Very good82/100
- compact form factor
- High-quality workmanship
- long software support
- fast
- Good battery life
- heats up quickly
Samsung Galaxy S23
256 GB, Cotton Flower, 6.10", SIM + eSIM, 5Gfree shipping
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Series ushers in the next era of night photography and mobile gaming. The powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen2 processor and extended battery life elevate mobile gaming to a whole new level. Enjoy your favorite games thanks to a brighter and smarter display in any lighting situation—whether in direct sunlight or complete darkness. Adaptive colors also reduce eye strain. And with the even more durable Gorilla Glass Victus2, the Galaxy S23 is better protected than ever before.
Memory | 8 GB |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
Display size (inches) | 6.10" |
Image resolution | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
Operating system | Android |
Capacity | 3900 mAh |
Number of cameras | Triple camera |
Item number | 23968473 |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | SM-S911BZEGEUB |
Release date | 17.2.2023 |
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Colour | Beige |
Exact colour description | Cotton Flower |
Case material | Aluminium |
Material | Armor Aluminium Frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Model range | Galaxy S23 |
Mobile features | Fingerprint |
Payment service | Samsung Pay |
SAR value | 0.96 W/kg |
AI model | Galaxy AI |
Operating system | Android |
Operating System Version | Android 13 |
Display size (inches) | 6.10" |
Screen technology | Dynamic AMOLED |
Panel technology | OLED |
Image resolution | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
Notch | Punch hole |
Pixel density | 425 ppi |
Colour depth | 24 bits |
Brightness | 1750 cd/m² |
Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Mobile phone standard | 5G |
5G Mode | NSA (Non-standalone), SA (Standalone) |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, USB, WiFi hotspot, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Audio features | AAC |
Number of cameras | Triple camera |
Camera resolution | 50 Mpx |
F number main camera | 1.80 f |
Main camera angle | 85° |
Wide angle camera angle | 80° |
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 12 Mpx |
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.20 f |
Ultra wide angle camera angle | 120° |
Tele camera resolution | 10 Mpx |
Telecamera luminous intensity | 2.40 f |
Tele camera angle | 36° |
Camera feature | HDR, Night mode, Portrait mode, Wide-angle |
Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
Zoom | Optical zoom |
DXOMARK Camera Score | 133 |
Front camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number front camera | 2.20 f |
Max. Video resolution | 7680 x 4320 pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 8K |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 30p |
USB connector type | USB-C |
USB version | USB 3.2 |
Mobile processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
Number of processor cores | 8 -Core |
Clock frequency | 3.36 GHz |
Memory | 8 GB |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
Max. memory extension | 256 GB |
Memory card type | Nano SD |
SIM card type | Nano SIM |
SIM type | SIM + eSIM |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
SIM slot 2 | Nano SIM |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Geomagnetic sensor, Gyro sensor, Hall Sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Localisation technology | Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
Navigation software | Google Maps |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Capacity | 3900 mAh |
Charging technology | Fast Charge, Qi Wireless Charging |
Protection type (IP code) | IP68 |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100 |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Samsung fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
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Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Quick start guide, USB-C cable |
The reparability index | 8.2 |
Height | 7.60 mm |
Width | 70.90 mm |
Length | 146.30 mm |
Height unfolded | 146.30 mm |
Width unfolded | 70.90 mm |
Length unfolded | 7.60 mm |
Weight | 168 g |
Length | 16 cm |
Width | 9 cm |
Height | 3 cm |
Weight | 250 g |
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