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Samsung Galaxy S23 launched: Tiny flagship got some Ultra stuff!
The wait of finally over! Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S23 series today. The company introduced three flagship smartphones while the standard model gets the most notable changes and upgrades in almost every aspect.
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G brings a major design overhaul, which looks even better with the new elegant color shades. It features the fastest Qualcomm processor worldwide, a larger battery, a brighter display, and the latest software to compete with other 2023’s flagship smartphones.
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| Specifications of Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|
| Software | Google Android 13 with Samsung One UI 5.1 |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm) |
| Display | 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080×2340 pixels, Infinity-O Edge display, 120 Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10+, 422 ppi |
| RAM | 8GB RAM LPDDR5X |
| Storage | UFS 4.0 – 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear Camera | Triple camera: 50 MP (main camera, f/1.8, 24mm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS); 12 MP (ultra wide angle, 120˚, f/2.4, 13mm, Super Steady video, OIS); 10 MP (telephoto, f/2.4, 70mm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom) |
| Front Camera | 12MP (f/2.2, 80°, 26mm, HDR10+) |
| Sensors | In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C, NFC, Wi-Fi 6e |
| Cellular | 2G (GPRS/EDGE), 3G (UMTS), 4G (LTE), 5G |
| Satellites | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| Colors | Black, Cream, Green, Purple |
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 168 grams |
| Additional | IP68 rating, dual SIM (2x Nano + E-SIM), GPS, face recognition, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Wireless PowerShare, DeX, child mode, data security: KNOX, ODE, EAS, MDM, VPN |
| Battery | 3900 mAh, 25 watts fast charging, 10 watts wireless |
| Availability | Pre-order starts today |
| Price | Price starts at $799.99 |
Most noteworthy upgrades
- Design
- Display
- Camera
- Custom Processor
- Battery and charging
- Software features and support
Design
Samsung has introduced a completely new design for the standard Galaxy S23 smartphone as it has removed the camera island we saw on the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S22. The design now matches the Ultra model, featuring individual camera rings on the rear.
Display
The Galaxy S23 equips the same 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with a 120Hz refresh rate but the display is now brighter as it offers a peak brightness of 1750 nits, which is much higher compared to the S22’s 1300 nits.
On the other hand, this display is protected with the new Gorilla Glass Victus 2 which offers improved drop performance and durability on rough surfaces.
Camera
Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphone features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50Mp Primary camera a 12MP Ultra wide-angle camera, and a 10MP 3x telephoto camera. Whereas, the front side has an upgraded 12MP shooter for selfies and video calls.
It is noteworthy that the company has significantly improved the Nightography of new Galaxy devices so that customers will not have to compromise even in a dark environment.
Custom Processor
The new flagship phone features Qualcomm’s fastest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. But it is not the usual processor! It is Galaxy S23 specific and is much better than the regular one. Also, the company has ditched Exynox this year, which means S23 buyers will be able to take advantage of the Snapdragon’s performance all over the globe.
Battery and charging
Battery and charging are other aspects the company has focused on while creating the standard Galaxy S23 smartphone. It equips a larger 3900 mAh that supports 25W wired fast charging and 15W wireless fast charging.
Software features and support
Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphone drives the Android 13-based One UI 5.1 software out of the box. The company ensures four major Android upgrades for the device in addition to five years of regular security patches.
Samsung’s executive chairman Jay Y. Lee (Lee Jae-yong in Korean) topped the Forbes 2024 Richest Korean list for the first time. On April 17, Forbes revealed that the Samsung boss is the richest in South Korea, with his assets increasing by $3.5 billion, bringing his total net worth to $11.5 billion.
Thanks to a rise in Samsung’s stocks, Samsung’s Lee jumped to the top of the Forbes 2024 Richest Korean list. Notably, the company’s stocks significantly hiked after the revelation that it’s developing high-bandwidth memory chips used in AI computing for NVIDIA.
Forbes 2023 Richest Korean, Kim Byung-ju, slipped to second this year with assets worth $9.7 billion. The third place went to Seo Jung-jin, honorary chairman of Celltrion, with assets of $7.5 billion.
Cho Jung-ho, chairman of Meritz Financial Group, ranked fourth with $6.2 billion, and Chung Mong-koo, honorary chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, was fifth with $4.6 billion.
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Samsung established an AI chip design-dedicated Advanced Processor Lab in Silicon Valley, US. Formerly known as the Advanced Institute of Technology, Samsung’s SAIT is said to have formed the new Lab to strengthen its AI chip R&D in the US.
BusinessKorea reports that the new Samsung Advanced Processor Lab to focus on developing next-gen AI semiconductor design assets in the US. The assets are said to be focused on the RISC-V area, which serves as a foundational design asset for semiconductor chip design.
Samsung’s initiative with RISC-V is interpreted as a move towards technological independence. Therefore, the company is expanding its R&D organization in Silicon Valley, aiming to enhance design capabilities to disrupt the market currently dominated by NVIDIA.
Amid the booming AI era, the market of advanced semiconductors is also expanding. Samsung has completed the development of its Mach-1 AI semiconductor and supplied prototypes to global firms including Korea’s Naver. The company has also started the development of Mach-2.
Under the CHIPS Act, Samsung received huge subsidies to boost investment in the US. It’s worth noting that the Biden govt awarded a 12% subsidy of Samsung’s total investment, which is significantly higher than Intel and TSMC’s subsidy.
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Samsung’s first 3nm Exynos 2500 chip could outpace Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in power efficiency. Both chipsets will power the next-gen Galaxy flagships, scheduled for an early 2025 launch. Recent input suggests that Exynos is returning as a tough rival to Snapdragon.
The Exynos 2500 will be made on Samsung’s 2nd-gen 3nm process technology. The S24’s Exynos 2400 chipset impressed the industry with significant improvements over its predecessor. The company appears to be leveling up the game next year.
Thanks to the cutting-edge process node, Samsung’s next Exynos could finally surpass its Snapdragon counterpart in power efficiency. The company may utilize its advanced FOWLP in the Exynos 2500 to make it run at higher clock speeds at the same power consumption level.
Qualcomm is facing power efficiency concerns with its recent Snapdragon chips. Due to reduced efficiency, phone makers are forced to bring up to 5000mAh battery. Samsung apparently seized this opportunity to bring back its in-house Exynos back to the contest.
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