Samsung Galaxy S23: design, specs, price, launch and everything we know

For several months now, we have seen a large number of rumors and leaks that, like in previous years, have given us a lot of information about the Galaxy S23, the next generation of high-end smartphones from Samsung It will launch in early 2023 and is destined to become one of the most powerful at the moment.

We had the most doubts about the Galaxy S23 were resolvedand we have so much relevant and reliable information I think it’s a good time to put it together in this article where we tell you everything we know so far about Samsung’s next smartphones.

Keep in mind that although most of the details we will give you below come from rumors and leaks, they have a high degree of credibility and, as I told you in the previous paragraph, they are reliable. that I believe it no fundamental change can generally be expectedneither in terms of design nor specifications.

The only thing that is not completely clear yet is the price, but eventually most likely Samsung will end up keeping the one from the current generation, as an increase could reduce its competitiveness against direct competitors. However, a possible increase of 50 to 100 euros, depending on the model, is not excluded.

Design, finishes and models of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series

At the design level, we will not see any major changes in the Galaxy S23 series. Samsung will maintain a clear approach of continuity in its new family of high-end smartphones, which means that the same line and the same design language which we have seen in the current generation.

The Galaxy S23 and S23+ will keep the front flat and slightly rounded corners. The front camera will be located on a floating circular island located in the central position, and at the back there will again be a total of three cameras, although they will no longer be mounted on a separate island from the chassis, but will be integrated directly into it. cleaner and more uniform surface.

The Ultra model will also follow in the footsteps of the current generation, which means it will have some pointed corners and a design with elements inherited from the Galaxy Note series. On the front side, it will repeat the full-screen design and the circular floating island, and on the back side, we will again see the arrangement of four vertical cameras that will be integrated into the chassis.

In terms of build quality, Samsung is very likely to do it again aluminum and glass finish which we saw in the Galaxy S22. This means that the three models that will make up the Galaxy S23 series will have a premium finish and that the South Korean giant will no longer resort to plastic to reduce costs, which honestly seems like a success to me.

Except for the surprise, Samsung will list the total three models in this new generation of smartphones:

• Galaxy S23: the base model.
• Galaxy S23 +: a larger version of the previous one.
• Galaxy S23 Ultra: the biggest and with the best specifications.

Possible specifications of the Galaxy S23

One of the great unknowns that we had until a few weeks ago focused precisely on the specifications of the Galaxy S23, and more precisely on the chip that these terminals were going to use in Europe. Thanks to Qualcomm, we were able to confirm that Samsung will not launch a new high-end Exynos SoC, and therefore its next generation it will be limited to Snapdragon 8 Gen2.

However, to compensate for the absence of its own SoC, Samsung has entered into an agreement with Qualcomm to allow it to use a special version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen2 in their Galaxy S23. Said chip will work at a higher frequency, and will therefore offer slightly more performance than the standard version. It won’t make a big difference, but it will add a little value.

This information is official because it comes from Qualcomm, but we also have unofficial details obtained from leaks and rumors that allow us to offer you a more complete breakdown of the possible specifications that each model will have. Please note that slight variations may occur as they are not confirmed.

Galaxy S23

• 6.1-inch dynamic AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate.
• Special edition SoC Snapdragon 8 Gen2 at a higher frequency.
• 8 GB of RAM.
• Storage capacity 128GB-256GB.
• Three rear cameras divided into a 50 MP main camera, a 12 MP wide-angle camera and a 10 MP telephoto lens.
• 12MP front camera.
• 3,900 mAh battery with fast charging.
• Android 13 as operating system with One UI layer.

Galaxy S23+

• 6.6-inch dynamic AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate.
• Special edition SoC Snapdragon 8 Gen2 at a higher frequency.
• 8 GB of RAM.
• Storage capacity 128GB-256GB.
• Three rear cameras divided into a 50 MP main camera, a 12 MP wide-angle camera and a 10 MP telephoto lens.
• 12MP front camera.
• 4,700 mAh battery with fast charging.
• Android 13 as operating system with One UI layer.

Galaxy S23 Ultra

• 6.8-inch dynamic AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate.
• Special edition SoC Snapdragon 8 Gen2 at a higher frequency.
• 8GB-12GB RAM.
• Storage capacity 128GB-256GB.
• Four rear cameras divided into a 200 MP main camera, a 12 MP wide-angle camera, a 10 MP periscope-type telephoto lens and a secondary 10 MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom.
• 40 MP front camera.
• 5,000 mAh battery with fast charging.
• Android 13 as operating system with One UI layer.

If we compare these specifications with those of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra, we realize that the changes in the base and plus models will be relatively small and that the most important innovation would be the jump to Snapdragon. SoC.8 Gen2. In the case of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, we have another important change, using a 200MP sensor in the main chamber.

In any case, it is clear that if those specifications are confirmed we will face a new generation significantly continuous and uninteresting for those who already have a Galaxy S22.

Galaxy S23 possible launch and prices

Thanks to South Korean operator KT Corporation, we have a rough idea of ​​when the Galaxy S23 could be introduced and launched. Information leaked by said operator left us with two dates, one that pointed to the introduction of this generation on December 23 of this year and another that hinted at it it would launch on January 5, 2023. It’s not confirmed and it’s abnormally early dates, but it makes sense and could very well come true.

Regarding the selling prices, Samsung has, as we said at the beginning of the article, two great options, it could keep the price of the Galaxy S23 at the level of the Galaxy S22 or increase it. Of those two options I’m inclined to think that the South Korean giant will decide to keep it, And if confirmed, the price of its new generation will be configured as follows:

• Galaxy S23: 859 euros in the basic configuration with 128 GB of storage capacity.
• Galaxy S23+: 1,059 euros in the basic configuration with 128 GB of storage capacity.
• Galaxy S23 Ultra: 1,259 euros in the basic configuration with 128 GB of storage capacity and 8 GB of RAM.

If there was a price increase, which as I said doesn’t seem likely to me, it could be around 50 euros in the Galaxy S23 and S23+ and 100 euros in the ultra model. A further increase in the selling price could be counterproductive and negatively affect consumer interest.

It is important to note that all models will receive four major Android updateswhich means that they will offer relatively long life and that they will offer a more interesting value compared to Apple’s iPhone, a series that usually receives six major iOS updates, in addition to the minor updates that the apple company releases to improve and fix in each version of the said operating system.

Final Notes: Which Galaxy S23 is Right for Me?

For the average user, the standard Galaxy S23 in its configuration, 128 GB of storage capacity would be most suitable. On the other hand, a user who often shoots videos or takes up a lot of space should opt for the 256GB configuration, and those who consume a lot of multimedia content on their smartphone should consider the Galaxy S23+ for its larger size.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra also offers interesting value for its screen, which is larger and has a higher resolution, but the most interesting thing about this model is in S Pen support and in its photography capabilitiesso it puts the best in the hands professionalsof students and certain profiles Advanced users.

I remind you that, as already happened with the current generation, the Galaxy S23 will be delivered without a charger that is included in the package. They will only bring a USB Type-C cable and won’t even include headphones. All in all, it’s highly likely that Samsung will offer one promotion at the pre-purchase stage of these new terminals that allow us to get free or discounted accessories such as chargers and wireless headphones.