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Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G

8.0/ 10

Updated May 2026

Announced S23S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra: / S23 FE:
  • Network
    5G / LTE
  • Display
  • Camera
  • Memory
    512 GB
  • Battery
    3900 mAh
  • OS
    Android 13

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The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a series of high-end Android-based smartphones developed, manufactured, and marketed by Samsung Electronics as part of its flagship Galaxy S series. The phones were announced and unveiled on February 1, 2023, at the Galaxy Unpacked in-person event, while the Galaxy S23 FE was unveiled on October 3, 2023. They collectively serve as the successor to the Samsung Galaxy S22 series and the S21 FE. The first three phones were released in the United States and Europe on February 17, 2023, while the Fan Edition was released globally on October 26, 2023.

Source: spec data adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Key specifications

OSOriginal: Android 13 with One UI 5.1 / Current: Android 16 with One UI 8
ChipsetS23, S23+ and S23 Ultra: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy / S23 FE (International): Samsung Exynos 2200 / S23 FE (USA): Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
RAM8 or 12GB LPDDR5X RAM
StorageS23: 128, 256 or 512 GB / S23+: 256 or 512 GB / S23 Ultra: 256, 512 GB or 1 TB / S23 FE: 256 GB / UFS 3.1 (128
Selfie camera12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide)
BatteryS23: Li-ion 3900 mAh / S23+: Li-ion 4700 mAh / S23 Ultra: Li-ion 5000 mAh / S23 FE: Li-ion 4500 mAh
ChargingS23 and S23 FE: "Super fast charging" at 25W / S23+ and S23 Ultra: "Super fast charging 2.0" at 45W / All: Qi wireless charging at 15W
WeightS23: 168 g / S23+: 195 g / S23 Ultra: 233 g / S23 FE: 209 g
DimensionsS23: 146.3×70.9×7.6 mm (5.76×2.79×0.30 in) / S23+: 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm (6.21×3.00×0.30 in) / S23 Ultra: 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm (6.43×3.07×0.35 in) / S23 FE: 158×76.5×8.2 mm (6.2×3.01×0.32 in)

Design and display

The Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G features a modern display measuring S23: 146.3×70.9×7.6 mm (5.76×2.79×0.30 in) / S23+: 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm (6.21×3.00×0.30 in) / S23 Ultra: 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm (6.43×3.07×0.35 in) / S23 FE: 158×76.5×8.2 mm (6.2×3.01×0.32 in). The handset weighs S23: 168 g / S23+: 195 g / S23 Ultra: 233 g / S23 FE: 209 g and is built in a Slate form factor.

Performance

Powering the Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G is the S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy / S23 FE (International): Samsung Exynos 2200 / S23 FE (USA): Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 system-on-chip. CPU configuration: S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra: Octa-Core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) / S23 FE (International): Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) / S23 FE (USA): Octa-core (1x3 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510). Graphics are handled by S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra: Adreno 740 @ 719 MHz / S23 FE (International): Xclipse 920 / S23 FE (USA): Adreno 730. It ships with 8 or 12GB LPDDR5X RAM of RAM. Storage options: S23: 128, 256 or 512 GB / S23+: 256 or 512 GB / S23 Ultra: 256, 512 GB or 1 TB / S23 FE: 256 GB / UFS 3.1 (128.

Camera

Front-facing camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide).

Battery and charging

The Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G packs a S23: Li-ion 3900 mAh / S23+: Li-ion 4700 mAh / S23 Ultra: Li-ion 5000 mAh / S23 FE: Li-ion 4500 mAh battery. Charging support: S23 and S23 FE: "Super fast charging" at 25W / S23+ and S23 Ultra: "Super fast charging 2.0" at 45W / All: Qi wireless charging at 15W.

Connectivity

Network support: 2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G NR. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot / Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE. SIM configuration: Nano-SIM and eSIM.

Rating breakdown

Editorial scores per criterion (out of 10).

features
9.0
performance
9.0
connectivity
9.0
display
7.0
design
8.0
camera
7.0
battery
7.0

Full specifications

NETWORK
Technology2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G NR
LAUNCH
AnnouncedS23, S23+ and S23 Ultra: / S23 FE:
StatusS23, S23+ and S23 Ultra: / S23 FE:
BODY
DimensionsS23: 146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm (5.76 × 2.79 × 0.30 in) / S23+: 157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm (6.21 × 3.00 × 0.30 in) / S23 Ultra: 163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm (6.43 × 3.07 × 0.35 in) / S23 FE: 158 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm (6.2 × 3.01 × 0.32 in)
WeightS23: 168 g / S23+: 195 g / S23 Ultra: 233 g / S23 FE: 209 g
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM
BuildSlate
PLATFORM
OSOriginal: Android 13 with One UI 5.1 / Current: Android 16 with One UI 8
ChipsetS23, S23+ and S23 Ultra: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy / S23 FE (International): Samsung Exynos 2200 / S23 FE (USA): Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
CPUS23, S23+ and S23 Ultra: Octa-Core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) / S23 FE (International): Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) / S23 FE (USA): Octa-core (1x3 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUS23, S23+ and S23 Ultra: Adreno 740 @ 719 MHz / S23 FE (International): Xclipse 920 / S23 FE (USA): Adreno 730
MEMORY
Card slotNo
InternalS23: 128, 256 or 512 GB / S23+: 256 or 512 GB / S23 Ultra: 256, 512 GB or 1 TB / S23 FE: 256 GB / UFS 3.1 (128
SELFIE CAMERA
Single12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide)
SOUND
LoudspeakerDolby Atmos stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo
COMMS
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot / Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth5.x, A2DP, LE
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
USBUSB Type-C
NFCYes
FEATURES
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BATTERY
ChargingS23 and S23 FE: "Super fast charging" at 25W / S23+ and S23 Ultra: "Super fast charging 2.0" at 45W / All: Qi wireless charging at 15W
Battery TypeS23: Li-ion 3900 mAh / S23+: Li-ion 4700 mAh / S23 Ultra: Li-ion 5000 mAh / S23 FE: Li-ion 4500 mAh
MISC
ModelsS23 and S23+: Cream, Lavender / S23 Ultra: Green, Phantom Black / S23 FE: Graphite, Mint, Purple

Questions about this phone

When was the Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G released?
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G was announced S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra: / S23 FE:.
What is the Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G battery capacity?
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G has a 3900 mAh battery.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G support 5G?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G supports 5G networks.
What operating system does the Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G run?
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G runs Android 13 (full: Original: Android 13 with One UI 5.1 / Current: Android 16 with One UI 8).
What is AppsApk's rating for the Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G?
AppsApk's editorial team rates the Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G at 8.0 out of 10 based on design, display, battery, camera, features, connectivity, and performance.