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

It might not be all that different from the Galaxy S22, but the Samsung Galaxy S23 remains an excellent compact choice without much compromise, boasting top-end performance, versatile camera chops and, for the first time, true all-day battery life – and with the release of the newer S24, it’s...

Pocketable, minimalistic design, All-day battery life, True flagship performance, You want a small-screen phone without compromise: The pocket-friendly S23 boasts flagship features and performance in a smaller package than most of the competition.

Near-identical to Galaxy S22, Slow charge speeds, Display only drops to 48Hz, You want a phone that’ll charge quickly: With the slowest charging in the range, the Galaxy S23’s 25W charge speeds may leave you wanting more.

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 has done enough to update the looks and components to produce a palm-friendly Android winner but the standard S23 isn't a must-have upgrade device.

A better, cleaner style, Custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Better selfie camera, May be the perfect size

Not different enough, Should have a 108MP sensor

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 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

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

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

Samsung wants to prove that a Samsung Galaxy experience doesn't have to be expensive.

Great premium feeling in the hand, Great display, Display brightness is really good, Amazing speakers, Smooth performance, Smooth gaming performance, Latest Samsung software, Fingerprint scanner is fast and accurate

Heats up considerably