The Samsung Galaxy S23 sports a 6.1 inches, 90.1 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio) Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak) display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, delivering clear visuals suitable for media consumption and daily use. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB / 256GB / 512GB of internal storage. Performance is smooth for everyday tasks and gaming. The camera system includes 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 and a 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF front camera, capable of recording up to 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS. Battery capacity stands at Li-Ion 3900 mAh with 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless charging support, providing sufficient endurance for a full day of mixed usage.
Samsung Galaxy S23
Display
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~425 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
Main Camera
| Modules | 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@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Modules | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF |
|---|---|
| Features | HDR, HDR10+ |
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 3900 mAh |
|---|---|
| Charging | 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless |
Memory
| Internal | 128GB / 8GB RAM |
|---|
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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Launch
| Announced | 2023, February 01 |
|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2023, February 17 |
Body
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm (5.76 x 2.79 x 0.30 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g (5.93 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
Sound
| 3.5mm jack | No |
|---|
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
|---|---|
| NFC | Yes |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
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Misc
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime |
|---|---|
| Price | PKR 209,999 |
Review & Details
Pros
- High-resolution 50MP main camera
- Generous RAM for smooth multitasking
- Vivid AMOLED display with deep contrast
Cons
- Charging speed is modest compared to competitors
The PakistaniLiving Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is well-suited for users seeking a reliable smartphone with 50mp camera and amoled display. It offers solid value in its segment.
Buy if:
High-resolution 50MP main camera
Skip if:
Charging speed is modest compared to competitors
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Last updated: Jun 2, 2026