The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is one of the latest flagship smartphones from Samsung, boasting a range of advanced features and impressive specifications. From its stunning 6.6-inch AMOLED display to its powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, the Galaxy S23 Plus is a top-of-the-line device that is sure to impress even the most demanding users. But with so many high-end smartphones on the market, does the Galaxy S23 Plus truly stand out from the crowd? In this review, we’ll take an in-depth look.
Samsung Galaxy’s most epic camera gives users more freedom to explore their creativity, like capturing truly cinematic Nightography videos with transformative artificial intelligence (AI). The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy unleashes a future-ready mobile gaming experience and powerfully sustained game play, supported by exclusive chipset enhancements made possible by Samsung’s close collaboration with Qualcomm.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus boasts an impressive camera system that offers a range of features and capabilities for capturing high-quality photos and videos. The device features a triple-lens setup on the back, including a 50-megapixel wide lens, a 12-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens, and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens. These lenses work together to deliver sharp, detailed images with accurate colour reproduction and excellent dynamic range.
The camera system also includes a range of software features such as optical image stabilisation, 8K video recording, and the ability to shoot in RAW format. The front-facing camera is also impressive, featuring a 12-megapixel sensor that captures sharp and clear selfies. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus offers a top-of-the-line camera system that is sure to impress even the most discerning photographers.
Although the S23 Plus has a new look, it isn’t radically different from last year’s design. That doesn’t mean that it’s not worth a look at as an option for your next device.
Samsung offers a few different colour options for the S23 Plus. Cream, Green, Lavender, and Phantom Black. The colours are also complemented by the phone’s matte finish, which gives it a premium and high-quality feel. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus offers a range of attractive and stylish colour options that are sure to appeal to a wide range of users.
A focus on the environment:
The Galaxy S23 Series is made using even more recycled materials than the Galaxy S22 Series, including pre-consumer recycled aluminium and recycled glass, and post-consumer recycled plastics sourced from discarded fishing nets, water barrels and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles.
The new S Series is the first to feature Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2, offering durability for long-term use. Plus, every Galaxy S23 smartphone comes in a redesigned packaging box which applied paper made with 100 percent recycled paper.
For users who want to extend the life of their device, the Galaxy S23 Series’ premium experience can be sustained through the years with four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates. To enhance its longevity, users can also leverage programmes such as Samsung Care+, a support service for accidental damages, repairs and more.
Fast facts:
- Body: 157.8×76.2×7.6mm, 196g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins), Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised).
- Display: 6.60″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak), 1080x2340px resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 393ppi; Always-on display.
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm): Octa-core (1×3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510); Adreno 740.
- Memory: 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM; UFS 4.0.
- OS/Software: Android 13, One UI 5.1.
- Rear camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; Telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm, 1/3.94″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; Ultra wide angle: 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120-degree, 1/2.55″ 1.4µm, Super Steady video.
- Front camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF.
- Video capture: Rear camera: 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS; Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps.
- Battery: 4700mAh; 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless.
Justin Hume, Vice President of MX Business at Samsung South Africa says: “This new Galaxy S series was created to push beyond the limits and redefine what’s possible in a premium smartphone. Building on that promise, Galaxy S23 series has the power of our most advanced mobile technology to bring your world into sharper focus. It is the creator’s pro-grade camera for every day. The gamer’s immersive world on the go.”
South African launch pricing starts at R23,999 for the S23 Plus. The R10,000 trade-in offer for qualifying devices is still available, which could mean getting the new S23 Plus that much easier.