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Design

Colors

Galaxy S23

Basic colors

  • Galaxy S23 in Lavender seen from the rear.

    Lavender

  • Galaxy S23 in Cream seen from the rear.

    Cream

  • Galaxy S23 in Phantom Black seen from the rear.

    Phantom Black

  • Galaxy S23 in Green seen from the rear.

    Green

Exclusive Samsung.com Colorways

  • Galaxy S23 in Lime seen from the rear.

    Lime

  • Galaxy S23 in Graphite seen from the rear.

    Graphite

Galaxy S23+

Basic colors

  • Galaxy S23 plus in Lavender seen from the rear.

    Lavender

  • Galaxy S23 plus in Cream seen from the rear.

    Cream

  • Galaxy S23 plus in Phantom Black seen from the rear.

    Phantom Black

  • Galaxy S23 plus in Green seen from the rear.

    Green

Exclusive Samsung.com Colorways

  • Galaxy S23 plus in Lime seen from the rear.

    Lime

  • Galaxy S23 plus in Graphite seen from the rear.

    Graphite

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Basic colors

  • Galaxy S23 Ultra in Green seen from the rear.

    Green

  • Galaxy S23 Ultra in Phantom Black seen from the rear.

    Phantom Black

  • Galaxy S23 Ultra in Lavender seen from the rear.

    Lavender

  • Galaxy S23 Ultra in Cream seen from the rear.

    Cream

Exclusive Samsung.com Colorways

  • Galaxy S23 Ultra in Lime seen from the rear.

    Lime

  • Galaxy S23 Ultra in Sky Blue seen from the rear.

    Sky Blue

  • Galaxy S23 Ultra in Graphite seen from the rear.

    Graphite

  • Galaxy S23 Ultra in Red seen from the rear.

    Red

  • *Color availability may vary depending on country or carrier.
  • *Online Exclusive colors only available on Samsung.com.
  • *Online Exclusive colors require customized production. Please allow up to 4 weeks for delivery.

Dimensions & Weight

  • Main Screen measured diagonally6.1" Width70.9mm Height146.3mm Depth7.6mm

    Galaxy S23

    Dimensions: 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6mm

    Weight: 168g

    *Galaxy S23 mmWave model weighs 168g.

  • Main Screen measured diagonally6.6" Width76.2mm Height157.8mm Depth7.6mm

    Galaxy S23+

    Dimensions: 76.2 x 157.8 x 7.6mm

    Weight: 195g

    *Galaxy S23+ mmWave model weighs 196g.

  • Main Screen measured diagonally6.8" Width78.1mm Height163.4mm Depth8.9mm

    Galaxy S23 Ultra

    Dimensions: 78.1 x 163.4 x 8.9mm

    Weight: 233g

    *Galaxy S23 Ultra mmWave model weighs 234g.

Display

  • Galaxy S23

    6.1” Flat FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X

    Infinity-O Display (2340 x 1080)

    425ppi

    HDR10+ certified

    Up to 120Hz refresh rate

  • Galaxy S23+

    6.6” Flat FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X

    Infinity-O Display (2340 x 1080)

    393ppi

    HDR10+ certified

    Up to 120Hz refresh rate

  • Galaxy S23 Ultra

    6.8” Edge QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X

    Infinity-O Display (3088 x 1440)

    500ppi

    HDR10+ certified

    Up to 120Hz refresh rate

  • *Infinity-O Display: a near bezel-less, full-frontal screen.
  • *Measured diagonally, Galaxy S23's screen size is 6.1" in the full rectangle and 5.9" with accounting for the rounded corners, Galaxy S23+'s screen size is 6.6" in the full rectangle and 6.4" with accounting for the rounded corners and Galaxy S23 Ultra's screen size is 6.8" in the full rectangle and 6.8" with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

S Pen

Galaxy S23 Ultra S Pen

Width5.8mm Depth4.35mm Length105.08mm

Dimensions: 5.8 x 4.35 x 105.08mm

Weight: 3.04g

Bluetooth enabled

Pressure levels: 4,096

Pen tip diameter: 0.7mm

IP68

Air Actions

Air view

Live message

Samsung Notes

Screen off memo

Smart select

Screen write

Translate

Bixby Vision

Glance

Magnify

PENUP

Coloring

AR Doodle

Write on calendar

  • *S Pen's operable distance extends approximately 10 meters from the device in open space. Control range may vary depending on surroundings and other factors.
  • *Built-in S Pen is compatible only with its corresponding smartphone model.
  • *Using S Pen as a stylus does not require battery power. Actual battery life may vary depending on usage patterns and other factors.
  • *IP68 rating is based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Rinse residue/dry if wet. Water and dust resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time.
  • *Air Command and Air Action feature availability may vary by model or app.

Camera

Front Camera

  • Galaxy S23

    1 12MP Selfie Camera

    • 12MP 2PD AF
    • Pixel size: 1.12μm
    • FOV: 80˚
    • F.No (aperture): F2.2
  • Galaxy S23+

    1 12MP Selfie Camera

    • 12MP 2PD AF
    • Pixel size: 1.12μm
    • FOV: 80˚
    • F.No (aperture): F2.2
  • Galaxy S23 Ultra

    1 12MP Selfie Camera

    • 12MP 2PD AF
    • Pixel size: 1.12μm
    • FOV: 80˚
    • F.No (aperture): F2.2

Rear Camera

  • Galaxy S23

    Triple camera

    Illustration of Galaxy S23 seen from the rear. The top camera is numbered 1, the center camera is numbered 2 and the bottom camera is numbered 3.

    1 12MP Ultra Wide Camera

    • Pixel size: 1.4μm
    • FOV: 120˚
    • F.No (aperture): F2.2

    2 50MP Wide Camera

    • Pixel size: 1.0μm (12MP 2.0μm)
    • FOV: 85˚
    • F.No (aperture): F1.8

    3 10MP Telephoto Camera

    • Pixel size: 1.0μm
    • FOV: 36˚
    • F.No (aperture): F2.4

    Space Zoom

    • 3x Optical Zoom

    OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)

    Tracking AF

  • Galaxy S23+

    Triple camera

    Illustration of Galaxy S23 plus seen from the rear. The top camera is numbered 1, the center camera is numbered 2 and the bottom camera is numbered 3.

    1 12MP Ultra Wide Camera

    • Pixel size: 1.4μm
    • FOV: 120˚
    • F.No (aperture): F2.2

    2 50MP Wide Camera

    • Pixel size: 1.0μm (12MP 2.0μm)
    • FOV: 85˚
    • F.No (aperture): F1.8

    3 10MP Telephoto Camera

    • Pixel size: 1.0μm
    • FOV: 36˚
    • F.No (aperture): F2.4

    Space Zoom

    • 3x Optical Zoom

    OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)

    Tracking AF

  • Galaxy S23 Ultra

    Quad camera

    Illustration of Galaxy S23 Ultra seen from the rear. On the left, the top camera is numbered 1, the center camera is numbered 2 and the bottom camera is numbered 3. On the right is another camera numbered 4.

    1 12MP AF Ultra Wide Camera

    • Pixel size: 1.4μm
    • FOV: 120˚
    • F.No (aperture): F2.2

    2 200MP Wide Camera

    • Pixel size: 0.6μm (12MP 2.4μm)
    • FOV: 85˚
    • F.No (aperture): F1.7

    3 10MP Telephoto Camera

    • Pixel size: 1.12μm
    • FOV: 11˚
    • F.No (aperture): F4.9

    4 10MP Telephoto Camera

    • Pixel size: 1.12μm
    • FOV: 36˚
    • F.No (aperture): F2.4

    Space Zoom

    • 3x, 10x Dual Optical Zoom
    • Super Resolution Zoom up to 100x

    OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)

    Laser AF

  • *30X Space Zoom includes 3x Optical Zoom and 30x digital zoom with AI Super Resolution technology. Zooming in past 3x may cause some image deterioration.
  • *100X Space Zoom includes 10x Optical Zoom and 100x digital zoom with AI Super Resolution technology. Zooming in past 10x may cause some image deterioration.
  • *Laser AF sensor is used to enhance the AF performance in close range and low light environments. Available only on Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Intelligent features

Scene Optimizer

Shot suggestions

Scan QR Codes

Camera modes

Single Take

Photo

Video

Pro

Panorama

Food

Night

Portrait

Portrait Video

Pro Video

Super Slow-mo

Slow motion

Hyperlapse

Director's View

  • *The format and amount of Single Take results may differ based on original capture. Results may also differ between Rear and Front Camera captures.
  • *Scene Optimizer supports 30 modes: Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, Food, People, Beaches, Sky, Mountain, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Snow, Waterfall, Watersides, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Flowers, Trees, Greenery, Animal, Shoes, Backlit, Indoor, Text, Clothes, Night view.
  • *Accuracy of Scene Optimizer and Flaw Detection may differ depending on shooting conditions including multiple subjects, being out of focus or moving subjects.
  • *Blink and blur detection works best when there are three or fewer people in the frame, 1.5 meters or closer to the camera.
  • *Lens smudge and backlighting detection notifies once every 24 hours if flaw is detected. Backlight detection works when HDR is turned off.

Useful Features

Camera settings bar

Flash

Timer

Super Steady

Ratio

Video Size

Motion Photo

Effects (Filter/My Filter/Face Retouch)

Camera settings menu

Format and advanced options

(HEIF/Raw copies/UW shape correction)

Selfie color tone

Advanced recording options (HEVC/HDR10+/Zoom-in MIC)

Video Stabilization (VDIS)

Auto HDR

Tracking auto-focus

Grid lines

Auto FPS

AR features

  • AR Doodle
  • Quick Measure

Downloadable

  • Expert RAW

*Expert RAW must be downloaded separately from the Galaxy Store, for free, before use.

Video Recording

Resolution

8K video recording at 30fps (7680 x 4320)

4K UHD video recording at 60fps (3840 x 2160)

1080p FHD video recording at 60fps (1920 x 1080)

720p HD video recording at 30fps (1280 x 720)

4K HDR10+ video recording at 60fps (3840 x 2160)

Shooting speed

Super Steady QHD video support at 60fps

Super Slow-mo 1080p video support at 960fps

Portrait Video 4K video support at 30fps

Slow motion 1080p video support at 240fps

Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30fps

Director's View 1080p Video support at 30fps

Other

High CRI LED Flash

Tracking AF

Astrolapse (Star trails) and front night Hyperlapse

Auto Framing

60fps Super HDR

VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization)

Digital zoom up to 20x

High Bitrate

  • *On Galaxy S23 Series, users can record approximately 0.5 second of video captured at 240fps and digitally enhance the video to 960fps with approximately 16 seconds of playback. Playback time can be edited in Super Slow-mo player.
  • *Digital zoom magnification varies by device. On Galaxy S23 and S23+, users can reach up to 12x zoom magnification. On Galaxy S23 Ultra, users can reach up to 20x zoom magnification.
  • *Auto Framing only available in Video mode. Auto Framing must be enabled before recording.
  • *Certain resolutions and ratios may not be supported. Certain functions may not be available when Auto Framing is on. Only people can be recognized, and there is a limit to how many people may be recognized.

Performance

Battery Capacity

  • Galaxy S23

    3,900mAh (typical)

  • Galaxy S23+

    4,700mAh (typical)

  • Galaxy S23 Ultra

    5,000mAh (typical)

  • *Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated capacity is 3785mAh for Galaxy S23, 4565mAh for Galaxy S23+ and 4855mAh for Galaxy S23 Ultra. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.

Charging

  • Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
  • 45W/25W USB PD 3.0 (PPS) compliant Super Fast Charging for wired charging (AFC and QC2.0 compatible)

    *WPC certified Wireless charging

  • Wireless PowerShare
  • *Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 is currently available with Super Fast Wireless Charger and Super Fast Wireless Charger Duo. Wireless Chargers sold separately. Other wireless chargers compatible with WPC support wireless charging under 5W. Actual charging speed may vary depending on the actual usage, charging conditions and other factors. Wireless charger requires power connection. Recommend using Samsung charging cable and/or travel adapter for optimal performance.
  • *For Super Fast Charging function, we recommend using the original Samsung Power Adapter and data cable, sold separately. For best results, use 45W Power Adapter with Galaxy S23 Ultra and S23+ and 25W Power Adapter for Galaxy S23.
  • *Wireless PowerShare is limited to Samsung or other brand smartphones with Qi wireless charging, such as Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, Z Fold4 5G, Z Flip4 5G, Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, Z Fold3 5G, Z Flip3 5G, S21 FE 5G, S21 5G, S21+ 5G, S21 Ultra 5G, Z Fold2, Note20, Note20 Ultra, S20 FE, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Z Flip, Note10, Note10+, S10e, S10, S10+, Fold, S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, S7, S7 edge, S7 Active, S6, S6 edge, S6 Active, S6 edge+, Note9, Note8, Note FE and Note5. Only available with certain Samsung Galaxy wearables such as Galaxy Buds2, Buds Pro, Buds Live, Watch4, Watch4 Classic, Watch3, Watch Active2, Watch Active, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds. If battery power is lower than 30% Wireless PowerShare may not function. May not work with certain accessories, covers, other brand devices or some Samsung wearables. May affect call reception or data services, depending on your network environment.

Network & Connectivity

5G

  • 5G Non-Standalone (NSA), Standalone (SA), Sub6 / mmWave

LTE

  • Enhanced 4x4 MIMO, Up to 7CA, LTE Cat.20
  • Up to 2.0Gbps Download / Up to 200Mbps Upload

Wi-Fi

  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
  • Up to 2.4Gbps Download / Up to 2.4Gbps Upload

Bluetooth

  • Bluetooth® v 5.3, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou)

Ultra Wide Band

  • *Requires optimal connection. Actual speed may vary depending on country, carrier and user environment.
  • *The bandwidths supported by the device may vary depending on the region or service provider.
  • *Download and upload speeds reaching up to 2.4Gbps only available with Wi-Fi 6E.
  • *Galileo and BeiDou coverage may be limited. BeiDou may not be available for certain countries.
  • *Ultra Wide Band is only available on Galaxy S23 Ultra and S23+.

AP

Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

  • 4㎚ 64-bit Octa-Core Processor * 3.36㎓ (Maximum Clock Speed) + 2.8㎓ + 2.0㎓
  • *Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.
  • *Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.

Memory & Storage

  • Galaxy S23

    • 8GB Memory with 512GB internal storage
    • 8GB Memory with 256GB internal storage
    • 8GB Memory with 128GB internal storage
  • Galaxy S23+

    • 8GB Memory with 512GB internal storage
    • 8GB Memory with 256GB internal storage
  • Galaxy S23 Ultra

    • 12GB Memory with 1TB internal storage
    • 12GB Memory with 512GB internal storage
    • 12GB Memory with 256GB internal storage
    • 8GB Memory with 256GB internal storage
  • *Actual storage space may vary by country, model, file size and format.
  • *Availability of storage options may vary depending on country, region, or carrier.
  • *Actual storage availability may vary depending on pre-installed software.

SIM Card

Single SIM model

  • one Nano SIM

Dual SIM model

  • one Nano SIM and one eSIM
  • two Nano SIMs and one eSIM
  • two Nano SIMs
  • *Availability of dual SIM may vary depending on country or carrier.
  • *Nano SIM card sold separately.
  • *Use of eSIM on Galaxy device may be enabled by software update or disabled in some countries where it is purchased. Availability of eSIM mobile plan may vary depending on carrier.

OS

  • Android 13

Audio

Stereo speakers

  • Surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus included.)

Ultra high quality audio playback

  • UHQ 32-bit & DSD64/128 support
  • PCM: Up to 32 bits, DSD: DSD64/128

Audio playback format

  • MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF

Bluetooth

  • Dual Audio: connect two Bluetooth devices to the Galaxy S23, S23+ or S23 Ultra to play audio through the two devices simultaneously.
  • Samsung Seamless Codec: Enhanced Bluetooth connection under ambient radio frequency interference.

Recording

  • 360 Audio Recording feature empowers users to capture sound on video, precisely as they hear it.
  • Zoom-in MIC (Audio zoom) is an audio recording function that focuses on the direction of interest using a combination of 3 built-in MICs while video recording.
  • BT MIC recording and BT MIX recording are available in ‘Pro Video’ mode. It allows you to capture sound more clearly even from a distance with the remote MIC (Bluetooth MIC).
  • Pro Video mode provides useful manual options such as volume control, recording direction and MIC device selection.
  • *DSD64 and DSD128 playback can be limited depending on the file format.
  • *The two Bluetooth-connected devices may exhibit a slight difference in sound output.
  • *Scalable Codec available only for certain accessories made by Samsung.
  • *360 Audio recording is only available for Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, Z Fold4, Z Flip4 with Android One UI version 5.0 or later and must be paired with Galaxy Buds2 Pro.

Video

Video playback format

  • MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

TV connection

  • Wireless: Smart View (screen mirroring upto 1440p at 30fps)
  • Wired: supports DisplayPort over USB Type-C. Supports video out when connecting via HDMI or DisplayPort Adapter. (DisplayPort max. 4K UHD at 60fps)

Other

  • Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video

Water Resistance

  • IP68

*Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra and Galaxy S23 Ultra's S Pen are rated as IP68. Based on lab test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use. Water and dust resistance of device is not permanent and may diminish over time.

Sensors & Buttons

Sensors

Ultrasonic Fingerprint sensor

Accelerometer

Barometer

Gyro sensor

Geomagnetic sensor

Hall sensor

Proximity sensor

Ambient Light sensor

Buttons

  • Power and Bixby key
  • Volume key

Security

Security

  • Knox platform: real-time monitoring and protection.
  • Virus, malware prevention
  • Knox Vault: hardware-based security processor that offers stronger protection for user's data.

*Virus and malware prevention solution providers may vary depending on country.

Authentication

  • Lock type: pattern, PIN, password
  • Biometric lock type: Fingerprint, Face recognition

Wallet

Credit & debit cards: supports MST and/or NFC

Digital car key

Home key for doorlock

Digital ID

Samsung Pass: Identity management

Digital assets

Boarding pass

Ticket: Movie, Sports, Concerts

Membership cards

Gift cards

Transit cards

Reward point service

Coupons

*Available features may vary depending on country, carrier and service providers.

Intelligence

Intelligent Performance

  • Intelligent Performance Enhancer

Bixby

Bixby Vision

Translate

Discover

Text reader

Scene describer

Object identifier

Color detector

  • *Available functions and features may vary depending on country.
  • *Bixby service availability may vary depending on country. Bixby recognizes select languages and certain accents/dialects. Availability of Bixby features and content providers may vary depending on country or language. Data/Wi-Fi required to fully operate Bixby features.
  • *Bixby Vision service availability may vary depending on country or device. User interface may change and differ by device. Availability of Bixby Vision features and content providers may vary depending on country. All information, content or images herein are provided by third parties and such content may not be accurate nor reflect the most updated information.
  • *Translation speed may vary depending on internet connection and word count. This function is limited to selected languages. For the full list of languages please visit http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/bixby/vision/

Customization

Edge Panels

Apps

Smart select

Tools

People

Tasks

Weather

Reminder

Clipboard

*Edge Panels configuration may vary by device and installed apps.

Video Wallpaper

  • Up to 15 seconds of video can be used.

AOD (Always On Display)

AOD Content

Choose from a variety of clock designs and information.

  • Clock: digital clock, analog clock, world clock and edge clock (option to choose color)
  • Calendar: Month view calendar, Today's event
  • Image: select an image from Gallery and set it as image for the AOD screen
  • Bitmoji
  • Animated GIF
  • Song information

AOD Widgets

  • Experience different widgets on the AOD screen by double-tapping the clock area and flick up or down.

AOD Themes

  • Download AOD-exclusive themes from Theme Store.
  • Decorate your AOD screen with various themes.

*Available functions may vary depending on the device, country, region, carrier, or the version of One UI and may be subject to additional charge.

Galaxy Themes

  • Themes are sets of wallpapers, icons and other design details available for download on Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra.
  • *Compatible apps and features may vary by theme.
  • *Available content and features may vary depending on country/carrier and may be subject to additional charge.

Accessibility

Accessibility Features

To continue making our technology accessible to everyone, Samsung has developed and applied a variety of technical solutions. With solutions for vision, hearing, dexterity and interaction, people with disabilities may also use some of our new and exciting features.

TalkBack

High contrast theme/fonts/keyboard

Color Inversion/filter/correction

Voice Access

Magnification, Magnifier

Accessibility shortcuts

Flash notification

Bixby Vision for accessibility

Audio description

Sound Notifications

Bluetooth® hearing aid support

Adapt sound

Mute all sounds

Amplify ambient sound

Universal switch

Assistant menu

Interaction control

Touch settings (Tap duration, Ignore repeated touches, Touch and hold delay)

Speak keyboard input aloud

Display mode

Mouse and physical keyboard (Auto action after pointer stops, Sticky keys, Slow keys, Bounce keys)

Voice Label

Hearing aid compatibility

Left/right sound balance

Mono audio

Live Transcribe/Caption on Android

In the Box

Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra

  • Device
  • Data Cable
  • Ejection Pin
  • Quick Start Guide
  • *Actual components may not be available depending on the model you purchase or the country or region you live in. Package color may vary depending on device color.
  • *If using a screen protector, it is recommended to use a Samsung product for better fingerprint recognition.

Wearables

Compatible Galaxy Wearables

  • Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch5 Pro, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch4 Classic, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Watch, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Gear S2
  • Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Fit e, Gear Fit2, Gear Fit2 Pro
  • Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds, Gear IconX (2018)

*Wearable devices and accessories sold separately. Model and color availability may vary by country or carrier.

*All specifications and descriptions provided herein may be different from the actual specifications and descriptions of the product. Samsung reserves the right to make changes to this web page and the contents herein, including without limitation, functionality, features, specifications, GUI, images, videos, benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, capabilities and any other product information, without notice. All images, videos, user flow and sequences herein are simulated/dramatized for demonstration/illustration purposes.

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