Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Launching Today
Highlights
- Samsung Galaxy S23 series is scheduled to launch at the Samsung Unpacked event today at 11.30 PM IST.
- The Samsung Galaxy S23 series will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 SoC, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 45W fast charging support.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 series will be launching in India, probably later this month.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series, comprising the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra, is all set to debut later today at the Unpacked Event in San Francisco. The Samsung Galaxy S23 series launch time is 10 AM PT/ 11.30 PM IST.
Numerous leaks in recent times have revealed quite a bit about the phones. We have also come across high-quality renders of the phones, showing off a rather familiar design.
Ahead of the launch, here’s how you can watch the live streaming of the event online, the price of the products launching & the key specifications.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Series How to Watch Live Streaming
Samsung Galaxy S23 launch will start at 11.30 PM IST and will be live-streamed through the company’s social media handles, including YouTube.
Samsung Galaxy S23 series price in India/Global As per leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S23 price in India is expected to start at Rs 79,999, up by Rs 7,000 from the price of the Galaxy S22 series.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus variant may be priced at Rs 89,999, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra will start at Rs 1,14,999.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series will be available in Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender colours.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is tipped to sport a 6.1-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Galaxy S23 Plus would have a 6.7-inch FHD+ screen.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is said to sport a 6.8-inch QHD+ curved AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate support, 2200nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and a hole-punch cutout at the top centre.
The phones are expected to pack an in-display fingerprint sensor for security. The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is expected to be powered by the overlocked version of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with Adreno GPU, up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage that is further expandable via a microSD card.
Connectivity options could include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth, GPS, and a USB Type-C port for charging. The phones run on Android 13-based OneUI 5.1 custom skin out of the box.
Moving to optics, the vanilla Galaxy S23 is said to pack a 50MP primary camera with an LED Flash and OIS, a 12MP 120-degree FoV and a 10MP telephoto sensor.
There is a 10MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is also expected to have the same configuration.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is tipped to ship with quad cameras on the back, with a 200MP Samsung HP2 primary camera, a 12MP Sony IMX564 ultra-wide camera and two 10MPtelephoto sensors with support for 3x and 10x optical zoom.
The front camera details are not very clear at the moment. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will have an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is tipped to pack a 5,000mAh battery and supports 45W fast charging.
The vanilla model is tipped to ship with a 3,900mAh battery with 25W fast charging and the Galaxy S23 Plus may have a 4,700mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Key Specifications
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP |
| Battery | 3900 mAh |
| Display | 6.1 inches (15.49 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | February 1, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X2 + 2.75 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A710 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X |
Display
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.1 inches (15.49 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 422 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 87.87 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1750 nits |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Design
| Height | 146.3 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 70.9 mm |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 167 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Gorilla Glass |
| Waterproof | Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter), IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(23 mm focal length, 1.56″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size)12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(13 mm focal length, 2.55″ sensor size, 1.4µm pixel size)10 MP f/2.4, Telephoto Camera(70 mm focal length, 3.9″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size) | |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 7680×4320 @ 24 fps 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(25 mm focal length) | |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
|
Battery
| Capacity | 3900 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 25W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensor
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Ultrasonic |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Key Specifications
Key Specs
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP |
| Battery | 4700 mAh |
| Display | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | February 1, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X |
Display
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 390 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 88.73 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Design
| Height | 157.8 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 76.2 mm |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 195 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Gorilla Glass |
| Colours | Pink |
| Waterproof | Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter), IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(23 mm focal length, 1.56″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size)12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(13 mm focal length, 2.55″ sensor size, 1.4µm pixel size)10 MP f/2.4, Telephoto Camera(70 mm focal length, 3.9″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size) | |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 7680×4320 @ 24 fps 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(25 mm focal length) | |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
|
Battery
| Capacity | 4700 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 45W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 14) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 14) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Ultrasonic |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Key Specifications
Display & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP + 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.8 inches (17.27 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | February 1, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.2 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X |
Display
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.8 inches (17.27 cm) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 501 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 89.99 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, Glass Victus |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Brightness | 1750 nits |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR 10+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
Design
| Height | 163.4 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 78.1 mm |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 223 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Gorilla Glass |
| Colours | Green |
| Waterproof | Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter), IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Quad | |
| Resolution | 200 MP f/1.7, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(23 mm focal length, 1.31″ sensor size, 0.6µm pixel size)12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(13 mm focal length, 2.55″ sensor size, 1.4µm pixel size)10 MP f/2.4, Telephoto Camera(70 mm focal length, 3.52″ sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size)10 MP f/4.9(230 mm focal length) | |
| Sensor | ISO-CELL | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 14500 x 13650 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 7680×4320 @ 24 fps 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(25 mm focal length) | |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | |
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
|
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 45W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 1900(band 25) / 850(band 26) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Ultrasonic |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Series All Leaks Till Today
FAQ’s on Samsung Galaxy S23 Series
1) What is the Samsung Galaxy S23 price in India ?
Ans) The base Samsung Galaxy S23 model will cost Rs 79,999, which is Rs 99 more as the iPhone 14 price in India. The Galaxy S23 Plus, which will serve as the midrange model in the lineup, will start at Rs 89,999, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the top variant in the lineup, will reportedly start at Rs 1,14,999.
2) What is the Samsung galaxy S23 series priced in Europe ( globally) in comparison to India ?
Ans) Samsung Galaxy S23 for the 8GB+128GB variant will launch in the European markets at a starting price of EUR 959 (roughly Rs. 85,000).
The European variant for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G for the 8GB+256GB variant handset will launch at a starting price of EUR 1,209 (roughly Rs. 1,07,200).
The high-end Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G will cost around Rs. 1,14,999 in the Indian market, according to the aforementioned tweet. Whereas in the European market, the same handset will be available for EUR 1,409 (roughly Rs. 1,25,000).
3) When is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series launch?
Ans) The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is scheduled to be launched on February 1, 2023 in San Francisco, California at 11:30PM IST at the Galaxy Unpacked Launch Event and the company has promised, in no uncertain terms, that a “new era of innovation is coming” and the series consists of three smartphone models- Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra.
4) What are the colour options and design for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series?
Ans) There have been quite a few leaked promos of the Samsung Galaxy S23 series that confirm that the three smartphone models will be available in four colour options viz. Phantom Black, Cotton Flower (a gold/white colorway), Botanic Green & a Mystic Lilac which was earlier revealed, while Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ come with a 6.1-inch Super AMOLED display screen and 6.6-inch screen, respectively, along with an FHD+ resolution and 48Hz to 120Hz refresh rates, HDR10+ support, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
5) What is the expected price for Samsung Galaxy S23 series?
Ans) The Australian prices of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 Series have been leaked, which suggest that Samsung Galaxy S23, a vanilla model, will come with a starting price of AUS $1,350 (approx. around Rs.77,140), while Galaxy S23+ could cost AUS $1,650 (approx. Rs.94,280), and lastly, Galaxy S23 Ultra might come at a starting price of AUS $1,950 (approx. Rs.1.11 lakh), while Samsung Galaxy S23+ might come at the starting price of AUS $1,650 (approx. Rs.94,280).
6) What are the expected specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series that have been leaked?
Ans) Samsung Galaxy S23 Series comprises of three smartphone models- Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra, where the first two come with a 6.1-inch Super AMOLED display screen and 6.6-inc screen, respectively, along with an FHD+ resolution and 48Hz to 120Hz refresh rates, HDR10+ support, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
7) What are the colour options of Samsung Galaxy Series ?
Ans) Signature Samsung Galaxy S23 colour will be Cotton Flower, while the Samsung Galaxy S23+ will come in Misty Lilac. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra can also be seen in an attractive Botanic Green colour options.
8) How is the camera of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra ?
Ans) Galaxy S22 Ultra featured a 40MP ISOCELL Slim GH1 front camera, this year, the S23 Ultra is presumably moving to a 12MP sensor. S23 Ultra’s new sensor may reduce the need for pixel binning, wile giving a better resolution for end photos.
9) What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra ?
Ans) The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra might house a 5,000mAh battery and 45W fast charging support.
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S23 Leak: Samsung Galaxy S23 Signature Colours & Galaxy S23 Ultra Camera Revealed
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S23 Leak: Samsung Galaxy S23 Signature Colours & Galaxy S23 Ultra Camera Revealed
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