GB/512GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$1,6798GB/512GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$1,3598GB/512GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 3,6698GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 3,7498GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥154,8008GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Austria€1,0498GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€1,0498GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Finland€1,0498GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Italy€1,0498GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Spain€1,0498GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€1,0498GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Greece€1,0498GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 4,1498GB/512GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 24,4908GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪3,7498GB/512GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩1,379,0008GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$7,8098GB/512GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$32,5008GB/512GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 3,6398GB/512GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 3088GB/512GB official launch MSRP
India₹94,9998GB/512GB official India price
PakistanRs 279,9998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳121,9998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 16,179,0008GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱58,3908GB/512GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 4,6498GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫25,370,0008GB/512GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$5,7998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$19,4998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦1,548,0008GB/512GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 18,7998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£49,4998GB/512GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺36,4998GB/512GB official launch MSRP