There have been numerous rumors leading up to the Samsung Galaxy 23 announcement. Among other things, Samsung should no longer rely on its own Exynos processors for the Galaxy S23, but instead use the new Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm. In addition, the camera sensor will receive a massive update from 108 megapixels to 200 megapixels. You can read in this article what is fact and what is rumor about it.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 release date
The successor to the Samsung Galaxy S22 will be unveiled on February 1st. The event will take place in San Francisco, but will also be broadcast live. The live stream starts at 7 p.m. in Europey and can be viewed on the official Samsung Youtube channel or the Samsung website be tracked. We will also be there for you on February 1st with a live ticker on GameStar Tech and will inform you about all the exciting innovations.
As in previous years, the S23 will likely be available a few weeks later. With the predecessor, the Galaxy S22, there were just ten days between the presentation (February 8) and the market launch (February 18). If Samsung wants to release the Galaxy S23 on a Friday like its predecessor, February 10th and 17th are realistic possible days for the release.
Versions of the Samsung Galaxy S23
So far, Samsung has not commented on possible versions of the Samsung Galaxy S23. Like its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S23 will probably be available in three versions: the basic model, the plus model and the ultra model.
Samsung seems to have stopped releasing cheaper versions of the Samsung Galaxy S23, so-called SE versions, since the S22. That’s why it probably stays with the three versions mentioned.
Price of the Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung has not yet officially commented on the prices either. The S23 series could become more expensive than the S22 series due to the global chip shortage. Other manufacturers such as Apple have increased the price of their smartphones by between 100 dollars and 250 dollars, depending on the model. In the case of Samsung’s folding cell phones, the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 4, the price of the cheapest version remained constant at 1,800 dollars.
The basic variant of the S22 was launched in Europey for 849 dollars. The plus model cost 1,049 dollars in the basic configuration. For the Ultra model, Samsung asked 1,249 dollars in the cheapest version.
The following table lists the prices of the S22 models. The corresponding S23 models will probably cost more.
| memory / storage | Galaxy S22 | Galaxy S22+ | Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 GB / 128 GB | 849 Euro | 1.049 Euro | 1.249 Euro |
| 8 GB / 256 GB | 899 Euro | 1.099 Euro | – |
| 12 GB / 256 GB | – | – | 1.349 Euro |
| 12 GB / 512 GB | – | – | 1.449 Euro |
| 12GB / 1TB | – | – | 1.649 Euro |
Technical innovations of the Samsung Galaxy S23
In the Galaxy S22, Samsung mostly installed self-developed Exynos chips and only delivered smartphones with Qualcomm processors in certain regions. There are conflicting rumors about the built-in chip of the Galaxy S23. According to that Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo Qualcomm becomes Samsung’s sole processor supplier for the S23. According to this rumor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is probably installed in the S23.
Another rumor says Samsung will launch a new chip on February 1st. According to a tweet from industry insider Ice Universe, it could be the new S23 chip.
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However, the Galaxy community seems to be hoping that Samsung will only install Qualcomm chips in the S23. So far, Qualcomm chips have outperformed Samsung’s Exynos chips in terms of efficiency and performance. Rumor has it that if Samsung installs Qualcomm chips, customers can expect a 36 percent increase in performance between the S22 Ultra and S23 Ultra.
With regard to the other equipment, only the data of the Ultra model has been leaked so far. The following information comes from the Chinese approval authority TENAA, which is considered a relatively reliable source.
- Screen: 6.8-inch display with QHD Plus resolution (3,088×1,440 pixels)
- Connectivity: 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth
- Processor: 8-core processor with 3 clusters (it’s probably the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2)
- Memory: 8 or 12 GB RAM
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
- Battery: 4,855 mAh
- Weight: 233 grams
- Dimensions: 163.4 × 74.1 × 8.9 millimeters
Display
According to a rumor, Samsung is using an OLED display with a luminosity of up to 2,000 nits for the Samsung Galaxy S23. The display of the predecessor only had a luminosity of 1,750 nits.
But the S23 does not only stand out from its predecessor with a higher brightness. The screen area on the front should offer more operating area thanks to a narrower frame at the bottom edge.
colors and designs
So far, test dummies of the Samsung Galaxy S23 have been circulating, which can be used to guess the approximate shape of the smartphone. Meanwhile, however, pictures of the S23 from Winfuture been leaked, which give an overview of the design and color options of the smartphone.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 will come in four colors, shown from left to right, Mystic Lilac, Botanic Green, Cotton Flower and Phantom Black.
In terms of design, the S23 seems to have been strongly based on its predecessor. The front camera is still in a small hole below the screen, which is located at the top edge. The “camera island” of the predecessor has disappeared. Instead, the lenses protrude from the back of the smartphone housing.
The buttons for volume control and for switching the smartphone on and off appear to be arranged in a similar way to the predecessor. The buttons on the Galaxy S23 seem to be a little further up. Based on the photos, the Galaxy S23 will have an aluminum frame. However, this new design also means that the S22’s smartphone cases will likely not be compatible with the S23.
Camera
Despite the changes to the exterior design, the built-in cameras remain the same on the base and Plus models. According to rumors, Samsung only installs a 200 megapixel camera sensor in the Ultra model. The front camera is rumored to be the same on all versions of the S23, using a 12-megapixel camera sensor for photos. For the basic and plus version, that would mean an update. The S22 Ultra had a 40MP front camera, which is why the Ultra version of the S23 would get a downgrade.
In addition to better photos thanks to the new camera sensor, the camera software should also improve. A revised AI support is rumored to enable better night photos than the predecessor S22. On the Chinese platform Weibo a photo comparison between the 108-megapixel camera sensor of the S22 Ultra and the 200-megapixel camera sensor of the S23 Ultra has already been leaked.
battery pack
The battery is rumored to be 3,900 for the base model and 4,700 for the Plus model. Compared to the previous models of the S22, the battery capacity would increase by 200 mAh for the base and plus models. The Ultra model will appear with a 4,855 mAh battery. A reduction in the battery would only make sense if the processor of the S23 had higher energy efficiency than that of its predecessor.
The reduction in battery capacity speaks in favor of using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in the Galaxy S23. Under ideal conditions, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 consumes 2.5 watts less than its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8+. The total consumption of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is a maximum of 7.6 watts. At the same time the Performance 14 to 32 percent better. In addition, the supports Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Raytracing.
Bottom line, the Snapdragon 8 gen 2 combined with a 4,855 mAh battery in the Galaxy S23 Ultra could allow for equal or longer battery life than the S22 Ultra.
However, rumors have it that it could take significantly longer to charge the S23. According to information from Chinese authorities, the Galaxy S23 Ultra can only be charged with 25 watts. The predecessor supports 45 watts.
Accessories for the Samsung Galaxy S23
There are also rumors about the accessories for the S23. According to industry insiders Roland Quandt there will be cases made of leather and silicone for the S23. Leather cases will be available in beige, black and white colors. The silicone case is available with and without a carrying strap.
Different colors are available for the two variants. The case with carrying strap is available in black and white. Silicone cases without a strap are available in khaki, navy, orange, cotton and purple.
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What do you think of the rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S23? Are you looking forward to the presentation of the S23 on February 1st?
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