Samsung Galaxy S26+ / Samsung Galaxy S23

Samsung says the chip varies by device and market; the SM-S947U sold in the US uses Snapdragon.

Samsung introduced this version as a Snapdragon optimised for Galaxy and exclusive to the S23 series at launch.

The refresh rate drops to 1 Hz depending on content; Vision Booster adjusts tones in bright light to keep the screen readable.

The refresh rate varies between 48 and 120 Hz depending on content. Vision Booster adjusts the picture to stay readable in bright light. The size is measured as a full rectangle; the visible area is smaller.

Options may vary by country, carrier and market.

Usable space is lower because of preloaded software.

2x is achieved by cropping the centre of the main sensor; digital zoom goes up to 30x.

The telephoto gives 3x optical zoom; zoom beyond that is digital.

The typical value is the average from third-party lab tests; the rated value is the minimum capacity across battery samples.

Wireless PowerShare charges accessories such as a watch or earbuds from the back of the phone.

Wi-Fi 7 speed and latency gains require a compatible router.

Samsung notes that water and dust resistance may decrease over time.

According to Samsung, the S23 series is the first S series to use Victus 2 glass.

The adapter is sold separately. Wired charging is compatible with QC2.0 and AFC. PowerShare needs the battery above 30% to charge another device.

Samsung promised four Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates for the S23 series; timing varies by model and market.

Wi‑Fi 6E needs a router with 6 GHz support; availability varies by market and provider.

Samsung does not advise beach or pool use.