Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. S22: Spec-by-Spec Comparison of the Flagship Phones
--
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. S22: Spec-by-Spec Comparison of the Flagship Phones
This story is part of Samsung Event, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Samsung’s most popular products.
The $800 (£849, AU$1,349) Samsung Galaxy S23 made its debut Wednesday as part of the company’s Unpacked event, but Samsung is also keeping last year’s Galaxy S22 around with a $100 price drop. That 2022 phone now costs $700, and it still has excellent specs like a 50-megapixel main camera. It’s been updated to Android 13 and last year’s speedy Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. Moreover, the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S22 have nearly identical designs, including a 6.1-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
However, there are a number of improvements with the Galaxy S23 that are definitely worth considering when weighing if you should spend an extra $100 for the newer phone. While we haven’t yet had the chance to review the Galaxy S23, the phone is shipping with a slightly bigger battery than the Galaxy S22. This could be quite meaningful, as CNET’s Lisa Eadicicco found battery life to be a weak point in her Galaxy S22 review. The phone also includes a “Galaxy-optimized” version of the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. Though we don’t know how big of a difference that optimization will make, it seems to be at least faster than last year’s chip.
If you want a quick look at the differences between the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S22, we put the specs for each into the below chart. Other notable differences include the front-facing camera — 12-megapixel on the S23 vs. 10-megapixel on the S22 — and video capture settings.
Now playing:
Watch this:
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 Lineup Is Here With Big Camera Upgrades
6:08
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Samsung Galaxy S22
Galaxy S23
Galaxy S22
Display size, resolution
6.1-inch AMOLED; 2,340x1,080 pixels; 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate; 1,750 nits
6.1-inch AMOLED; FHD+ (1080x2340); 120 Hz
Pixel density
425 ppi
425 ppi
Dimensions (inches)
5.76 x 2.79 x 0.3 in
5.7 x 2.77 x 0.29 in.
Dimensions (millimeters)
146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
146 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight (ounces, grams)
168 g (5.93 oz)
167g (168g for mmWave model)
Mobile software
Android 13
Android 13
Rear Cameras
50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (telephoto)
50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide), 10-megapixel (telephoto)
Front-facing camera
12-megapixel
10-megapixel
Video capture
8K at 30fps
8K at 24 fps
Processor
Galaxy-optimized Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Storage
128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB
RAM
8GB
8GB
Expandable storage
No
No
Battery
3,900 mAh (25W wired charging)
3,700 mAh (25W wired charging)
Fingerprint sensor
In-display
In-display
Connector
USB-C
USB-C
Headphone jack
None
None
Special features
5G (mmw/Sub6), IP68 rating, faster wired charging, wireless PowerShare to charge other devices
5G (mmw/Sub6), 120Hz display, IP68 rating, 25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging
Price off-contract (USD)
$800 (8GB/128GB)
$700 (8GB/128GB)
Price (GBP)
£849 (8GB/128GB)
£769 (8GB/128GB)
Price (AUD)
AU$1,349 (8GB/128GB)
AU$1,149 (8GB/128GB)
