Samsung Galaxy S23 5G
Price:
Discontinued
(originally launched at $799.99)
128GB variant · Original US launch price · Launched February 2023
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G is the compact flagship of the S23 series, featuring a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor, triple rear camera system (50MP Wide + 10MP Telephoto + 12MP Ultra-wide), 12MP front camera, 8GB RAM, 3,900mAh battery with 25W fast charging, wireless charging, IP68 water resistance, and 5G connectivity.
LAUNCH
| Announced | February 01, 2023 |
| Released | February 17, 2023 |
| Status | Discontinued |
DISPLAY
| Screen Size | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 pixels (FHD+) |
| Pixel Density | ~425 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz (48-120Hz Adaptive) |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ |
| Brightness | 1750 nits (Peak) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
PERFORMANCE
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.80 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.80 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.02 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 8GB (LPDDR5X) |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB (UFS 4.0) |
| Operating System | Launched with Android 13 (One UI 5.1); eligible for Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| Security | In-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner |
GAMING PERFORMANCE — COMMUNITY/THIRD-PARTY REPORTS
| PUBG Mobile (Global) | Officially supports up to 120 FPS on Smooth graphics settings (Ultra Extreme mode). 90 FPS (Extreme+) mode remains stable. |
| BGMI (India) | Currently capped at 90 FPS due to ongoing developer optimization. Users report stable 90 FPS performance. |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | Constant 60 FPS on Very High graphics settings. |
| Genshin Impact | Achieves 55-60 FPS at highest settings with stable frame rate. |
| Overall Gaming Performance | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers excellent performance with only ~17% performance throttling under sustained load, making it one of the best compact gaming phones. |
BENCHMARK — ANTUTU & GEEKBENCH RESULTS
| AnTuTu v10 / v11 Total | Around 1,456,671 points (Max); 1,500,000+ points (Series Average) |
| AnTuTu CPU | ~274,540 |
| AnTuTu GPU | ~349,220 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | ~2,132 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | ~5,886 |
| 3DMark Wild Life | ~12,039 (Stability ~60%) |
Benchmark scores are third-party results and can vary significantly depending on software version, temperature, battery level and testing conditions. Scores should be treated as approximate rather than guaranteed results.
REAR CAMERA
| Main Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom |
| Ultra Wide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| Photo Digital Zoom | Up to 30x Space Zoom (digital) |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Nightography |
FRONT CAMERA
| Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | HDR, Live Focus, AR Emoji |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30fps |
VIDEO RECORDING
| Rear Video | 8K @ 30fps, 4K UHD @ 60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps, 720p @ 960fps (Super Slow-mo), HDR10+, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS & OIS |
| Slow Motion | 1080p @ 240fps, 720p @ 960fps |
| Front Video | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30fps |
BATTERY
| Battery Type | Li-Ion, built-in (non-removable) |
| Battery Capacity | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 25W Super Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes — Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (15W) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes — Wireless PowerShare |
CONNECTIVITY
| 5G | Yes — Sub-6 / mmWave (regional) |
| 4G LTE | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 with LE |
| NFC | Yes (Samsung Pay support) |
USB & DISPLAY OUTPUT
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Display Output | Samsung DeX support |
SIM & NETWORK
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / Dual SIM (regional) |
NAVIGATION & LOCATION
| GPS | Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS |
SENSORS
| Fingerprint | Yes — In-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner |
| Motion | Three-axis Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Barometer, Hall sensor |
| Other Sensors | RGB Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor |
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
| Speakers | AKG-tuned Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
BUILD & PROTECTION
| Frame | Armor Aluminum frame |
| Front Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Back Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (maximum depth of 1.5 meters up to 30 minutes) |
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 168 grams |
COLORS
| Available Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime |
STORAGE & PRICE
| 128GB | Discontinued (originally $799.99) |
| 256GB | Discontinued (market-dependent pricing) |
| 512GB | Discontinued (market-dependent pricing) |
MISC
| Model Numbers | SM-S911B (Global), SM-S911U (US) |
Overall: The Samsung Galaxy S23 5G is a true compact flagship. It features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor, a bright 6.1-inch 120Hz display, a versatile 50MP triple camera setup with Nightography, and a 3,900mAh battery. It was discontinued after the release of the S24 series, but remains a strong choice for users who prefer a smaller, powerful phone.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S23 5G IN 2026: IS IT STILL WORTH BUYING?
| Performance | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 8GB RAM remains highly capable for gaming and daily tasks. Android 16 (One UI 8) is the final major version supported. |
| Display | 6.1-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (2340x1080) with 120Hz refresh rate and 1750 nits peak brightness. |
| Camera | Triple 50MP + 10MP + 12MP camera with 3x Optical Zoom, 30x Space Zoom, and 8K video recording. |
| Battery | 3,900 mAh battery with 25W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC. 5G supported. |
| Security Updates | Samsung's original policy provided up to five years of security updates; availability and update frequency can vary by model, region and carrier. |
| Use Case | Great compact device for flagship performance, DeX support, and solid daily use. |
Core specifications are based primarily on Samsung's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements are compiled separately from tested units. This is a historical/legacy device; current retail availability may vary.