Galaxy S23 Teardown
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Background
Released in February 2023, the Samsung Galaxy S23 builds off its long flagship line with a faster processor, a larger battery, and improved low-light selfie photography. Compared to the S22's first generation Snapdragon 8 processor and 3,700 mAh battery, the S23 features the second generation of the same processor with a 3,900 mAh battery. The improved low-light selfies come from the slightly better 12MP front camera along with better post processing.
Identification
The S23 has similar rounded corners as the S22, but it doesn't have a raised camera cutout. Instead, the camera bumps are built into the back cover as a single component:
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If you can boot up and use your phone, you can also go to Settings--About to see which model you have.
The S23 is available in four standard colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender. It also comes in two online exclusive colors: Graphite and Lime.
Technical specifications
- CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Europe)
- Memory: 8GB LPDDR5 RAM
- Storage: 128/256GB internal memory
Display:
- 6.1-inch 2X Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED
- Refresh rate 48-120Hz, HDR10+
- 2340 x 1080 pixels (425 ppi)
Rear cameras:
- 12 MP ƒ/2.2 ultra-wide 13mm 120°
- 50 MP ƒ/1.8 wide with OIS 23mm 85° Dual Pixel
- 10 MP ƒ/2.4 telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and 69mm 36° OIS
Front camera:
- 12 MP ƒ/2.2 25mm 80° HDR10+
Ports and connectivity
- 5G
- Dual Sim (2x nano + eSIM)
- WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Bluetooth 5.3
- NFC
- USB Type-C
- GPS
- Glonass
- Beidou
- Galileo
Battery:
- Built-in 3,900mAh Li-ion battery
- Charging:
- Fast wired charging at 25W
- 10W reverse wireless charging
Dimensions:
- Dimensions: 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6mm
- Weight: 167g
Audio:
- Two Dolby Atmos stereo speakers
Sensors:
- Fingerprint reader under the display
- Face recognition
- Accelerometer
- Barometer
- Gyroscope
- Light and proximity sensor