Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S23
Width: 70.9mm (2.79in) Released: Feb 2023
Rank: #115
9 + 7 + 11 + 12 + 12 + 5 + 3 + 0 + 5 + 5 = 69
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 69 out of 100 across ten objectively measured categories, ranking #115 of 252 in the One Hand Phones index. At 70.9mm (2.79in) wide, this is a "modern compact" phone.
Score breakdown
Editorial
Samsungâs top of the line contact in 2023 is still a good flagship. Great build, fast SnapDragon 8 Gen 2 performance (iPhone 15 Pro Max level) with more years of One UI updates and regular security patches make it a relevant smartphone while many of itâs peers are being retired. Excellent selfie too.
PROs
still good SD 8 Gen 2 with UFS4.0 (the 128GB version gets UFS3.1) performance, HDR10+ screen with >430ppi resolution, great photos and videos from a 50MP main + 10MP tele (both with OIS PDAF) + 12MP ultrawide, a very competent 12MP PDAF selfie, years of OS and security updates and of course: DeX software
CONs
less-than-a-day 3900mAh battery with >1hr charging and no memory expansion
(updated Apr 28, 2025)
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Scored across ten categories by One Hand Phones, an independent ranking site with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships. Rankings updated Aug 5, 2026. See the full ranking of 252 phones →