Know the differences between the Galaxy S23 and S22

The launch this Wednesday (01) of the new Korean devices Samsung raise some doubts. the new line Galaxy S23 went public with the versions S23, S23 + e S23Ultra. They come with several changes in relation to the models of the line Galaxy S22, with emphasis on increased camera resolution and new exclusive processors, in addition to an advantageous battery.

But the differences are not so far apart, it seems. In addition to the novelty of the processor and cameras, aesthetic details and design seem to have changed little with respect to the devices that were launched a year ago. Even so, let's check here how the new models released by the S23 No. Galaxy Unpacked are compared to its predecessor.

Camera

The new ones Galaxy S23 and S23 + they don't bring any improvement to your main set of cameras. Just like in Galaxy S22 and S22 +, we have a set of three lenses, a 50 MP main, a 12 MP ultra-wide and a 10 MP telephoto lens.

However, the company brings news in software: there are improvements in the nightography — for low-light situations — and new capture modes like Astrophoto (which creates long exposure images from photographs of the night sky) and 8K video recording at 30 fps.

The front camera of the entire line now has a resolution of 12 MP (compared to the 10 MP of the S22 line), with Super HDR support for selfies with better color and contrast quality.

Processor and memory

The cell phone processor launched in February this year is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 for Galaxy, which has an advantage over the cell phone of 2022, the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. What is expected is that this change will bring a more powerful processing capacity, with well-updated performance. In addition, the brand shows that it is increasingly failing to rely on processors that heat up the device with use.

This means it brings a performance jump of 30% in processing, 41% in AI performance and 41% in graphics performance, which now also brings the feature of ray tracing for more realistic game rendering.

The new devices retain last year's 8 GB of RAM memory, in addition to 128 GB and 256 GB storage. However, the S23+ now also has an option with 512 GB of storage.

Battery

The new models received improvements in terms of battery life. From 3500 mAh in S22 and 4500 mAh on S22 +, the new models gained more than 200 mAh each, resulting in 3700 mAh in S23 and 4700 mAh on S23 +. Another novelty about the battery in the newly launched device is that the size of the part has increased, because of its larger cells. Incidentally, the capacity of the processor and its chip, together with a improved, are what help extend battery life in the S23.

The models can also be charged wirelessly, in all three models, with 10W of charging power wireless. As usual in the Galaxy S line, the models repeat the reverse wireless charging offer, in which the Galaxy S23 and S23 + can wirelessly charge any device compatible with the standard Qi, such as other mobile phones, watches and headphones. There are also estimates for video playback on other recently launched cell phones: 22 hours for the Galaxy S23 and 27 hours for the Galaxy S23 More.

screen and design

To start talking about the redesign applied to the model S23, it is worth noting that users with larger hands will be more satisfied with the model. But the screen still continues with the same measures, being 6,1 and 6,6 inches for the S23 e S23 +.

All screens keep coming with technology AMOLED, with a rate of change that extends to 120 Hz. The novelty in of the device launched this month is the technology Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Corning, which surprises because of its resistance to drops of up to one meter on concrete ground and up to two meters, for asphalt surfaces.

Another important piece of information is that the edges are less curved in Samsung Galaxy models, so there is less chance of the device cracking if it falls on its side. About the colors, there were some changes, which are the cream and lavender tones.

Price

A big news from Samsung for this year is that it kept the same prices as the devices launched last year. This means that the Galaxy S23 has the same prices as the launch of the Galaxy S22, showing that there was a technological advance without increasing the cost for the consumer. However, it is worth remembering that currently the values ​​of last year's models have already reduced in relation to their launch value.

The published prices are:

• Galaxy S23 128 GB – R$ 5.999;
• Galaxy S23 256GB -R$6.499;
• Galaxy S23+ 256GB - R$6.999;
• Galaxy S23+ 512GB - R$7.999;

Important factors like battery life and performance make the latest model a device worth buying. It is interesting to follow the promotions, including: and as the two cell phones tend to have some qualities similar to each other, it is worth going after more affordable values ​​​​for both.

Conclusion

As with the models launched in the last year and in 2021, S22 e S23 have similarities, with some of the differences being more pertinent in the performance, battery and camera. As the prices of the smartphone launched last year have already dropped, it is worth comparing the options.

However, if your interest is to have a device with more powerful features — such as the ray tracing — and with longer battery life, you can buy Samsung's flagship at Amazon for R $ 5.399,00. The same store also offers the S23 + for the price of R $ 6.299.

To find a model that fits best in your pocket, a good option is to purchase the S22 No. Magazine Luiza, which is for BRL 3.499. Also, the store is offering the S22 + for $ 4.499.

So, which device did you like best: the previous model or the S23? Tell us in the comments what your favorite Samsung option is!

See also:

Is it worth swapping the Galaxy S22 Ultra for the S23 Ultra?

Sources: Mashable | Z | PhoneArena | Venture Beat

reviewed by Glaucous