Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $253 | $799 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,900 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.6 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 196 g |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Feb 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S23 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S23 is the cheaper option.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz, 1750 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16 with One UI 8.5 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 (128GB model), UFS 4.0 (256GB, 512GB models) | — |
| Internal | — | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), Super Steady video | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), Super Steady video |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 3900 mAh | — |
| Charging | 25W wired (PD3.0, 50% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 45W wired (PD3.0, 65% in 30 min advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 196 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum) |
| SIM | Dual Nano SIM; eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual physical SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM) on select models. Can use one physical SIM + one eSIM. |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 rated (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 |
| Released | February 17, 2023 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2023, February 17 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S23 or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus — 3,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23 versus 4,700 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S23 or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S23 — 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23 versus 196 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S23 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 8/10.