Everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus in one handy chart

Samsung has just launched their new Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra flagship smartphones in a gala Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event that took place in San Francisco as well as a host of satellite locations across the globe including Gardens by the Bay in Singapore just south over the Causeway.

The new Samsung Galaxy S23 (left), the Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra feature Samsung’s most revolutionary technologies shoehorned into a compact IP68 form factor sheathed in tough Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

On top of new colourways, Samsung has kitted out their new smartphones with a veritable cornucopia of new technologies that quite simply make them the most powerful phone that they’ve ever made in almost every way.

The upgrades they have added to the phone are almost enough to fill a phone book if listed down from its custom Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor, its larger batteries, slicker and smoother OneUI 5.1 overlay, tougher Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and enhanced camera performance. 

Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus – What’s the difference?

In the case of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung has redesigned the phone from within and without. Both phones run on the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU for Galaxy processor, have 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and also have a similar front 12MP selfie camera and rear triple camera setup with a 50MP primary camera, 10MP 3x telephoto zoom camera and 12MP ultrawide camera.

For those who need more RAM, Samsung’s OneUI 5.1 does offer provisions to allocate storage for additional virtual RAM up to 8GB in capacity for swifter multitasking.

The Galaxy 23 has a smaller 6.1-inch FHD+ (2,340 x 1080 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X  display with 120Hz refresh rate as well as a peak brightness of 1,750 nits. Where the Galaxy S23 Plus differs is that it has a slightly larger display scaled up to 6.6-inches though it has otherwise similar specifications.

Powering the phone is the aforementioned Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy processor that’s a custom version of the stock chip exclusively for the Galaxy S23 series smartphones that integrates a host of upgrades including faster performance for overall usage, gaming and faster as well as better image capture too.

In terms of battery life, the Galaxy S23 has a slightly smaller sized 3,900mAh battery versus the Galaxy S23 Plus’s larger 4,700mAh battery. In either case, both new phones have more battery capacity by 200mAh than their older Galaxy S22 counterparts. Another modest difference in the charging department is that the Galaxy S23 caps out at 25W fast wired charging while the Galaxy S23 Plus has slightly faster 45W fast wired charging. Both phones still have 15W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

In general, you’re getting equivalent performance from both smartphones and identical high quality camera performance with the overall differentiator being that the Galaxy S23 has a smaller more compact form factor, slightly smaller battery and charging speed as well as a lower price tag while the larger Galaxy S23 Plus has a larger display, faster charging speed and commensurately larger battery size and price tag.

To make things easier, you can check out the official infographic below for a more visually easier to digest means to appreciate the differences between both smartphones.

How much is the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, the Galaxy S23 is officially priced at RM3,899 for the 128GB variant and RM4,199 for the 256GB.  The Galaxy S23 Plus 256GB variant is priced at RM4,699 and the larger 512GB variant at RM5,199.

Both smartphones can be acquired in four colourways nationwide which are Phantom Black, Lavender, Green and Cream though the Samsung Malaysia online store has two additional exclusive colours which are Graphite and Lime.

For a limited only from now until 23rd February 2023, the Galaxy S23 series are available on preorder in Malaysia with a special preorder programme that offers a free Double Storage upgrade worth up to RM500 as well as free gifts worth up to RM458 when you preorder it at any Samsung Experience store or authorised partner and a free e-voucher when you preorder at the official online Samsung store.

Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Malaysia preorder page: https://www.samsung.com/my/smartphones/galaxy-s23/buy/