The Samsung Galaxy S23 series will be widely available in carriers and retailers, and on the Samsung website from February 17, 2023. The Galaxy S23 series comes in four nature-inspired matte colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, and Lavender. Samsung Galaxy S23 Series pricing: The Samsung Ultra S23 costs ₦1,295,900 ($2,814), the S23 Plus costs ₦1,012,900 ($2,199), and the S23 costs ₦837,900 ($1,819). View the complete list of the Latest Samsung phones and prices in Nigeria.
With Samsung having revealed the full details of its new phones, we can take a deeper look at the Galaxy S23 and what’s new with each model. You can read our Galaxy S23 specs, Galaxy S23 Plus specs, or Galaxy S23 Ultra specs.
Below we compare the Samsung Galaxy S23 series side by side by side.
| Samsung Galaxy S23 specs | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus specs | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra specs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED Flat display 19.5:9 aspect ratio FHD+ resolution (2,340 x 1,080) 120Hz adaptive refresh rate | 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED Flat display 19.5:9 aspect ratio FHD+ resolution (2,340 x 1,080) 120Hz adaptive refresh rate | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED Edge display (curved) 19.3:9 aspect ratio QHD+ resolution (3,088 x 1,440) 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1Hz to 120Hz) |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | 8GB or 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB No microSD card support | 256GB or 512GB No microSD card support | 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB No microSD card support |
| Power | 3,900mAh battery 25W wired charging 15W wireless charging No charger in box | 4,700mAh battery 45W wired charging 15W wireless charging No charger in box | 5,000mAh battery 45W wired charging 15W wireless charging No charger in box |
| Cameras | REAR: – 50MP wide – 12MP ultrawide – 10MP telephotoFRONT: – 12MP wide | REAR: – 50MP wide – 12MP ultrawide – 10MP telephotoFRONT: – 12MP wide | REAR: – 200MP wide – 12MP ultrawide – 10MP telephoto – 10MP telephotoFRONT: – 12MP wide |
| Software | Android 13 One UI 5.1 | Android 13 One UI 5.1 | Android 13 One UI 5.1 |
| S Pen support | No | No | Yes, with storage slot |
| IP rating | IP68 certified | IP68 certified | IP68 certified |
| Weight & Dimensions | 146.3 x 70.8 x 7.6mm, 168g | 157.7 x 76.2 x 7.6mm, 196g | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9mm 229g |
| Other specs | IP68, WiFi 6E, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Vision Booster (Adaptive), Selfie Night Portrait | IP68, WiFi 6E, UWB, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Vision Booster (Adaptive), Selfie Night Portrait | IP68, Embedded S Pen, Dual HighResolution, WiFi 6E, UWB, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Vision Booster (Adaptive), Selfie Night Portrait, Wider OIS, Laser AF |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Series full review
Design
The Galaxy S23 Ultra looks a lot like last year’s Ultra — and now so do the standard and Plus models. Whereas previous Samsung flagships have had slightly different designs, Samsung appears to be going for uniformity here, with the S23 and S23 Plus both featuring an Ultra-style layout for their rear cameras — the lenses are stacked in a vertical column with no camera array blending into the side frame. Instead, the lenses stick out directly from the back of the phone.
The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus feature flat displays with curved side rails, just like their predecessors. The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a flatter surface area than the Galaxy S22 Ultra before it, thanks to a more gradual curve aimed at making it easier to use the model’s included S Pen.
Display
The displays on the Galaxy S23 lineup probably see the fewest changes year after year. You’ll find the same sizes as you did with the Galaxy S22 lineup — a 6.1-inch entry-level model, a 6.6-inch Plus version, and a 6.8-inch screen on the Ultra.
As before, all three phones can scale up to 120Hz refresh rates when you need smoother scrolling or are playing graphically-intensive games. Only the Galaxy S23 Ultra can scale all the way down to 1Hz when the action is more static, as a way to conserve power; the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus have a minimum refresh rate of 48Hz.
The only change is a brightness boost, and it only applies to the Galaxy S23. That phone’s screen now offers a peak brightness of 1,750 nits, which matches what you get from the Galaxy S23 Plus and S23 Ultra.
Security and privacy
In terms of security and privacy, the Galaxy S23 series comes with Samsung’s end-to-end Samsung Knox protection, which has received more government and industry certifications than any other mobile device, platform, or solution on the market. The Security and Privacy Dashboard on Samsung Galaxy gives users full visibility over who has access to their data and how it’s being used, allowing them to change settings for a more secure experience.
Cameras
The Galaxy S23 series has some big changes to help upgrade those photography skills. Forget last year’s 108MP sensor — this year, Samsung’s largest phone is rocking its largest yet. At 200MP, the S23 Ultra should be capable of capturing immense detail throughout a scene, though you’ll need to adjust your settings first.
As you’d expect, the company is relying on pixel binning to translate its massive shots into 50MP or 12MP images, which, in our testing, really helped to improve low-light photography in even the darkest of situations. Unfortunately, motion can still cause some problems with Samsung’s photo output, so you’ll need to be patient if you’re trying to capture moving objects.
There are plenty of other advancements coming from this next-gen hardware too, including 8K video recording at 30FPS — up from 24FPS on last year’s phones — and improved object-based AI detection.
As for the smaller S23 and S23+, Samsung has kept the same lens lineup as last year’s phones: a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens capable of 120-degree shots, and a 10MP telephoto lens capable of 3x optical zoom and up to 30x digital zoom. The selfie cam has been upgraded though, moving from 10MP to the same 12MP lens on the Ultra with Super HDR support for higher-quality shots.
Finally, pro photographers, take note: all three models have Expert RAW settings built right into the software once the app is downloaded, something you’ve been begging Samsung to add for years.
Software
For the most part, the S23’s software experience is as consistent as we’ve seen in previous launches. One UI 5.1 shipped on Samsung’s latest series first before rolling out to older models like last year’s Z-series and all the various S22 models. It’s based on Android 13, but as you might expect for a mid-generation bump, it only contains some slight changes, like a new battery widget for all of your connected devices, AR filters, changes to Samsung Notes for simultaneous editing, and more. Google and Samsung also designed a streamlined method for setting up your new phone using Fast Pair, and it launched first on the Galaxy S23 series.
Price and Availability in Nigeria
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- N1,030,000 for 12+512GB
- N945,000 for 12+256aGB
- Available colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green
- Galaxy S23 Plus
- N830,000 for 8+512GB
- N745,000 for 8+256GB
- Available colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, and Lavender
- Galaxy S23 base
- N655,000 for 8+256GB
- N610,000 for 8+128GB
- Available colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, and Lavender
You should note that to preorder any of these Galaxy S23 smartphones, you’ll need to make a deposit of N200,000. Pre-orders are available to Nigerians from February 2 – February 16
Samsung Galaxy S23 Series FAQs
Samsung has outlined the Galaxy S23 dimensions and weight below:
Galaxy S23 — 146.3 x 70.8 x 7.62mm, 168g.
Galaxy S23 Plus — 157.7 x 76.2 x 7.62mm, 196g.
Galaxy S23 Ultra — 163.3 x 78 x 8.9mm, 229g.
Unfortunately, none of the phones have expandable storage via a memory card slot.
Only the Galaxy S23 Ultra has an S Pen and S Pen slot. It’s also worth noting that the standard and Plus models don’t support the S Pen at all.
There is an incremental improvement to battery life. All the phones bar the Ultra model see battery capacity increases, while the processor is also more efficient this year. However, the new processor also sees a major clock speed increase, which impacts power consumption.
The Samsung Ultra S23 costs ₦1,295,900 ($2,814), the S23 Plus costs ₦1,012,900 ($2,199), and the S23 costs ₦837,900 ($1,819).
Technically it’s water-resistant rather than waterproof. It has an IP68 certification, meaning it can be submerged in depths of up to 1.5 meters deep for up to 30 minutes.