The Samsung Galaxy S23 didn't really need to change a bunch of stuff compared to its predecessor to remain a stellar little phone. Little being the operative word: this is a small flagship with big successes, including a better battery than the last-generation model, and a neat design that's...

Great small-scale Android option, Battery capacity increase, Updated design language

Battery life less than Plus & Ultra models, No true camera upgrades like in the Ultra, Not hugely different to Galaxy S22

Samsung generally announces a number of different models which all sit within its “S” line. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is its latest flagship device that will surely make its way to the top of the list among the best smartphones for photographers , just like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra did.

“The S23 has a clean design, a compact size that makes it comfortable to hold, a gorgeous display, a snappy processor, and reliable cameras. There's a lot to like about this one.”

Sleek and compact design, Comfortable for one-handed use, Very fast performance, Reliable cameras take great photos, Long-lasting battery life, Five years of guaranteed updates

Base storage is still 128GB, Fast charging up to only 25W, Limited zoom quality past 10x

The most mainstream Galaxy stays small while stepping up performance

Premium styling with beautiful build quality, Epic performance and great battery life, Some of the best mainstream smartphone cameras

Price bump from last year despite few major changes, No big leap in camera capability, Design has barely changed

Not a lot has changed from the S22 to the S23, but with the most recent model, Samsung has - yet again - delivered what is the best all-round compact flagship phone.

Slim and portable design, Bright and vivid display, Super skinny, uniform bezels, Decent battery performance for its size

One UI software is full of bloat, Camera results are a bit hyperreal, Not much change from S22

The S23+ is also great if you want a bigger phone, though it's less powerful than the Ultra.

Improved nighttime photography algorithms, the best Android display, comes in a spectrum of colours

Full steam ahead. The Galaxy S23 is the smallest smartphone in Samsung's premium range, but takes the biggest step forward this year, closing many of the hardware gaps found in the larger models and even increasing battery capacity. Read on to find out more.

bright 120 Hz AMOLED, lots of power, IP68 certification, long update supply, good triple- and front camera

no UWB, no Wi-Fi 7, slow charging

Awsome phone nice clear picture very clear camera and the phone is fast to use

Great functions

Pocketable, minimalistic design; All-day battery life; True flagship performance;

Near-identical to Galaxy S22; Slow charge speeds; Display only drops to 48Hz;