Samsung Galaxy S23+ (Plus)

Description

Samsung’s Galaxy S23+, launched in early 2023, refines the S23 formula with a bigger display, longer endurance, and enhanced design. It combines high-brightness adaptive refresh visuals, premium build materials, robust connectivity, and top-tier performance—delivering a feature-rich flagship experience without going full Ultra.

Key Features

• Display & Build
  6.60″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2340×1080, ~390 ppi), 120 Hz adaptive, HDR10+, peak brightness ~1,750 nits, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 over aluminum Armor frame, IP68 rated.

• Performance
  Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 “for Galaxy” (4 nm) with 8 GB RAM and UFS 4.0 storage (256 GB or 512 GB). Smooth UI, efficient thermals, and strong gaming/processing capabilities.

• Camera System
  Rear: 50 MP main (OIS), 12 MP ultrawide, 10 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom) with Super Steady video. Front: 12 MP selfie cam. Video: up to 8K @30 fps and 4K @60 fps, with stereo sound recording and gyro‑EIS.

• Battery & Charging
  4,700 mAh battery: fast wired charging up to 45 W (≈60% in ~30 min), wireless charging (15 W), and reverse wireless up to 4.5 W.

• Software & Updates
  Ships with Android 13 and One UI 5.1. Samsung provides 4 major OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches. Full UWB support, Samsung DeX, NFC, fingerprint reader under display, and stereo speakers.

Strengths

• Beautiful, smooth AMOLED display with excellent brightness and response.

• Long battery life—many users report full-day or even two-day endurance on moderate usage.

• Fast and consistent performance, thanks to the Snapdragon Gen 2 chipset. Many users praise its efficiency.

• Solid camera quality that handles daylight and low-light performance well; stable shooting thanks to OIS and gyro-EIS.

• Premium feel and design combined with generous storage and no-hassle multitasking features (DeX, UWB).

What to Watch For

• No expandable storage—so choose your internal storage carefully.

• No Dolby Vision or 10-bit HDR support, unlike some competitors.

• Charging is slower than competitors—full charge takes ~1h30m using official 45 W adapter (sold separately).

• Some users have reported occasional app crashes or performance oddities—mostly isolated and fixable.

Real User Experiences

“Battery is amazing compared to my previous S21 Ultra … still had 40% left at 7 pm after heavy usage.”
“Day started at 8 AM on full charge… ≈8 h 45 min screen-on time until ~15% remaining—excellent endurance.”

Mixed experiences also noted:

“Some users report apps crashing or stuck RCS messaging on SMS.”

Why Choose Galaxy S23+?

If you want a phone with a spacious yet manageable display and a strong feature set—without stepping up to Ultra or going compact—the Galaxy S23+ hits the sweet spot. It offers better battery life, faster charging than the standard S23, and a more refined experience for media consumption and multitasking.