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Samsung Galaxy S23 is a premium flagship smartphone that was released in February 2023. It has everything you would expect a smartphone of its class to have. Everything except a charging brick. Yes, the Galaxy S23 does not come with a charger in the box. Bummer.
Why though? Why does Samsung A14 not come with a charger in the box? Samsung says it is on a quest to minimize e-waste, so they do not include one any more. The reasoning is that many phone users already have a charger. Why pile them up? That is a fair point.
- How many chargers do you have now?
- Xiaomi fast charger to the rescue
- There is a USB-C cable in the Galaxy S23’s box
- What of wireless charging and reverse wireless charging?
- The moral of the story
How many chargers do you have now?
If the phone you are using now is not your first, chances are that you already have one charger lying around. I am on my two hundred and something phone, so as you can imagine, I have owned a fair bit of chargers. Currently, I have four chargers here at home, and I would have more if my young adults hadn’t appropriated some of them. The chargers I have are from my Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro (QC 3 and PD3), Unihertz Slim (18W), AGM G2 Guardian (18W), and iPhone SE 2022 (20W). So what do I need another charger for; right?
The answer to that question will depend on the kind of chargers I have and the kind that the Galaxy S23 needs. For example, the S23 supports Samsung’s own proprietary charging system that delivers 25W fast charging, as well as Power Delivery 3.0. I don’t have a Samsung fast charger, so that’s goodbye to the proprietary option. But my Xiaomi charger supports Power Delivery 3.0 with a maximum charge of 30W, which is (thankfully) higher than what Samsung’s in-house system does on the S23. Power Delivery 3.0 can charge a smartphone up to 50% in 30 minutes.
Xiaomi fast charger to the rescue
That sounded good enough for me. I plugged the Samsung S23 review unit using my Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro’s PD-compliant charger that tops at 30W fast charging. It is the fastest charger I have at this time. How did this odd pairing go? The animation indicating fast charging came up on the screen immediately. The charging exercise kicked off at 51% and the phone hit 100% 51 minutes after I plugged the phone in.
That is not bad at all, considering that the 25W Samsung charger would have topped up the phone from zero to 100% in roughly 70 minutes. A rough estimate tells me this Mi charger charges a little slower than the Samsung 25W charger. I can live with that. Sorry Samsung, I won’t be buying that adapter of yours.
Of course, we all suspect that one of the reasons that Samsung does not include a charger in the box is that they want you to buy theirs. Just like Apple. Extra income for them. But we can’t prove that; can we? Let’s move on.
There is a USB-C cable in the Galaxy S23’s box
Lest I forget, I need to mention that Samsung included a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable in the box, though. What is missing is the charging brick. As if I didn’t have a number of cables lying around the house as well. Anyway, that’s the situation.
What of wireless charging and reverse wireless charging?
Does Samsung S23 support wireless charging? Yes, it does. It supports 15W Qi standard. I have an old 9W wireless charger in the house, fished it out, plugged it I to a wall socket and placed the S23 on it. Did it charge? Yes, it did. And it charged faster than regular speed, too. So, I have two ways of charging the S23 now. Lastly, this phone also supports 4.5W reverse wireless charging, so it can be used to wireless charge another phone.
The moral of the story
Ahem! What’s the moral of the story? Take good care of your fast chargers, folks. Keep them in good shape. Imagine if I had damaged or discarded my Mi charger from 2020. What would be my fate today? If you ever buy a versatile fast charger, keep it in good condition. Take good care of it.any of today’s high-end and premium smartphones do not ship with a charger.
Author:Mister Mobility
Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004
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You have probably read some Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone SE 3 comparison of specifications and features. We have both devices in our hands here at MobilityArena Towers, have used both, and bring you the most interesting hands-on comparison ever of the two compact premium smartphones.
As different as they might have appeared in specs, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Apple iPhone SE 3 (2022) are similar in quite a number of ways. Is it also a coincidence that we have them in the same colour scheme? Ta! Come with me and let’s get into the meat of the matter.
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone SE 3 2022 comparison
- Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone SE 3 2022
- Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone SE 3 (2022): The Differences
- Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone SE 3 (2022): Similarities
- Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone SE 3 (2022): Final Words
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone SE 3 2022
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Apple iPhone SE 3 2022 |
|---|---|
| Released February 2023 | Released April 2022 |
| 6.1-inch AMOLED display, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 4.7-inch LCD display, 750 x 1334 pixels |
| 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm |
| 168g | 144g |
| Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back, Amor aluminum frame | Ion-strengthened glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| Nano-SIM and eSIM, 5G | Nano-SIM and eSIM, 5G |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5 meter for 30 minutes) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes) |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
| 8GB RAM, 128GB storage | 4GB RAM, 128GB storage |
| 12MP selfie camera | 7MP selfie camera |
| 50 MP OIS + telephoto OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP ultrawide rear camera | 12MP rear camera |
| Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Front fingerprint sensor | Front fingerprint sensor |
| 3900mAh battery | 2018mAh battery |
| 25W fast charging, PD 3, 15W wireless charging | 20W fast charging, 7.5W wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless charging |
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone SE 3 (2022): The Differences
In terms of differences, the iPhone SE 2022 has a more dated design at the front. There are bezels all round, and the ones at the top and bottom are massive. This is a design from years gone by. While the S23 has a 120Hz screen of superior resolution and is AMOLED, the iPhone SE’s LCD screen is very low resolution and of standard refresh rate.
The Samsung S23 has a more advanced, capable camera system that includes a telephoto lens and an ultrawide lens. There is also Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). The iPhone SE 2022’s camera system is basic, in comparison. I believe, the word is “mid”.
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone SE 3 (2022): Similarities
Both devices are premium in build – toughened glass on the screen, aluminium frame, and toughened glass at the back. Incidentally, both review units are white (or cream, if you prefer), so they really look like they belong on the same desk in a top multinational organisation. In the hand, they both have an excellent quality to their build.
They are both compact smartphones by today’s standards. iPhone SE 2022 has a diminutive 4.7-inch screen. When you compare it with the S23’s 6.1-inch screen in your head, you are expecting a massive difference in size between the two phones; right? In real life, the difference isn’t much, thanks to the bezels on the iPhone. Both have ingress protection, though the S23 has an edge with its IP68 rating, against the iPhone’s IP67.
For storage, you will find 128GB memory in each of them (though they both have additional memory options). Both of them lack expandable memory and headphone jack . Also, both are 5G phones, support eSIM technology and NFC, have stereo loudspeakers, have front fingerprint scanner, and have similar fast charging ratings; one is 25W and the other 20W. They also both have fast charging.
Samsung S23 vs iPhone SE 2022
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone SE 3 (2022): Final Words
While the Galaxy S23 is a 2023 smartphone, the iPhone SE 3 is from the year behind – 2022. Is this then a fair comparison? In a sense, it is. The iPhone SE has a 2-year release cycle, so we won’t be seeing another till 2024. Till then, the SE 2022 is the most compact iPhone model for comparisons with Samsung’s compact flagship. Of course, the iPhone 14 is also there, and we will compare that with the S23, too. Already, I imagine that it will be a fairer fight.
For no fault of its, the iPhone SE 3 (2022) loses to Samsung S23 on all counts except portability and price. It is lighter, more compact, and more affordable than the Samsung. Some say that the design of the SE 2022 (inherited from a long line of older iPhones from the model 6) is ugly. But that is a subjective matter.
In terms of raw power, its Bionic A15 chipset is bested with a wide margin by the Samsung’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. You also get better protection, better cameras, better display, better battery life, and faster charging with the S23. This might be a fair comparison, but the fight isn’t fair. It is pretty much a walkover. Samsung Galaxy S23 wins by a wide margin. Unless you are held back by cash or are a die-hard iPhone lover, that is the phone to buy.
Author:Mister Mobility
Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004
