Galaxy S23 - Black - 8GB 256GB - 5g - 6.1in

Introduction

COLOURS
Down to earth tones
Slip into something a little more special. Fresh new colours inspired by nature, showcased on a polished metal frame.

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MATERIALS
Mindfully designed
Unbox the change you want to see in the world. Crafted with recycled glass and PET film, each phone is tucked into a box made of recycled paper and paper-based protective film.

CAMERA
Shoot your shot
Seize the day and capture the night. Head out with the Pro-grade Camera in hand, equipped with a high-resolution sensor and intelligent, light-absorbing pixels for clear snaps, at any hour.

NIGHTOGRAPHY CAMERA
More light for your night
Get ready for a Gallery full of epic night shots everyone will want. Nightography's enhanced AI keeps details clear, so low light photos and videos will be bright and colourful from dusk to dawn and back again.

NIGHT SELFIE
The Front Camera's Dual Pixel technology focuses faster and more accurately, even in low light. Object-based AI delivers authentic colour for selfies that rival in real life.

NIGHT SELFIE VIDEO
It's not just stills that dominate the dark, you're getting pin sharp night videos, too. Now, even the Front Camera has the skills to clearly capture clips of you and your friends after the sun sets.

HIGH RESOLUTION
Get all the deets
The 50MP Wide-angle Camera works hand-in-hand with a powerful chip, rapidly combining frames to extract bits from each into a single hi-res photo. Add in Detail Enhancer technology and you've got quality so sharp, you'll keep zooming in for more.

EXPERT RAW
Now you're a shooting star
When it comes to epic photos, the sky's the limit. Open Expert RAW to capture in hi-res RAW format, delivering bright and detailed shots. Then look to the stars as the camera pulls in light to snap constellations and planets with breathtaking clarity.

PHOTO REMASTER
Turn misfires into masterpieces
Head to the Gallery to enhance dark, blurry images and even upscale childhood photos or pictures you picked up online. You can even revamp fuzzy GIFs, reducing noise and upping clarity to keep your loops looking fresh.

PERFORMANCE
More power to you
When stopping is not an option, this revolutionary chip powers your phone to deliver better gaming and video streaming, with extended battery life to carry you through the most epic of days.

BATTERY
Unlock even longer gameplay
Call it a night? Nah. Game on and binge-watch your favourite shows with a long-lasting and
fast-charging battery.

DISPLAY
Glare be gone
Game or stream anywhere with adaptive outdoor visibility delivering optimal colour and brightness, in any light. Adaptive 120Hz smooths the scroll, while Eye Comfort Shield keeps your eyes from getting tired, even as you view in the dark.

SMART SWITCH
We made keeping your data easy
In just a simple Wi-Fi transfer or quick log in to your Samsung Account, you're all set. In even fewer steps, carry over your apps, photos, messages and more from any OS to your new phone.

TRADE-IN
Trade in for an instant discount
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PC CONTINUITY
Multi control makes multi-tasking easier
When the ideas are flowing, team up your phone and PC for a 2-for-1 experience. Without switching your mouse, keyboard, or touchpad, you can drag and drop, copy and paste and type on both devices for your most efficient screentime yet.

ONE UI
Your Galaxy, the way you like it
Now it's easier than ever to set your phone up just for you. One UI maximises customisation, allowing you to pick almost every detail, from lock screens and themes to widgets and notifications.

SAMSUNG WALLET
Samsung Pay got even better. Meet Samsung Wallet
Samsung Pay has gone next level: introducing Samsung Wallet. Quick-launching and secure, it holds your essential items like keys, IDs and tickets while protecting your personal data. Welcome to your new digital life.

SAMSUNG HEALTH
Wellness done your way
Begin your journey towards your personal health goals with Galaxy Watch5 and your phone. Track sleep, exercise, body composition and more in Samsung Health to bring out your best self.

Display

Display diagonal

15.5 cm (6.1")

Screen shape

Flat

Display type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Display glass type

Gorilla Glass

Gorilla Glass version

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Display resolution

2340 x 1080 pixels

Maximum refresh rate

120 Hz

Maximum display brightness (HDR)

1200 cd/m²

Maximum display brightness (Outdoor)

1750 cd/m²

High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported

Y

High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology

High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)

Pixel density

425 ppi

Processor

Processor family

Qualcomm Snapdragon

Processor model

8 Gen 2

Processor cores

8

Storage

RAM capacity

8 GB

Internal storage capacity

256 GB

Compatible memory cards

Not supported

Camera

Rear camera resolution (numeric)

50 MP

Second rear camera resolution (numeric)

12 MP

Third rear camera resolution (numeric)

10 MP

Rear camera aperture number

1.8

Second rear camera aperture number

2.2

Third rear camera aperture number

2.4

Rear camera pixel size

1 µm

Second rear camera pixel size

1.4 µm

Third rear camera pixel size

1 µm

Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle

85°

Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle

120°

Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angle

36°

Optical zoom

3x

Digital zoom

30x

Front camera type

Single camera

Front camera resolution (numeric)

12 MP

Front camera aperture number

2.2

Front camera pixel size

1.12 µm

Front camera field of view (FOV) angle

80°

Rear camera flash

Y

Flash type

LED

Video capture resolution (max)

7680 x 4320 pixels

Rear camera type

Triple camera

Auto focus

Y

Time lapse mode

Y

Image stabilizer

Y

Image stabilizer type

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

Self-timer

Y

Night mode

Y

Panorama

Y

Portrait mode

Y

Network

Mobile network generation

5G

4G standard

LTE

5G standard

NR mmWave, Sub6 NSA, Sub6 SA

Wi-Fi

Y

Wi-Fi standards

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Bluetooth

Y

Bluetooth version

5.3

MIMO

Y

Modulation

1024-QAM

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Y

Ports & interfaces

USB port

Y

USB connector type

USB Type-C

Messaging

Short Message Service (SMS)

Y

Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)

Y

E-mail

Y

Design

Form factor

Bar

Product colour

Black

Colour name

Phantom Black

International Protection (IP) code

IP68

Protection features

Water resistant

Housing material

Aluminium

Performance

Fast charging

Y

Wireless charging

Y

Fingerprint reader

Y

Face recognition

Y

Navigation

GPS (satellite)

Y

GLONASS

Y

BeiDou

Y

Galileo

Y

Position location

Y

Multimedia

Audio system

Dolby Atmos

Audio formats supported

3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF

Video formats supported

3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM

Software

Platform

Android

Operating system installed

Android 13

Battery

Battery capacity

3900 mAh

Continuous video playback time

22 h

Sensors

Proximity sensor

Y

Accelerometer

Y

Ambient light sensor

Y

Gyroscope

Y

Barometer

Y

Geomagnetic sensor

Y

Hall sensor

Y

Weight & dimensions

Width

70.9 mm

Depth

7.6 mm

Height

146.3 mm

Weight

168 g

Packaging content

Quick start guide

Y

Cables included

USB

SIM card ejector pin

Y