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Samsung Galaxy S23 launched: Tiny flagship got some Ultra stuff!
The wait of finally over! Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S23 series today. The company introduced three flagship smartphones while the standard model gets the most notable changes and upgrades in almost every aspect.
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G brings a major design overhaul, which looks even better with the new elegant color shades. It features the fastest Qualcomm processor worldwide, a larger battery, a brighter display, and the latest software to compete with other 2023’s flagship smartphones.
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| Specifications of Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|
| Software | Google Android 13 with Samsung One UI 5.1 |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm) |
| Display | 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1080×2340 pixels, Infinity-O Edge display, 120 Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10+, 422 ppi |
| RAM | 8GB RAM LPDDR5X |
| Storage | UFS 4.0 – 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear Camera | Triple camera: 50 MP (main camera, f/1.8, 24mm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS); 12 MP (ultra wide angle, 120˚, f/2.4, 13mm, Super Steady video, OIS); 10 MP (telephoto, f/2.4, 70mm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom) |
| Front Camera | 12MP (f/2.2, 80°, 26mm, HDR10+) |
| Sensors | In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C, NFC, Wi-Fi 6e |
| Cellular | 2G (GPRS/EDGE), 3G (UMTS), 4G (LTE), 5G |
| Satellites | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| Colors | Black, Cream, Green, Purple |
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 168 grams |
| Additional | IP68 rating, dual SIM (2x Nano + E-SIM), GPS, face recognition, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Wireless PowerShare, DeX, child mode, data security: KNOX, ODE, EAS, MDM, VPN |
| Battery | 3900 mAh, 25 watts fast charging, 10 watts wireless |
| Availability | Pre-order starts today |
| Price | Price starts at $799.99 |
Most noteworthy upgrades
- Design
- Display
- Camera
- Custom Processor
- Battery and charging
- Software features and support
Design
Samsung has introduced a completely new design for the standard Galaxy S23 smartphone as it has removed the camera island we saw on the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S22. The design now matches the Ultra model, featuring individual camera rings on the rear.
Display
The Galaxy S23 equips the same 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with a 120Hz refresh rate but the display is now brighter as it offers a peak brightness of 1750 nits, which is much higher compared to the S22’s 1300 nits.
On the other hand, this display is protected with the new Gorilla Glass Victus 2 which offers improved drop performance and durability on rough surfaces.
Camera
Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphone features a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50Mp Primary camera a 12MP Ultra wide-angle camera, and a 10MP 3x telephoto camera. Whereas, the front side has an upgraded 12MP shooter for selfies and video calls.
It is noteworthy that the company has significantly improved the Nightography of new Galaxy devices so that customers will not have to compromise even in a dark environment.
Custom Processor
The new flagship phone features Qualcomm’s fastest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. But it is not the usual processor! It is Galaxy S23 specific and is much better than the regular one. Also, the company has ditched Exynox this year, which means S23 buyers will be able to take advantage of the Snapdragon’s performance all over the globe.
Battery and charging
Battery and charging are other aspects the company has focused on while creating the standard Galaxy S23 smartphone. It equips a larger 3900 mAh that supports 25W wired fast charging and 15W wireless fast charging.
Software features and support
Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphone drives the Android 13-based One UI 5.1 software out of the box. The company ensures four major Android upgrades for the device in addition to five years of regular security patches.
Owners of select Samsung Smart TVs, monitors, The Premiere 7 & 9 projectors, or The Freestyle 2nd Gen can stream Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Flight Simulator 2024 and hundreds of other games with Gaming Hub Xbox Game Pass.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Flight Simulator 2024 are two of the most popular games of 2024. Thanks to Samsung Gaming Hub, you don’t need to download any of the Xbox Game Pass titles, no meaning no storage required – just jump in and play.
The company has also built an engaging gameplay experience designed by fans, for fans through The Six, challenging players’ knowledge and providing another way to interact with the world of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Notably, Samsung’s Gaming Hub is available on a variety of Samsung screens. It includes the AI-powered 2024 TV lineup, monitors, projectors, The Premiere, and The Freestyle 2nd Gen projector, offering instant access to console-free gaming.
Anyone with a Samsung Smart TV will be able to use their remote to jump in and play. This way, Gaming Hub provides a co-branded experience, giving Call of Duty fans another way to engage with the franchise they love.
For starters: The Six offers daily trivia where players can answer a series of six questions in competition with other players around the world. Correct answers with the fastest response time will achieve higher scores.
Samsung could launch the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone next year. The company has collaborated with LG Uplus to develop a custom smartphone. The device is said to feature Galaxy AI and LG Uplus’s AI call assistant ixi-O.
Sources citing KEDGlobal revealed that Samsung and LG Uplus working together to develop the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone. It’s a big development in the smartphone industry, while the handset is highly likely to be Korea-limited.
Samsung fans are well aware of the Galaxy AI feature suite. ixi-O is an AI-powered digital assistant developed by Korean carrier LG Uplus. The company plans to enter the smartphone market, featuring its own-developed AI assistant.
The report indicates that Samsung and LG Uplus’ ixi-O AI Phone will launch as early as next year. The development project focuses on crafting a “real AI phone” that goes beyond simply integrating AI assistant services into a smartphone.
ixi-O comes with useful features such as AI call answering, detecting voice phishing in real-time, recording and summarizing phone calls and converting voice conversation into text – all within an on-device environment.
Image: ixi-O AI | LG Uplus Newsroom
Based on specifications, the Galaxy ixi-O AI Phone will be based on a Galaxy phone available globally. The design will match with a global Galaxy smartphone, but the software may be tweaked as per the carrier’s requirements.
A custom Galaxy phone isn’t shocking or impossible in South Korea. Samsung releases Quantum, Buddy, and Jump-branded phones in the market. The company collaborates with Korean carriers to bring these devices to mainland Korea.
The carrier introduced an on-device AI-powered ixi-O assistant earlier this month. LG Uplus will initially target its consumer base for the new AI Phone. However, the AI Assistant may be expanded to a broader audience across Korea.
Samsung could use Gauss2-based Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The company’s next-gen Generative AI model is 1.5 to 3x faster than the first-gen Gauss model. The DX division is already using Gauss2 to ramp up internal productivity.
Gauss2 offers improved performance and efficiency in simultaneously handling various data types. In the previous article, we’ve demonstrated its three distinct models that cater to different purposes: Compact, Balanced, and Supreme.
Samsung says the second-gen Gauss model offers equal or superior performance in response generation than leading open-source generative AI models. That said, the Galaxy AI will become faster and smarter with the inclusion of Gauss2.
Thanks to faster processing speed, Gauss2 enables quicker AI response generation. This way, the Galaxy user won’t have to wait much time. The company stated that it will continue to expand the reach of its AI-based services across all product lines.
That said, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is likely to boast Gauss2-based Galaxy AI. This upgrade will result in even faster processing of tasks and execution. Features like composition, image generation, and translation would benefit from Gauss2.
Earlier, we broke the news that Samsung is crafting an advanced AI technology. The Gauss2 press release indicates that the future Galaxy AI iteration could be integrated with knowledge graph technology to offer relevant results.
The Galaxy S24 series also uses Google’s Gemini Nano AI model. The fruitful collaboration offers futuristic capabilities on Galaxy devices. Samsung is rumored to use an enhanced version of Gemini Nano across the Galaxy S25 lineup.
Meanwhile, Samsung’s development may have indulged Gauss2 capabilities on the Galaxy S25 series. Integrated with new processors and optimized software, the company’s AI model would offer faster, reliable, and smarter results.