Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Base, Plus, and Extremely: A Spec-By-Spec Comparability of Every Cellphone


Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S24 lineup is rumored to launch early this 12 months. However the Galaxy S23 sequence, unveiled on the firm’s Unpacked occasion final February, continues to be the present flagship sequence and nonetheless has telephones price contemplating in 2024, particularly if and when the worth drops.

The S23 lineup consists of three fashions: the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and the top-specced Galaxy S23 Extremely. So, what are the variations between every mannequin?

Beginning costs for the telephones, at the very least within the US, stay the identical as 2022, with the bottom Galaxy S23 beginning at $800 (£849, AU$1,349), bumping as much as $1,000 (£1,049, AU$1,649) for the Galaxy S23 Plus and maxing out at $1,200 (£1,249, AU$1,949) for the Galaxy 23 Extremely. 

Samsung has elevated costs within the UK and Australia, nevertheless, amongst different international locations and areas. For instance, the beginning value of the bottom Galaxy S23 has elevated within the UK by £80 in comparison with the launch value of the Galaxy S22. In Australia, the bottom S23 mannequin acquired a AU$100 bump.

The three gadgets share the same glass and aluminum design. They use the identical processor (the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2), have the identical show adaptive refresh fee (as much as 120Hz) and 12-megapixel selfie digital camera. The three telephones assist ultrawideband, a radio expertise that powers options similar to utilizing digital automotive keys and misplaced merchandise monitoring.

The S23 is the smallest of the three, weighing 168 grams (5.93 ounces) with a 6.1-inch AMOLED show. The S23 Plus has a 6.6-inch display and the S23 Extremely has a 6.8-inch show. They weigh 195 grams (6.88 ounces) and 234 grams (8.25 ounces) respectively. 

The Galaxy S23 Extremely has a four-camera module, with a 200-megapixel most important digital camera, two 10-megapixel telephoto cameras and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. Based on Samsung’s product pages, these sensors have improved decision (clearly), but in addition enhance the cellphone’s low-light pictures by combining units of smaller pixels into bigger particular person ones that may seize extra mild. 

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The S23 and S23 Plus have similar triple-camera setups on the rear. Each embrace a telephoto lens, which needs to be useful for capturing faraway topics. You may be taught extra concerning the digital camera specs in our chart beneath.  

The Galaxy S23 Extremely’s new Observe-like options set it other than each the remainder of the S23 lineup and different premium telephones made by rivals similar to Apple and Xiaomi. It is the second time a Galaxy S Extremely cellphone has include a stylus included within the field. There’s additionally a slot for storing it on the cellphone — similar to Samsung’s all-but-discontinued Observe sequence. S Pen followers who purchased the Galaxy S21 Extremely needed to pay for the stylus individually and discover a particular cellphone case that would retailer it.

For extra data on the similarities and variations between the Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup, take a look at our specs chart beneath. 

Galaxy S23 lineup in contrast

Galaxy S23 Galaxy S23 Plus Galaxy S23 Extremely
Show measurement, decision, refresh fee 6.1-inch AMOLED; 2,340×1,080 pixels; 120Hz 6.6-inch AMOLED; 2,340×1,080 pixels; 120Hz 6.8-inch AMOLED; 3,088×1,440 pixels; 120Hz
Show pixel density 425 ppi 393 ppi 500 ppi
Measurement (inches) 2.79 x 5.76 x 0.3 in 3 x 6.21 x 0.3 in 3.07 x 6.43 x 0.35 in
Measurement (millimeters) 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm 76.2 x 157.7 x 7.6 mm 78 x 163.3 x 8.9 mm
Weight (grams, ounces) 168 g (5.93 oz) 196 g (6.91 oz) 234 g (8.25 oz)
Working system Android 13 Android 13 Android 13
Rear cameras 50-megapixel (extensive), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (telephoto) 50-megapixel (extensive), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (telephoto) 200-megapixel (extensive), 12-megapixel (ultrawide) 10-megapixel (telephoto) 10-megapixel (telephoto)
Entrance digital camera 12-megapixel 12-megapixel 12-megapixel
Video seize 8K 8K 8K
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM and storage choices 8GB RAM + 128GB; 8GB RAM + 256GB 8GB + 256GB; 8GB + 512GB 8GB + 256GB; 12GB + 256GB; 12GB + 512GB; 12GB + 1TB
Battery capability and charging fee 3,900 mAh (25W wired charging) 4,700 mAh (45W wired charging) 5,000 mAh (45W wired charging)
Charging port USB-C USB-C USB-C
Different options 5G (mmw/Sub6), IP68 score, wi-fi PowerShare to cost different gadgets 5G (mmw/Sub6), IP68 score, wi-fi PowerShare to cost different gadgets, UWB for locating different gadgets 5G (mmw/Sub6), IP68 score, wi-fi PowerShare to cost different gadgets, built-in S Pen, 100x House Zoom, 10x Optical Zoom, UWB for locating different gadgets
US value $800 (8GB/128GB) $1,000 (8GB/256GB) $1,200 (12GB/256GB)
UK value £849 (8GB/128GB) £1,049 (8GB/256GB) £1,249 (12GB/256GB)
Australian value AU$1,349 (8GB/128GB) AU$1,649 (8GB/256GB) AU$1,949 (12GB/256GB)