The Galaxy S23 finally puts an end to the separation between US and EU models because it phase-out the Exynos processor variants. Instead, it's equipped with a special edition of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which was developed specifically for Galaxy phones. It was tuned by Samsung and offers more performance than the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which is already quite powerful.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is officially on the market in Singapore, and it's clear that Samsung has made some significant changes to its flagship series this year. The device is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which is clocked by Samsung to ensure even smoother operation than the regular version. However, the 128 GB variant uses UFS 3.1 RAM compared to UFS 4.0 and LPDR5X used by the 256 GB variant, we recommend you buy the latter version.
The official colours are Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender, all of which have a subtle and sophisticated look. The chunky camera modules that used to protrude from the phone's frame are now a thing of the past. Now the back is completely flat, only the metal edge of the lens is a bit thicker to protect it from bumps.
The screen lies flat on the entire frame with a slight arch to it. No curved edge was spotted.
Small enough to fit in one hand, the Galaxy S23 is a great choice for those who prioritise usability over media playback capabilities. It's perfect for those who don't want to be weighed down by a bulky device.
Samsung stays at the top of the LCD technology with its AMOLED display. The S23 features bring, vivid, sharp and beautiful screen that the company has been perfecting for over a decade. And now, its brightness goes up to an incredible 1,750 nits - more than enough to light up even the blazing summer sun. If you're looking for a screen that will give you the best viewing experience possible, then look no further. Our 6.1-inch diagonal with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 gives a tall and narrow design providing plenty of real estate for your streaming needs! With FHD resolution of 1080 x 2340 and PPI ratio of 425, get ready to be mesmerized by crisp visuals – no more counting pixels!
The powerful new Galaxy S23 lets you capture your memories like never before! This device comes with a top-of-the-line 50 MP main camera, 12 MP ultra-wide lens, and 10 MP telephoto combination – it's the ultimate all-in-one setup for capturing beautiful photos and videos. Paired with the newest Snapdragon 8 processor, this device is blazing fast for everything from shooting 4K to editing in post.
We noticed that the Samsung Galaxy S23 was tuned for slightly warmer photographs than the Samsung Galaxy S22. Additionally, we cannot help but noticing that it had a more powerful dynamic range, flattening out high contrasts in a photograph even more.
The new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy sounds like it could possibly offer unbelievable performances and last for extraordinary lengths of time. The phone went through some benchmark testing and show it can keep up with the most graphic-intensive game without stuttering, credit to its improved cooling system.
The Galaxy S23 is the perfect device for those who want to enjoy life and stay connected. With its smooth, responsive performance, you'll never experience any hiccups or stutters. Whether you're on the go, in your office, or just chilling at home, turn your phone into a desktop wherever you are with the DeX suite.
Get ready to take productivity and entertainment on the go with the Galaxy S23.
We do get an extra 200 mAh of battery capacity — up to 3,900 mAh. There are two possible explainations for this increase — to cope with the extra demand of a faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 process, or it could deliver better battery life in conjunction with power efficiency in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
We anticipate that the Galaxy S23 won't experience any dip in battery life compared to the S22. This could mean that the phone can offer up to 12 hours of continuous web-surfing or 9-10 hours of mixed usage per day.
Samsung's SmartThings technology makes it easy to live smarter, stay connected and keep your home safe. With this innovative technology, you can control and manage an array of connected devices from one central hub. Create efficient schedules for energy saving that are tailored specifically to your preferences, and monitor the status of all your devices from anywhere with just a few clicks.
Plus, with the Galaxy app store from Samsung, you have access to thousands of high-quality apps and services that are specifically tailored for Samsung phone and tablet.
Network | Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
---|---|---|
2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) | |
3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 | |
5G bands | SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | |
Speed | HSPA, LTE-A (up to 7CA), 5G | |
GPRS | Yes | |
EDGE | Yes | |
Launch | Announced | 2023, February 01 |
Status | Available. Released 2023, February 11 | |
Body | Dimensions | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm |
Weight | 168 g | |
Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | |
SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by) | |
- IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) - Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | ||
Display | Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) |
Size | 6.1 inches, 90.1 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio) | |
Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~425 ppi density) | |
Multitouch | Yes | |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Always-on display | |
Platform | OS | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (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) | |
GPU | Adreno 740 | |
Memory | Card slot | No |
Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM UFS 4.0 | |
Main Camera | Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | |
Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | |
Selfie camera | Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | |
Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | |
Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
3.5mm jack | No | |
- 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG | ||
Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | |
GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | |
NFC | Yes | |
Radio | No | |
USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | |
Features | Sensors | - Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass - Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) - Bixby natural language commands and dictation - Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) - Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
Browser | HTML5 | |
Charging | - 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) - 15W wireless (Qi/PMA) - 4.5W reverse wireless - USB Power Delivery 3.0 | |
Battery | Li-Ion 3900 mAh, non-removable | |
Misc | Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime |
Model | SM-S911N |
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FreeGift | No |
Warranty | 1 year local mfg warranty |
Options | No |
Housing | No |
LCD Replacement | No |
Battery Replacement | No |
Network | Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
---|---|---|
2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) | |
3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 | |
5G bands | SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | |
Speed | HSPA, LTE-A (up to 7CA), 5G | |
GPRS | Yes | |
EDGE | Yes | |
Launch | Announced | 2023, February 01 |
Status | Available. Released 2023, February 11 | |
Body | Dimensions | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm |
Weight | 168 g | |
Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | |
SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by) | |
- IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) - Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | ||
Display | Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) |
Size | 6.1 inches, 90.1 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio) | |
Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~425 ppi density) | |
Multitouch | Yes | |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Always-on display | |
Platform | OS | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (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) | |
GPU | Adreno 740 | |
Memory | Card slot | No |
Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM UFS 4.0 | |
Main Camera | Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | |
Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | |
Selfie camera | Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | |
Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | |
Sound | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
3.5mm jack | No | |
- 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG | ||
Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | |
GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | |
NFC | Yes | |
Radio | No | |
USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | |
Features | Sensors | - Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass - Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) - Bixby natural language commands and dictation - Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) - Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | |
Browser | HTML5 | |
Charging | - 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) - 15W wireless (Qi/PMA) - 4.5W reverse wireless - USB Power Delivery 3.0 | |
Battery | Li-Ion 3900 mAh, non-removable | |
Misc | Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime |