Between the compact Galaxy S23 and the highly feature-packed Galaxy S23 Ultra, there is a device that offers most of what you’d get from the two, at just the right size for your pocket. Meet the new Galaxy S23 Plus, introduced at the brand’s Unpacked event, featuring a new and refreshing design.
Like the rest of the lineup, Galaxy S23 Plus has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance and is made from recycled materials as part of the brand’s focus on sustainability. It’s got a 6.6-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with a refresh rate that can go as high as 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling rate in game mode, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 along with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
For optics, you get a 50MP main sensor along with a 12MP ultra-wide unit, a 10MP telephoto lens that delivers 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP front camera. It runs One UI 5.1 on top of Android 13 and packs a 4,700mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast-charging, wireless charging, and Wireless PowerShare.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Specs | |
| Display | 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X FHD+, 120Hz 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate (Game Mode) |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP Wide, f/1.8 |
| 12MP Ultra-Wide, f/2.2 | |
| 10MP Telephoto 2, 3x Optical Zoom, f/2.4 | |
| Front Camera | 12MP |
| Battery | 4,700mAh + 45W |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus comes in four colors – Phantom Black, Cream, Green, and Lavender.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Pricing, Availability, and Pre-Order
| Product | Configuration | SRP |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S23 Plus | 8GB+256GB | PHP 68,990 |
| 8GB+512GB | PHP 76,990 |
You may also trade-in your old smartphone for up to a PHP 13,000 discount for the Galaxy S23 Ultra, up to a PHP 11,000 discount for the Galaxy S23+, and up to a PHP 10,000 discount for the Galaxy S23 on top of your old device’s residual value.
Pre-order the Galaxy S23 Series here.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
