Samsung has launched the Galaxy S23 phones which have improved processor, battery and camera. Prices start at 4,700 lei for the base model S23, which is several hundred lei more than the S22 launched a year ago. What new features do the three Galaxy S23 phones bring?
Samsung Galaxy S23 and significant differences from the S22 series
The S23 has a 6.1-inch screen, the S23+ has a 6.6-inch screen, and the S23 Ultra has the largest display (6.8 inches). The dimensions have not changed compared to the previous generation (S22 were released on February 8, 2022).
The big change that many are expecting is that Galaxy phones in Europe will also use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors instead of Exynos chips.
Increased battery capacity on two models. The S23 will have a 3,900mAh battery (compared to the S22’s 3,700mAh), while the S23+ also sees a 200mAh increase in battery capacity, to 4,700mAh. The S23 Ultra has a 5000mAh battery.
The S23 Ultra weighs 234 grams (6 grams more than the S22 Ultra), while the classic S23 is the lightest at 168 grams.
The Galaxy S23 costs from 4,699 lei (128 GB memory variant), the S23+ from 5,949 lei, and the S23 Ultra from 6,949 lei (256 GB memory variant). The phones have increased in price compared to the Galaxy S22, the line of which was released in late February 2022.
A year ago, the S22 cost from 4,200 lei, and the S23 added 500 lei. The S23+ and S23 Ultra variants have added 750 lei compared to last year’s S22.
The Galaxy S23 has 8GB of RAM and is available in 128GB and 258GB storage options, while the S23+ has 256GB and 512GB 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, for the first time for Samsung, a 200-megapixel (MP) ISOCELL HP2 image sensor, which the company says delivers excellent low-light performance and 8K video.
All models are available in four matte colors with trade names: Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender.
Features of the Galaxy S23
Display: 6.1 inches, FHD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, 120Hz refresh rate
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Dimensions and weight: 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm, 168 g
Front camera: 12MP, F2.2, FOV 80˚
The main room:
- Ultra-wide camera 12 MP, F2.2, viewing angle 120˚
- Wide-angle camera 50 MP, F1.8, viewing angle 85˚
- 10MP telephoto camera, 3x optical zoom, F2.4, 36˚ viewing angle
Battery: 3900 mAh
Memory: 8 GB of RAM in versions with 128 and 256 GB of memory, respectively
Features of the Galaxy S23+
Display: 6.6 inches, FHD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, 120Hz refresh rate
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Dimensions and weight: 76.2 x 157.8 x 7.6 mm, 196 g
Front camera: 12MP, F2.2, FOV 80˚
The main room:
- Ultra-wide camera 12 MP, F2.2, viewing angle 120˚
- Wide-angle camera 50 MP, F1.8, viewing angle 85˚
- 10MP telephoto camera, 3x optical zoom, F2.4, 36˚ viewing angle
Battery: 4700 mAh
Memory: 8 GB of RAM in versions with 256 and 512 GB of memory, respectively
Features of the Galaxy S23 Ultra
Display: 6.8 inches, QHD+ Edge, Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, 120Hz refresh rate
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy
Dimensions and weight: 78.1 X 163.4 X 8.9 mm, 234 g
Front camera: 12MP, F2.2, FOV 80˚
The main room:
- Wide-angle camera 200 MP, F1.7, viewing angle 85˚
- 10MP telephoto camera, 3x optical zoom, F2.4, 36˚ viewing angle
- 10-megapixel telephoto camera, 10x optical zoom, F4.9, 11˚ viewing angle
- Front camera 12 MP, F2.2, viewing angle 80˚
Battery: 5000 mAh
Memory: 8 GB of RAM in the 256 GB variant and 12 GB of RAM in the 512 GB and 1 TB versions.
Source: Hot News
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