Samsung has just released the new Galaxy S23 lineup. Having trouble deciding between the regular S23 or the S23 Plus? Here’s what you need to know.
Samsung has finally launched its next flagship smartphone lineup in the form of the Galaxy S23 series. Like previous years, Samsung is releasing three devices at once: S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra. If you’re shopping for a new Galaxy smartphone, it may be a tough choice as to which one to buy.
While the Galaxy S23 Ultra is in a league all its own, it is a little harder to tell the difference between the base S23 and the S23 Plus. We’re going to break down these two devices for you here, so you can clearly see which one of these two will better fit your needs.
Both the Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus are pretty much identical in terms of design and looks, and the entire lineup is already very similar to the Galaxy S22 series. The biggest difference between the S23 and S23 Plus compared to their predecessors is the camera layout. The curvature around the edges and frame is pretty much the same, and they both have flat displays.
But when it comes to the camera, the S23 and S23 Plus got rid of the camera island design from the previous generation. Instead, the camera lenses are both freely floating on the rear, much like on most other smartphones available today.
Colors for the S23 and S23 Plus are also the same. You get four beautiful, muted hues to choose from: Phantom Black, cream, green, or lavender. Unfortunately, if you’re hoping for a pink shade to return, you’re out of luck this year.
If you prefer smaller phones, the Galaxy S23’s smaller overall size will be more comfortable. But if you’re a large phone lover, the larger S23 Plus will be your cup of tea. Ultimately, this one is a draw.
Winner: Draw
The most obvious difference between the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus is the display. Both of them have the Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O FHD+ panel with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1,750 nits peak outdoor brightness, and 19:5:9 aspect ratio — but it all comes down to the size.
The S23 is only a 6.1-inch display, compared to the 6.6-inch screen of the S23 Plus. This also means that the base model S23 has 425 pixels per inch (ppi) versus the 393 ppi on the S23 Plus.
While the displays on both of these are very similar with only minor differences in resolution, it comes down to your preferences. Do you want a smaller, more compact size that is manageable with one hand, or do you want more information on the screen at once? You do lose some pixel density with the S23 Plus due to the size, but the difference is negligible.
