Samsung Galaxy S23 256GB Black 5G
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According to our mobile phone expert
Size mobile phone | Small | |
Camera quality | Excellent | |
Speed class | Excellent | |
Screen quality | Very good | |
Total storage capacity | 256 GB | |
Charging speed | Medium | |
Year introduced | 2023 | |
Screen size | 6,1 inches |
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The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a compact and fast smartphone. The battery lasts a day with my use, but the charging speed is disappointing.
Compact device Unlike many other top-class smartphones, the Samsung S23 is compact. This makes it easy to operate the device with one hand. Plus, it fits easily in my pocket. The screen of the S23 is completely flat, just like the edges of the device. The Samsung S23 therefore fits comfortably in the hand.
One day battery life I am very pleased with the battery life of the S23. With my use, the device easily lasts a day. During such a day I use whatsapp a lot and regularly check my social media. I also listen to a lot of music and podcasts and occasionally watch a movie. The predecessors of the S23 regularly did not make it to the end of the day. Samsung has really taken a step forward in terms of battery life with the S23.
Charging speed is disappointing Fully charging the Samsung S23 takes over an hour. That's twice as long as many other top-end smartphones I've tested. I miss the fast charging speed, especially when I want to quickly charge the S23 before I leave the house. If I charge my smartphone in the evening, the charging time does not bother me.
Beautiful photos, even in low light In terms of cameras, the S23 delivers the quality I've come to expect from Samsung. I take razor-sharp and clear photos both during the day and at night. There is a night mode on all lenses. So it doesn't matter whether I take photos and videos at night with the standard, wide-angle or telephoto lens. The camera app itself recognizes situations with low light and then automatically switches to night mode. As a result, I don't have to look for the night mode first and I quickly shoot the picture I want.
Lightning-fast smartphone The Samsung S23 is lightning fast. I also use the most demanding apps and 3D games without any problems. Apps start quickly and I quickly switch between different screens. So I have nothing to complain about the speed of this device.
Jesper. Smartphone specialist
29 March 2023
Automatically translated from Dutch
Nice finish and fast device. Happy with.
Dave
20 February 2023
Automatically translated from Dutch
Good, beautiful and fast device, but little difference to notice with s21 and s22
Bavo
10 February 2023
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The Samsung S23 series includes the S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra. The S23 and S23 Plus are very similar, but the latter is larger and has a better battery. The S23 Ultra has better cameras, a sharper screen, and can be operated with the included S Pen stylus. Curious about all of the similarities and differences? Read our advice article.
Product number | 920760 | |
Manufacturer code | SM-S911BZKGEUB | |
Brand | Samsung | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Mobile phone type | Smartphone | |
Recommended for use | Gaming, Internet, social media, and light games, Making photos and videos, Watching movies and series | |
Bundle contains | No accessories |
Year introduced | 2023 | |
Introduction month | February | |
Operating system | Android | |
Android One | ||
Android version when introduced | Android 13 | |
Update to Android version possible | Android 14 | |
Latest Android version | ||
Expected number of remaining Android updates | 3 | |
Assessment remaining Android updates | Excellent | |
Expected frequency security updates | Every month | |
Assessment remaining security updates | Excellent | |
Review update policy | Excellent |
Size mobile phone | Small | |
Height | 14,63 cm | |
Width | 7,09 cm | |
Depth | 0,76 cm | |
Weight | 168 g | |
Color | Black | |
IP certification | IP68 | |
Shockproof | ||
Sound reproduction | Stereo | |
MagSafe magnet |
Speed class | Excellent | |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 | |
Total storage capacity | 256 GB | |
Internal RAM | 8 GB | |
Memory card reader |
SIM free | ||
Dual SIM | ||
Content SIM tray | 1 SIM card slot and a slot for a digital SIM card (eSIM) |
Camera quality | Excellent | |
Number of rear camera lenses | 3 | |
Built-in camera | ||
Total number of megapixels | 50 MP | |
Autofocus | ||
Type of autofocus | Contrast detection, Laser autofocus, Phase detection autofocus | |
Video function | ||
Video Recording quality | 8K @ 30 fps | |
Rear flash | ||
Lens type | Standard | |
Image stabilization type | Optical Image Stabilization | |
Aperture | 1,8 | |
Flash type | Single LED | |
HDR support camera | ||
Type of image sensor | 1/1.56 inches | |
Second rear camera | ||
Rear camera 2 lens type | Telephoto lens | |
Number of megapixels second rear camera | 10 MP | |
Fixed aperture second rear camera | 2,4 | |
Type of image stabilization second rear camera | Optical Image Stabilization | |
Autofocus second rear camera | ||
Type of autofocus second rear camera | Contrast detection, Laser autofocus, Phase detection autofocus | |
Optical zoom function second rear camera | ||
Optical zoom second rear camera | 3 | |
Third rear camera | ||
Rear camera 3 lens type | Wide-angle | |
Number of megapixels third rear camera | 12 MP | |
Fixed aperture third rear camera | 2,2 | |
Autofocus third rear camera | ||
Type of image stabilization third rear camera | No image stabilization | |
Optical zoom function third rear camera | ||
Fourth rear camera | ||
Fifth camera on the back |
Front Camera | ||
Front camera type | In screen | |
Number of megapixels front camera | 12 MP | |
Fixed aperture front camera | 2,2 | |
Type of image stabilization front camera | No image stabilization | |
Front flash | ||
Second front camera |
Screen size | 6,1 inches | |
Screen-to-body ratio | 87,09 % | |
Screen quality | Very good | |
Foldable | ||
Refresh rate | 120 Hz | |
Resolution height | 2340 pixels | |
Resolution width | 1080 pixels | |
Pixel density | 425 ppi | |
Notification LED | ||
Touchscreen | ||
Sharpness | Full HD (1080p) | |
Screen type | Dynamic AMOLED | |
Scratch resistant | ||
Gorilla Glass | ||
Gorilla Glass Type | Gorilla Glass 8 | |
HDR support | ||
Type of HDR | HDR10+ |
Battery/battery capacity | 3900 mAh | |
Quick charge functionality | ||
Fast charge type | Samsung Super Fast Charging | |
Battery charged after 30 minutes | Between 51 and 60% | |
Charging speed | Medium | |
Power wired fast charging | 25 W | |
Wireless charging | ||
Power wireless fast charging | 15 W | |
Charge other devices wirelessly | ||
Capacity to charge other devices wirelessly | 4,5 W | |
Replaceable battery |
Internet connection options | 4G and 5G | |
Built-in WiFi | ||
WiFi standards | Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless AX (WiFi 6), Wireless AXE (WiFi 6E), Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4) | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | |
NFC | ||
Headphone jack | ||
USB port | ||
Type of USB port | USB-C | |
Lightning connector | ||
Suitable for Samsung DeX |
Home button | ||
Fingerprint identity sensor | ||
Placement fingerprint sensor | Under the screen | |
Facial recognition | ||
Accelerometer | ||
Light sensor | ||
Compass | ||
Pedometer | ||
GPS sensor |
