Samsung Galaxy S23 Review: 65 Ratings, Pros and Cons

4.4

35 ratings

Samsung Galaxy S23 Review: 65 Ratings, Pros and Cons

Date: 19/01/2023 (Last saved review: 12/12/2024) - Review: CommentChoisir.fr

Check all the 65 reviews find on Smartphones Samsung Galaxy S23, with the 35 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Smartphones magazines and websites give 35 ratings, we get this average rating to this Samsung product : 4.4/5.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 review : With an average rating of 4.4/5, you can buy Samsung Galaxy S23 with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !

Summary:
1/ Samsung Galaxy S23 ratings
2/ Pros and cons Samsung Galaxy S23
3/ Videos-test Samsung Galaxy S23
4/ Conclusion

Samsung Galaxy S23 ratings

35 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4.4/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr

5/5 ExpertReviews	4.9/5 Chip.de	9.5/10 GadgetByte	91/100 NotebookCheck
90/100 GSMArena	4.5/5 ImTest	9/10 Tom's Guide (FR)	9/10 Journal du Geek
4.5/5 01net	9/10 SlashGear	9/10 GBATemp	4.5/5 Allround-PC
4.5/5 Gadgets360	89/100 CNET France	8.8/10 CharlesTech	86/100 Engadget
4.3/5 Absolute Geeks	8.5/10 IndiaToday	4.25/5 Android Central	8.38/10 NerdTechy
8.3/10 Presse Citron	83/100 Digit	4/5 91mobiles.com	8/10 AndroidPit
4/5 PCMag	8/10 The Verge	4/5 PhonAndroid	4/5 Labo Fnac
4/5 T3

21 Preview or review without rating: Unite4Buy, TechRadar, What Hi-Fi?, Connect.de, Tweakers, Digital Camera World, GameStar, Focus-Numerique, ComputerBase, Wired, HT Tech, SamMobile, Android Police, Android Authority, MiMundoGadget, AndroidWorld, Future Zone, TopForPhone, HardwareZone, DigitalTrends, ObjetConnecte.net

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Pros and cons for Samsung Galaxy S23 List of reviews and ratings

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ExpertReviews

Huge generational speed increase
Smaller size is a big bonus
Beautiful AMOLED screen

Weakest battery life of the three
Slight price increase
Mundane design

reviewed at 23/03/2023 - [read the full review on ExpertReviews]

9.5

GadgetByte

Well positioned versus the Galaxy S23 Ultra
Excellent build quality
Great AMOLED display overall
Decent battery backup
Cameras are plenty reliable (although not ?Ultra? level)
Top-notch performance all around

Lowlight photography needs further optimization
Still not on par with the latest iPhones in terms of videos
Doesn?t use an LTPO display
The speakers could?ve been tuned better
No option for 12GB RAM

reviewed at 08/03/2023 - [read the full review on GadgetByte]

4.9

Chip.de

Optimal performance with a special processor
Large OLED display
Beautiful photos

Long loading time is out of date
Too expensive

[4.9/5] reviewed at 10/02/2023 - Samsung auf der Überholspur: Galaxy S23 im Test [read the full review on Chip.de]
[4.6/5] reviewed at 14/02/2023 - Stark wie Samsung Galaxy S23, halb so teuer: Redmagic 8 Pro: Redmagic 8 Pro im Test [read the full review on Chip.de]

4.5

ImTest

Very high computing power
Very bright, crisp resolution AMOLED display with good color reproduction
Modern equipment
Good main camera and selfie
Waterproof and well protected against dust.

Memory in the smallest version (128 GB) a little tight
Relatively high price.

[4.5/5] reviewed at 01/02/2023 - Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ und S23 Ultra im Test: Neue Überflieger? [read the full review on ImTest]
[4.7/5] reviewed at 08/03/2023 - Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ und S23 Ultra im Test: Die neue S-Klasse [read the full review on ImTest]
[4.6/5] reviewed at 12/12/2024 - Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ und S23 Ultra im Test: Diese Smartphones überzeugen [read the full review on ImTest]

100

NotebookCheck

bright 120 Hz AMOLED
lots of power
Certification IP68
Long update provisioning
good triple and front camera

no UWB
no Wi-Fi 7
Lame loading

[91/100] reviewed at 09/03/2023 - Test Samsung Galaxy S23 - Das kleine S23-Smartphone macht den größten Sprung [read the full review on NotebookCheck]
reviewed at 15/03/2023 - Anker Ace 3 Netzteile im Praxistest - Nicht nur für Samsungs Galaxy S23 eine günstige Alternative [read the full review on NotebookCheck]

100

GSMArena

Simple, yet modern sturdy and comfortable design with IP68 rating and Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Gorgeous AMOLED display with excellent brightness and colors and fast and adaptive refresh rate.
Great battery life.
Superb stereo speakers.
Chart-topping performance thanks to an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
Excellent photo and video quality across the board.
Excellent productivity thanks to One UI 5.1, full DeX support and plenty of connectivity options.

No expandable storage.
No 10-bit color support and no Dolby Vision.
Chipset throttles fast and hard under extended load.
45W charging is not much faster than 25W.

[90/100] reviewed at 09/02/2023 - Test Samsung Galaxy S23+ [read the full review on GSMArena]
reviewed at 06/01/2024 - Test Samsung Galaxy S23 long-term [read the full review on GSMArena]

Tom's Guide (FR)

High performance
Very high maximum brightness
Photo quality
3x optical zoom
Adaptive 120 Hz display frequency
Compact and lightweight form factor
Total sealing
Wireless charging possible

Limited display definition
Slow wired charging
No charger provided

reviewed at 16/02/2023 - [read the full review on Tom's Guide (FR)]

Journal du Geek

Design and finishes
The pleasant grip: compact for the S23, comfort for the S23
+
The AMOLED screen is excellent
Excellent performance
Progress in autonomy
Versatility in photo
The smooth and pleasant interface

The sometimes capricious photo pane
The One UI overlay takes up a lot of space
Slow charging without a compatible charger

reviewed at 20/02/2023 - [read the full review on Journal du Geek]

4.5

01net

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 25/02/2023 - [read the full review on 01net]

SlashGear

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 03/03/2023 - [read the full review on SlashGear]

GBATemp

Durable yet lightweight build
Texturized grip for comfort and security
Perfectly blends into the phone rather than distracting from it

Packaging can be misleading as far as which case you're getting Magnetic features feel like a gimmick if you don't have Pitaka's other products

reviewed at 13/03/2023 - [read the full review on GBATemp]

4.5

Allround-PC

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 28/03/2023 - [read the full review on Allround-PC]

4.5

Gadgets360

A compact design hard to beat
Long-term commitment to software updates
Good performance, efficient heat management
All-day battery life
IP68 rating

Only minor design changes
Relatively slow charging

reviewed at 01/02/2023 - Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ First Impressions: More of the Same [read the full review on Gadgets360]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 28/03/2023 - Test Samsung Galaxy S23: The Compact Flagship to Beat [read the full review on Gadgets360]

8.8

CharlesTech

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 28/02/2023 - [read the full review on CharlesTech]

100

Engadget

Great battery life
Vibrant display
Zippy performance

Rear cameras struggle in low light compared to other flagships

reviewed at 28/02/2023 - [read the full review on Engadget]

100

CNET France

Attractive design
4 years of Android updates
Better battery life and good performance

The cameras are practically the same as last year
The price and no improvement in fast charging

[89/100] reviewed at 23/02/2023 - Test des Samsung Galaxy S23 et S23 Plus : une formule équilibrée avec une meilleure autonomie [read the full review on CNET France]
[86/100] reviewed at 07/03/2023 - Test du Vivo X90 Pro : tremble Samsung Galaxy S23 ! [read the full review on CNET France]

4.3

Absolute Geeks

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[4.3/5] reviewed at 04/04/2023 - Samsung Galaxy S23: 1 month later ? Should you still buy it? [read the full review on Absolute Geeks]
[4.3/5] reviewed at 04/04/2023 - Samsung Galaxy S23, 1 month later ? Should you buy it? [read the full review on Absolute Geeks]

8.5

IndiaToday

Battery
Display
Performance

No dedicated macro mode
25W charging support
Price

reviewed at 14/02/2023 - [read the full review on IndiaToday]

4.25

Android Central

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performs like a beast
Battery life is great
Bright, gorgeous AMOLED display
Great software additions with One UI 5.1
Long software support

Boring design and colors
Wired charging remains at 25W
Cameras tend to punch up colors
A bit pricey
Not much has changed from the S22

reviewed at 28/02/2023 - [read the full review on Android Central]

8.38

NerdTechy

Ultra-slim design.
Tough aramid fiber construction.
Available for all versions of the Samsung S23.
Compatible with MagEZ and MagSafe accessories.
Multiple color schemes available.

Pricey for a phone case. Carbon fiber appearance may not be for everyone.

reviewed at 12/02/2023 - [read the full review on NerdTechy]

8.3

Presse Citron

Design and finishes
Successful screen
Excellent performance and battery life
Good camera

Slow charging (25W)

reviewed at 08/03/2023 - [read the full review on Presse Citron]

100

Digit

Classy looks, compact size
Vibrant and bright display
Speedy performance
Great cameras across the board
Excellent battery life

Slower ROM and RAM in 128 GB model
No Dolby Vision or 10-bit colour
Only 25 W charging

reviewed at 14/02/2023 - [read the full review on Digit]

91mobiles.com

Clean and compact design
Stellar performance
Excellent cameras
Improved battery life

Persistent shutter lag
Slow 25W charging speed

reviewed at 14/02/2023 - [read the full review on 91mobiles.com]

AndroidPit

Very neat design
Solid performance
Excellent photo module
Very good autonomy

Lots of pre-installed apps
Fast charging still lagging behind

[8/10] reviewed at 16/02/2023 - Test du Galaxy S23+: Le plus cohérent des flagship Samsung [read the full review on AndroidPit]
[8/10] reviewed at 17/02/2023 - Test du Galaxy S23: Le flagship le plus accessible de Samsung se suffit à lui-même [read the full review on AndroidPit]

PCMag

Excellent performance
Big, vibrant display
Fantastic cameras
Impressive battery life
Industry-leading software upgrade policy

Lower resolution than the Galaxy S23 Ultra
No S Pen
Expensive

reviewed at 22/02/2023 - [read the full review on PCMag]

The Verge

Much improved battery life
One of very few sensibly sized high-end Android phones
Top-notch performance for even demanding tasks

3x telephoto lens is a little short
Samsung software gonna Samsung

reviewed at 23/02/2023 - [read the full review on The Verge]

PhonAndroid

Beautiful construction, beautiful materials, good design
The brightness of the screen
The full interface (maybe even too much)
The performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Improved autonomy compared to the S22
The new high-quality selfie sensor
The audio experience with headphones
It feels like home!

The price increase that is not really justified
The accuracy of the colorimetry in slight decline
The heating of the platform when it is solicited
The twenty applications installed by default, including some duplicates
Charging is really too slow for such a small battery...
... Especially since there is no suitable charger in the box
The lack of control of light in photography

reviewed at 27/02/2023 - [read the full review on PhonAndroid]

Labo Fnac

Very nice compact format
Manufacturing quality
Qualcomm platform in great shape
Complete and overall effective photo part
A beautiful screen

No charger provided
Quite slow charging speed
Simply average autonomy

reviewed at 06/03/2023 - [read the full review on Labo Fnac]

It's a great small Android phone
Battery capacity increase
Updated design language

No high resolution camera upgrade like the Ultra
Not hugely different to Galaxy S22
Price increase

reviewed at 02/02/2023 - Samsung Galaxy S23 review (early verdict): are small changes a big deal? [read the full review on T3]
[4/5] reviewed at 28/03/2023 - Samsung Galaxy S23 review: if small is your cool [read the full review on T3]

not scored

Unite4Buy

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 19/01/2023 - [read the full review on Unite4Buy]

not scored

TechRadar

A new look
The bespoke Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Small and ready to go

Not different enough
Should have a 108MP sensor

reviewed at 01/02/2023 - [read the full review on TechRadar]

not scored

What Hi-Fi?

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on What Hi-Fi?]

not scored

Connect.de

Modern and simple design
Curved ergonomic frame (S23 and S23
+)
Ultra-compact design (S23)
Excellent workmanship and IP68
Camera system with 3 focal lengths and versatile software
System with many extras and maximum compatibility with Samsung devices
Full connectivity with WiFi 6E and UWB (S23
+ and S23 Ultra)
Android system updates over 4 years

High prices
Large and heavy (S23 Ultra)
No scope of delivery

reviewed at 01/02/2023 - Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ und S23 Ultra im ersten Test [read the full review on Connect.de]
reviewed at 08/03/2023 - Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ und S23 Ultra im Test [read the full review on Connect.de]

not scored

Tweakers

Good battery life for small device
Good full camera system
Five years of software updates
Even brighter screen with a good picture
Faster and more efficient Soc

Battery life (logically) shorter than with S23+
Charging is slow
Higher price compared to previous model

reviewed at 01/02/2023 - Sneller, strakker en stevig geprijsd - Samsung Galaxy S23 en S23+ [read the full review on Tweakers]
reviewed at 01/02/2023 - Samsung Galaxy S23 en S23+ - Sneller, strakker en stevig geprijsd [read the full review on Tweakers]

not scored

Digital Camera World

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 02/02/2023 - [read the full review on Digital Camera World]

not scored

GameStar

The camera of the S23 Ultra is even better than last year
New Snapdragon processor delivers optimal performance
best selfie camera for S23 and S23 Plus
Optimizations of battery size, brightness and screen hardness
Slightly more adherent shape
No real weak points

No revolution
especially with the S23 and S23 More little happens
Prices go up from 100 to 150 euros

reviewed at 02/02/2023 - News: Galaxy S23 - Samsungs neues Flaggschiff-Handy sorgt in ersten Tests für Begeisterung [read the full review on GameStar]
reviewed at 04/04/2023 - Test: Empfehlenswertes Highend - Samsung Galaxy S23 und S23+ zeigen im Test was in ihnen steckt [read the full review on GameStar]

not scored

Focus-Numerique

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 15/02/2023 - Test Samsung Galaxy S23 : un smartphone haut de gamme digne de son rang [read the full review on Focus-Numerique]
reviewed at 18/02/2023 - Actualité : Le test du smartphone Samsung Galaxy S23 a rejoint notre comparatif [read the full review on Focus-Numerique]
reviewed at 25/02/2023 - Actualité : Le test du smartphone Samsung Galaxy S23+ a rejoint notre comparatif [read the full review on Focus-Numerique]

not scored

ComputerBase

one of the best OLED displays
Five years of Android updates
Very long battery life
Very flexible quad camera
Significantly improved video mode
Very high productive performance
The fastest GPU for smartphones
Choice of high quality materials
Very good execution
Full S Pen
5G, Wi-Fi 6E, UWB
Good stereo speakers
IP68 protection against dust and water

ergonomics sometimes problematic
Rather conservative 45W load

reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on ComputerBase]

not scored

Wired

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 17/02/2023 - [read the full review on Wired]

not scored

HT Tech

Looks beautiful
Flawless performance
Superb build quality
Good cameras

Battery life could be better
Slow charging

reviewed at 18/02/2023 - [read the full review on HT Tech]

not scored

SamMobile

A premium, good-looking design
Great all-round display that gets brighter than the S22's
Excellent camera setup not usually seen at these smartphone sizes
Fluid performance, thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip
Surprisingly good battery life, especially on Wi-Fi
Runs cooler than you would expect
Android 13/One UI 5.1 out of the box, will get Android 17 one day

Headphone jack and microSD slot will be missed by diehard fans
No charger or earphones in the box
Camera stutter lag still a problem when taking pictures of things/people in motion
128GB model uses UFS 3.1 chip, not UFS 4.0 (though most won't notice the difference)

reviewed at 21/02/2023 - [read the full review on SamMobile]

not scored

Android Police

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 23/02/2023 - [read the full review on Android Police]

not scored

Android Authority

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 03/03/2023 - [read the full review on Android Authority]

not scored

MiMundoGadget

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 03/03/2023 - [read the full review on MiMundoGadget]

not scored

AndroidWorld

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 10/03/2023 - [read the full review on AndroidWorld]

not scored

Future Zone

Beautiful design
High-quality camera
Impeccable display

Portrait mode at night with some weaknesses
No charging power too high
No power supply included

reviewed at 26/03/2023 - [read the full review on Future Zone]

not scored

TopForPhone

All (from screen
performance
connectivity
etc.)

...except the absence of micro SD
mini-jack and "big" wired charging.

reviewed at 02/05/2023 - [read the full review on TopForPhone]

not scored

HardwareZone

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 16/06/2023 - [read the full review on HardwareZone]

not scored

DigitalTrends

Sleek and compact design
Comfortable for one-handed use
Very fast performance
Reliable cameras take great photos
Long-lasting battery life
Five years of guaranteed updates

Base storage is still 128GB
Fast charging up to only 25W
Limited zoom quality past 10x

reviewed at 17/12/2023 - [read the full review on DigitalTrends]

not scored

ObjetConnecte.net

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 17/03/2024 - [read the full review on ObjetConnecte.net]