Samsung Galaxy S23 sequence: The whole lot we all know to date (Up to date: Dec. 20)

Replace: December 20, 2022 (2:29 PM ET): We have now up to date the Samsung Galaxy S23 hub with leaked photographs of Galaxy S23 dummy models and details about the S23’s equipment.

Unique article: Samsung continues to be the world’s largest smartphone producer. An enormous motive for its astonishing success is the recognition of its Galaxy S line. Through the years, the Galaxy S line has change into synonymous with Android, being a few of the most well-known and most revered gadgets out there. In 2023, we count on that to proceed with the Samsung Galaxy S23 sequence.

What might Samsung have in retailer for the Galaxy S23 line? There are loads of unknown particulars as of proper now, however we are able to make loads of assumptions primarily based on what Samsung has executed prior to now. In the meantime, we can also make a wishlist of options we hope Samsung brings round for the Galaxy S23 telephones. Proceed on for what we all know and what we hope to see!

Will there be a Samsung Galaxy S23 sequence?

The Galaxy S line is Samsung’s hottest premium smartphone sequence. It’s inevitable that the corporate would launch a brand new entry within the sequence, simply because it has executed yearly since 2010.

Historical past lesson: The Samsung Galaxy S series

After all, Samsung has thrown curveballs prior to now in relation to the names of the telephones. As an example, we skipped from the Galaxy S10 sequence to the Galaxy S20 sequence. Nevertheless, Samsung did this primarily to align the identify of the telephone with the yr wherein it was launched. Subsequently, it’s practically sure the brand new Galaxy S line can be generally known as the Samsung Galaxy S23 sequence.

Nevertheless, Samsung has neither confirmed nor denied {that a} Galaxy S23 telephone will launch.

• Galaxy S10 sequence — February 20, 2019
• Galaxy S20 sequence — February 11, 2020
• Galaxy S21 sequence — January 14, 2021
• Galaxy S22 sequence — February 9, 2022

Traditionally, Samsung has launched Galaxy S telephones inside the first three months of the yr. In recent times, Samsung has launched them in February, with solely the Galaxy S21 series as an exception. This was doubtless because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It stands to motive that Samsung would launch the Galaxy S23 sequence in February 2023. Nevertheless, don’t rule out a January and even March launch. Samsung has launched the telephones in these months prior to now. There’s additionally no telling how the ongoing global chip shortage might change the corporate’s plans.

Korean outlet ETNews additionally asserted on September 28 that Samsung is considering an earlier release than the Galaxy S22 sequence. So a January launch might be within the playing cards.

Right here’s what we are able to collect from the rumors at current.

Design

One of many biggest-ever shifts for the Galaxy S line occurred in 2022. That’s when Samsung reworked the Galaxy S22 Ultra to make it look and performance extra like a Galaxy Note phone. This included it being a boxy design with an S Pen slot.

Nevertheless, the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus remained largely the identical when in comparison with the earlier fashions. This yr, it appears like Samsung might do the other by altering the appears of the Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus whereas leaving the Galaxy S23 Extremely largely the identical.

We acquired our first obvious have a look at the Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus on September 27 when Steve ‘Onleaks’ Hemmerstoffer posted renders. Take a look at the bottom S23 renders under.

The Plus mannequin is ready to comply with the bottom S23 by providing separate rear digicam cutouts too as an alternative of a single housing for all three sensors. Take a look at the obvious S23 Plus renders under.

Hemmerstoffer would go on to publish obvious Galaxy S23 Ultra renders on September 28. The photographs present a telephone that appears similar to the S22 Extremely, full with an S Pen slot. You’ll be able to view the renders under.

Along with these renders, photographs of S23 dummy models have been discovered within the wild. The unsourced photographs seem to help the what we’ve seen from the renders.

Primarily based on the pictures, the Galaxy S23 and the S23 Plus might have barely totally different designs in comparison with their predecessors. It appears each telephones might have a extra angular physique this time round. Whereas the S23 Extremely seems to keep up the identical kind issue as final yr.

Specs and options

Samsung Galaxy S telephones are virtually all the time the primary globally out there gadgets with the most recent flagship silicon from Qualcomm. We don’t count on 2023 to be any totally different on this regard. As such, you possibly can count on all three Samsung Galaxy S23 telephones to have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 inside. That will surely be for gadgets in North America, Korea, and India, whereas different nations may get the unannounced Exynos 2300.

Nevertheless, Samsung and Qualcomm announced a deal that can see Galaxy S23 telephones powered by Snapdragon chips “globally.” The announcement didn’t outright say that each one S23 telephones can be powered by Snapdragon {hardware}. So it stands to motive that we might nonetheless see an Exynos variant launching in some capability. In accordance with a report from SamMobile, it’s additionally attainable that the Galaxy S23 might get a quicker, higher-clocked model of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip.

Samsung additionally very hardly ever downgrades specs throughout the years. We count on the Galaxy S23 Extremely to have related or higher specs throughout the board when in comparison with the Galaxy S22 Extremely. That may imply at the least 8GB of RAM, at the least 128GB of inner storage, a 1440p show with at the least a 120Hz refresh charge, a battery capability of at the least 5,000mAh, and a wired charging velocity of at the least 45W. It might additionally imply the same quad-sensor rear digicam with two telephoto lenses and the principle sensor to fulfill or exceed 108MP in high quality.

Transferring to the images aspect of issues, Samsung apparently confirmed with digicam companions that it’s going to deliver a 200MP digicam sensor to the Galaxy S23 Extremely. A leak that seemingly uncovered the Extremely’s digicam specs additional helps this info. In accordance with the leak, it appears just like the 200MP digicam might be joined by a 10MP 10x periscope digicam, a 10MP 3x telephoto digicam, and a 12MP ultrawide lens. Final however not least, the digicam may use an ISOCELL HP2 which might give the telephone higher nighttime efficiency for each movies and pictures.

On the finish of the day, the digicam setup appears to be largely an identical to the S22, exterior of the 200MP shooter. One thing that could be totally different, nevertheless, is a downgraded selfie digicam for the S23 Extremely. There’s a 40MP selfie shooter within the S22 Extremely, however a leak that emerged in December claims that the sensor might be bumped all the way down to 12MP. Nevertheless, the identical leak means that this selfie digicam can also be used within the S23 and S23 Plus, which might be a bump up from the present 10MP.

In accordance with tipster Ricciolo, Samsung might additionally deliver an “Extremely Stabilization” characteristic to the Extremely. The brand new optical picture stabilization (OIS) characteristic might assist the S23 compete towards Apple’s Motion Mode.

In the meantime, the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus ought to carry loads of specs over from the Galaxy S22 sequence. That may imply at the least 8GB of RAM, at the least 128GB of inner storage, and shows with 120Hz refresh charges.

A tipster just lately asserted that the Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus can have 6.1-inch and 6.6-inch display screen sizes, respectively. Sadly, should you have been hoping for a return to QHD+ resolutions, the tipster claims that each telephones can have FHD+ screens (2,340 x 1,080).

One of many largest general criticisms of the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus was battery life. Subsequently, it will make loads of sense for Samsung to extend the battery capability of each fashions in 2023. Fortuitously, Galaxy Membership studies that the S23 Plus might receive a capacity bump to 4,700mAh. The outlet provides that the S23 Extremely will retain a 5,000mAh battery.

One thing else that would additionally assist the battery lifetime of the Galaxy S23 sequence is Samsung’s “Gentle” mode. This characteristic has appeared on Samsung’s newest foldables, firming down efficiency in favor of optimizing battery life and thermals. Rumors recommend that the Galaxy S23 sequence might be getting this characteristic subsequent.

As for charging? Effectively, a certification itemizing points to 25W charging for the bottom S23, in step with the usual S22. The aforementioned FCC itemizing additionally factors to reverse wi-fi charging making a predictable return.

Presently, Samsung is within the technique of releasing its model of Android 13 — One UI 5 — to its assortment of telephones, so it will be anticipated that the S23 would launch with One UI 5 as nicely. Nevertheless, a leak present in November by SamMobile revealed that Samsung may very well be engaged on a more moderen model of One UI for the S23 that may see it operating on One UI 5.1 as an alternative.

One other main rumor emerged out of Korea in November 2022, asserting that Samsung is working on satellite communication functionality for the Galaxy S23 sequence. The corporate is outwardly working to supply textual content and low-quality picture transmission over satellite tv for pc.

Equipment

A leak from prolific leaker Evan Blass revealed an in depth listing of equipment that the Galaxy S23 household might be getting. In accordance with the leak, the vanilla S23 might have:

• Two clear circumstances
• A leather-based case in Black, Camel, and Inexperienced
• A rugged case in Black
• A silicone grip case in Black or White
• A Good View Pockets case in Black, Cream, Inexperienced, and Lavender.

As for the Galaxy S23 Plus, the telephone might have related choices to the bottom mannequin. Nevertheless, the S23 Plus might have extra selection with its silicone case providing Cream, Inexperienced, Lavender, Navy, and Orange, along with Black and White. On the similar time, the leak seems to recommend that the S23 Plus might not get a Good View Pockets case.

Final however not least, the Galaxy S23 Extremely might reportedly get:

• A clear case
• A leather-based case in Black, Camel, and Inexperienced
• A rugged case in Black
• A silicone case in Cream, Inexperienced, Lavender, Navy, and Orange.

The leak additionally revealed that the Galaxy S23 Extremely’s S Pen might are available 4 colours together with Cream, Inexperienced, Lavender, and Phantom Black.

In 2021, Samsung made the suitable transfer and considerably lowered the costs of the Galaxy S21 sequence in comparison with the Galaxy S20 household. In 2022, Samsung once more made the suitable transfer by providing the Galaxy S22 sequence on the similar costs because the Galaxy S21 household.

Hopefully, Samsung carries this technique by way of to 2023. If it does, the Samsung Galaxy S23 costs can be $799, $999, and $1,199 for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Extremely, respectively. The truth that the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 carried over 2021 costs provides extra credibility to this concept.

If Samsung does change the costs, it appears most unlikely it will cut back them at this level. Judging by costs for Samsung’s lower-end Galaxy A sequence, the corporate can’t actually go a lot decrease with the Galaxy S line with out cheapening the model. Nevertheless, there may be nonetheless a bit room there, so it wouldn’t be out of the query for Samsung to drop the Galaxy S23 costs by a small quantity — say $50 or so. It’s much more doubtless, although, that Samsung would improve the costs if it doesn’t depart them the identical.

Regardless, till we hear in a different way, we’re going to imagine Samsung received’t be altering Galaxy S pricing in 2023.

Samsung Galaxy S23 sequence: What we need to see

The Galaxy S23 sequence will doubtless find yourself being a few of the finest telephones of 2023. Even when Samsung adjustments little from the Galaxy S22 household, they’ll in all probability be terrific. Nevertheless, the telephones might all the time be higher. Under, we’ve got a wishlist of some issues we hope Samsung does change in 2023 when in comparison with the 2022 fashions.

Samsung inexplicably lowered the sizes of the batteries contained in the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus. Clearly, this resulted in weaker battery life for each telephones when in comparison with their Galaxy S21 counterparts. The outcomes weren’t as drastic on the Plus mannequin, however the vanilla S22 undoubtedly suffered. We’re undecided why Samsung anticipated every other end result.

See additionally: Here are the Android phones with the best battery life

In 2023, we hope Samsung rectifies this error. The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus must have batteries which are at the least the identical measurement because the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Plus. That may be 4,000mAh and 4,800 mAh respectively. If the corporate can go larger, that may be even higher. Even the Galaxy S22 Extremely doesn’t have the easiest battery longevity, regardless of retaining the identical cell as its direct predecessor, so maybe there’s some room for software program optimization right here too.

Exterior of battery life issues, our second-biggest criticism associated to the Galaxy S22 sequence was speaker high quality. On all fashions — even the Galaxy S22 Extremely — the audio system left a bit to be desired contemplating the pedigree of the Galaxy S identify. They weren’t dangerous by any means, however they lacked punch throughout the board. Let’s hope Samsung invests a bit extra money into higher-quality audio system in 2023.

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If you happen to determine to seize a Galaxy S22 Extremely, you’ve the choice of a 128, 256, or 512GB mannequin. You’ll be able to even go all the way in which as much as 1TB. That’s good and all, however what if you would like a Galaxy S22 or Galaxy S22 Plus? Sadly, you’re caught with both 128GB or 256GB of inner storage.

Relying in your wants, that may not be sufficient. We’d like to see 512GB and 1TB choices for the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus.

After all, we’d additionally like to see the return of the microSD card slot, which might just about resolve all storage issues for everybody. We’re not holding our breath on that one, although.

Samsung’s replace promise is the very best on the planet of Android. For its flagship telephones — and even a few of its mid-rangers — Samsung affords 4 Android upgrades and 5 years of safety patches. Even Google itself can’t match that.

Nevertheless, this is only one improve in need of what Apple affords iPhones. It might be terrific to see Samsung lastly match Apple and provide 5 years of full help, together with 5 Android upgrades.

This is able to not solely be a boon for Samsung customers, but in addition the complete Android ecosystem. If Samsung matches Apple, different Android OEMs would, inevitably, must comply with go well with. It would take some time, however it will occur. What higher approach to begin the development than with the Samsung Galaxy S23 sequence?

See additionally: Every Samsung device eligible for four major Android updates

That’s all the pieces we need to see from the Samsung Galaxy S23 sequence. Which options do you hope for many? Remember to vote in our ballot under.