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Updated: Mar 2026
Samsung Galaxy S23+
$680
(Expected Price)
Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team
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Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy S23+?
Reasons to Buy
- Massive The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is equipped with a non-removable Li-Ion 4700 mAh battery. This battery capacity ensures a decent battery life, allowing users to go through their day without constantly worrying about running out of power. The device supports 45W wired charging and 15W wireless charging, providing users with multiple options to quickly recharge their device. With PD3.0 technology, the S23+ can reach a 65% charge in just 30 minutes. Additionally, it supports 4.5W reverse wireless charging, enabling users to charge other compatible devices using their S23+ as a power source. The battery performance of the S23+ is commendable, offering a good balance between power efficiency and longevity. The device also includes battery optimization features, ensuring that power is efficiently used to maximize battery life. Overall, the battery of the Samsung Galaxy S23+ provides a reliable and efficient power source for all-day usage. battery life
- Large 6.7" display for media
- Excellent value at $680
Reasons to Avoid
- May be bulky due to large battery
- Average camera performance in low light
Full Specifications
- Network Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
- Launch Announced: 2023, February 01 Status: Available. Released 2023, February 17
- Body
Dimensions: 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm (6.21 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight: 196 g (6.91 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
- : IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised)
- Display Type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak) Size: 6.6 inches, 105.3 cm2 (~87.6% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 - : Always-on display
- Platform OS: Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (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) GPU: Adreno 740
- Memory Card slot - No Internal: 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
- : UFS 4.0
- Main Camera
Triple: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video Features: LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama Video: 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
- Selfie camera Single: 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF Features: Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
- Sound Loudspeaker : Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack : No
- : 32-bit/384kHz audio
Tuned by AKG
- Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO NFC: Yes Radio: No USB: USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
- Features Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
- : Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
- Battery
Type: Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable
Charging: 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min (advertised)
15W wireless (Qi/PMA)
4.5W reverse wireless
- Misc Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime Models: SM-S916B, SM-S916B/DS, SM-S916U, SM-S916U1, SM-S916W, SM-S916N, SM-S9160, SM-S916E, SM-S916E/DS SAR: 0.95 W/kg (head) - - 1.04 W/kg (body) - - SAR EU: 0.77 W/kg (head) - - 1.45 W/kg (body) - - Price: € 821.99 / $ 567.15 / £ 650.00
- Tests
Performance: AnTuTu: 1234077 (v9)
GeekBench: 5073 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) -
Display: Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) Camera: Photo / Video Loudspeaker: -26.5 LUFS (Good) Battery (new): Active use score 13:51h