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Your Galaxy S23 has a smaller battery than the Galaxy S21
Did you buy a Galaxy S23 or Galaxy S23+ already? Good choice! These are certainly among the best Samsung phones on the market. Samsung has equipped these devices with the latest technology. Both models also have larger batteries than their predecessors. However, you'd be surprised to know that they have smaller batteries than their counterparts […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 2 years ago
Galaxy S22 price cut makes it the S22 FE we never got
Samsung didn't reveal a new Fan Edition smartphone alongside the Galaxy S23 lineup at Galaxy Unpacked, but it did have a surprise announcement concerning the base Galaxy S22 model from last year. The 2022 flagship received a flat $100 discount, and in a roundabout way, this makes it the S22 FE we never received. Samsung […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 series have microSD storage?
Samsung's new Galaxy S23 series brings a refreshed design and several hardware and software upgrades. But the trio doesn't revive any features that Samsung already pushed away. We previously clarified that the Galaxy S23 series doesn't have a 3.5mm headphone jack. And for prospective buyers who are still wondering, no: the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
What Samsung Galaxy devices get four Android OS upgrades
It was back in April 2020 that Samsung confirmed it would support certain flagship and mid-range devices for three major OS upgrades. This meant that these devices would receive three Android upgrades after launch, complete with all the features and bells and whistles that accompany a new Android release. This was a significant decision on […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 2 years ago
Samsung is working on AR/VR headset based on Android, featuring Qualcomm chip
During the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event, where Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy Book 3 lineup, the company also revealed that it is working on an XR (Extended Reality) device in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. While the company hasn't revealed its name, it teased that the device is coming soon. Samsung's upcoming […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 charging speeds: Which models support 45W charging?
Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy S23 series, and as usual, the company upgraded some hardware specifications from last year's models while leaving others untouched. Wired charging capabilities fall into the latter category, so here's what you should expect from the Galaxy S23 lineup. Same as last year, the base flagship model, i.e., the Galaxy […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 series gets equal display brightness with fantastic colors
Samsung revealed a bright new Galaxy S flagship series at Unpacked. Quite literally, the Galaxy S23 trio has Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays that should offer great outdoor visibility, and this year, the base model received a much-needed upgrade. Although Samsung hasn't increased the luminosity of the Plus and Ultra variants, the company has created an […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 should be the most durable non-rugged phone to date
The Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra are bound to become the most durable non-rugged smartphones ever created by Samsung. They use the same armor aluminum material for the frame as last year's models, boast the same IP rating for dust and water resistance, but feature a new generation of Gorilla Glass protection. Some skeptics […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Here’s what the Galaxy Book 3 laptops cost and when you can get one
Samsung did the unusual at Galaxy Unpacked and announced three new smartphones alongside a new series of laptops. The company usually reserves Galaxy Unpacked events for smartphones, smartwatches, and accessories, but Samsung is making a push for its laptops to become one of its primary revenue sources. To achieve this, Samsung added a few unique […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Has Samsung improved the S Pen for the Galaxy S23 Ultra?
After the Galaxy Note's retirement, Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra was the first S-series smartphone to embrace the iconic S Pen accessory. The new Galaxy S23 Ultra, unveiled at Unpacked 2023, follows in the footsteps of its predecessor and comes with an S Pen embedded in a dedicated holster. But has the technology improved? To give […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 gets a few standard and exclusive colors, no Bespoke
The Galaxy S23 series is finally here. As in, it's official, and prospective buyers can pre-order the new phones online. Samsung confirmed the Galaxy S23 color range at Unpacked in San Francisco. And this year, we're getting four standard colors available worldwide, plus a few market-dependent, online-exclusive color options. The Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and […]
- By Danny Dorresteijn
- 2 years ago
You should buy the 256GB Galaxy S23 if you care about storage speed
The Galaxy S23 was announced today during the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event. The phone is already available for pre-order. You can buy the device in four colors—Botanic Green, Cotton Flower, Misty Lilac, and Phantom Black—and in two storage variants: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. So, which storage version should […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 years ago
How many updates will the Samsung Galaxy S23 series get?
Samsung's new Galaxy S23 series will ship with Android 13 and a new version of One UI. It may receive Android 14 before the end of the year once Google makes it available, but how many firmware updates will the Galaxy S23 get over its lifetime? If you care about smartphone firmware updates and solid […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs Galaxy S22+: How are they different?
The Galaxy S23 series has been announced. Samsung's new smartphones bring improved general performance, a new design language (for Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+), longer battery life, and improved connectivity. But are these improvements worth it if you're upgrading from last year's Galaxy S22+? Let us find out in which ways the Galaxy S23+ is […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Ultra: A tame, incremental upgrade
Yearly upgrades are the norm in the smartphone market, and Samsung has just unveiled the Galaxy S23 trio at Unpacked. But if you were to gloss over the exterior design of the new Galaxy S23 Ultra next to the 2022 Ultra model, you'd think that Samsung has repackaged the same smartphone and slapped a new […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 Ultra vs S21 Ultra: A generational leap in specs and design
After many leaks and rumors, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is finally official and presenting itself as a potentially worthwhile upgrade for existing Galaxy S21 Ultra users. At first glance, many things appear to have changed over the past couple of years. The new Ultra model boasts a refreshed design language with flatter surfaces and no […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Galaxy Book 3 Pro, Book 3 Pro 360 hands-on: Samsung goes full Pro
Samsung just announced the Galaxy Book 3 lineup, which consists of five models. All new Galaxy Book laptops come with faster processing, better screens, and improved battery life. They also feature some advanced software features through the Galaxy ecosystem. We had a chance to go hands-on with the Galaxy Book 3 Pro and the Galaxy […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 years ago
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Galaxy S22: Not a significant upgrade
The Galaxy S23 series is finally here. Samsung's latest flagship smartphones were announced during the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event, and we now know the new phones' design, specifications, pricing, and pre-order benefits. Going by what we know so far, it looks like the Galaxy S23 is an iterative upgrade over the Galaxy S22. Why do […]
- By Asif Iqbal Shaik
- 2 years ago
Galaxy S23 Ultra hands-on: The cameras are out of this galaxy!
It's been a while since Samsung shelved the Galaxy Note smartphone series, and a new spiritual successor with a built-in S Pen just got announced at Unpacked. It's the Galaxy S23 Ultra: Big, beautiful, and massively upgraded in some areas. The Galaxy S23 Ultra brings one of the most significant camera upgrades yet for these […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
Hands-on with the Galaxy S23 and S23+: Is this high-tech jewelry?
After all the unofficial reveals in recent weeks, we finally got our hands on the new Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ at Unpacked 2023. They're the real deal, and for a first impression — which you can watch in our hands-on video below — these two new flagship phones from Samsung might be the new […]
- By Mihai Matei
- 2 years ago
