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I have been using Samsung S23 for about a week now. I have found it to be a capable flagship smartphone. While my full review is not ready yet, I would like to answer some of the important questions that i have been asked about this compact premium flagship. If you have any questions that I do not answer in this article, feel free to ask using the Comment form below.
- When did the S23 come out?
- Is the Galaxy S23 waterproof?
- Does Samsung S23 have fast charging?
- How much RAM does the S23 have?
- How long does the S23 battery last?
- Does the S23 have a pen?
- What is the difference between Samsung S23 and S23 Ultra?
- Does the S23 have an SD card slot?
- What is the lowest price of Samsung S23?
- Is Samsung S23 better than iPhone 14?
- Is Samsung S23 worth buying? My verdict
When did the S23 come out?
Samsung S23 was announced and released in February 2023.
Is the Galaxy S23 waterproof?
Yes, it is waterproof. The Galaxy S23 has an official ingress rating of IP68. That means it is dust proof and it will survive dunks in up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes. That is enough time for you to get it out.
Does Samsung S23 have fast charging?
Yes, the S23 has 25W fast charging . Personally, I think Samsung is shitty for not doing better than that. Premium flagships from competitors around the world now have 80W to 150W fast charging. Why is Samsung including creepy-crawly 25W fast charging in a phone of this class?
How much RAM does the S23 have?
Samsung S23 has only 8GB of RAM. There are no variants with more or less RAM, though it has three different storage options – 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. All three variants have 8GB RAM.
How long does the S23 battery last?
Now, this is a subjective question, because battery life depends on how heavy each person uses their phone. I use mine heavily – I am on my phone often (except for when driving, in a meeting, or sleeping). The Galaxy S23 has not died on me once before the end of my day. Last Saturday, I was out all day at an event and the battery didn’t even come close to dying. I suspect that I can squeeze a day and half, or maybe two, of use out of it, if I try.
Does the S23 have a pen?
Not at all. Samsung Galaxy S23 does not have a pen (stylus). If you want a Samsung with a pen, you should be looking at Samsung S23 Ultra .
What is the difference between Samsung S23 and S23 Ultra?
The S23 Ultra is bigger, has bigger battery capacity, faster charging, has the option of more RAM (12GB), has a superior camera configuration, and supports the S Pen stylus. Of course, the S23 Ultra also costs more. Much more. You can see a more detailed comparison in our Galaxy S23 vs S23 Plus vs S23 Ultra comparison.
Does the S23 have an SD card slot?
Not at all, Samsung S23 does not have any physical expandable memory. You cannot put a memory card in it. All the memory you get to store your files, images, and videos is the one built into it – 128Gb, 256GB, or 512GB.
What is the lowest price of Samsung S23?
Is Samsung S23 better than iPhone 14?
The iPhone 14 and Samsung S23 are evenly matched in more ways than one. Build wise, they are both top premium smartphones. They also have the same screen sizes and share similar dimensions. There are a few ways in which the S23 is better than the iPhone 14. They include performance – raw benchmark tests show the S23 posting much better numbers than the iPhone 134, fast charging – it gets to a full charge faster than the iPhone 14 does, and battery life – the battery lasts longer than the iPhone 14’s.
Is Samsung S23 worth buying? My verdict
having used the phone for a while, I am convinced that it is worth buying, but only if you do not already own the Galaxy S22. Why? The S23 is not much of an upgrade from the S22. But if you do not already own the S22 and you want a compact, value-for-money premium flagship in 2023, Samsung Galaxy S23 is absolutely worth buying. You should check out our Samsung Galaxy S23 Unboxing and First Impressions . My detailed review is on the way!
Author:Mister Mobility
Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004
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The Google Pixel Fold is finally official, and it is available in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also official for Germany and Japan. These are the only countries where the Pixel Fold has been announced for.
This is the first foldable device from Google, and it is looking to make a splash in a market that has become more exciting with devices from Motorola, Xiaomi, OPPO, Huawei, and Vivo challenging the market leader, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series.
A reassuring feature of the Pixel fold is the hinge mechanism which Google says has a “fluid friction across the full 180-degree range of motion to securely support different postures”.
- Google Pixel Fold Specs
- Google Pixel Fold Preview
- Google Pixel Fold: Answers to your questions
- Google Pixel Fold: Availability and Price
Google Pixel Fold Specs
- Operating System: Android 13
- Network: 3G, 4G, 5G
- SIM Support: Nano-SIM + eSIM
- Dimensions (folded): 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1 mm
- Dimensions (Unfolded): 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8 mm
- Weight: 283g.
- Physical Build: IPX8 water resistance
- External Screen: 5.8-inch, 1080×2092 pixels, 120 Hz OLED with Gorilla Glass Victus
- Internal Screen: 7.6-inch, 2208×1840 pixels, 120 Hz refresh rate, Ultra Thin Glass with protective plastic
- Colors: Porcelain, Obsidian.
- Chipset: Google Tensor G2 SoC + Titan M2 security co-processor.
- RAM: 12GB LPDDR5 RAM
- Storage: 256GB / 512GB. UFS 3.1 storage.
- Rear Camera: 48 MP main lens, OIS + 10.8 MP ultrawide lens + 10.8 MP 5x optical zoom telephoto lens, Super Res Zoom up to 20x.
- Selfie Camera (outer screen): 9.5 MP fixed focus lens
- Selfie Camera (inner screen): 8 MP fixed focus lens.
- A fingerprint sensor (side-mounted in the power button)
- Stereo speakers.
- 4,821 mAh battery
- Charging: 30W USB-C charger, USB-PD 3.0.
Google Pixel Fold Preview
The specs and features of the Pixel Fold generally look okay. It is good to finally see 30W fast charging in a Pixel device. Google has been stingy with fast charging speeds, and even 30W in a device of this class is still not generous, but it is okay. That battery capacity gives one cause for concern, though. From what we have seen of Google Pixel phones battery performance, I am betting twenty years of experience in this industry that the Pixel Fold will not have impressive battery life.
And from what we have seen, we can expect Google Pixel Fold to show up with the trademark overheating issue that is well known with Google Pixel phones. It is a Google phone thing, and it does not look like the makers are interested in fixing it.
Lastly, this is a Pixel and you can expect the cameras to provide you with solid photographs and videos. Buying one also means you will get Android software updates faster than any other foldable device in the market can, and for longer than most.
Google Pixel Fold: Answers to your questions
I have been asked some questions about this new device. I am including those questions and my answers in this section.
When should I expect Pixel Fold? The Pixel Fold is already available for pre-order in the US starting March 10, 2023. Shipping and sales start before the end of June. We do not have a timeline for the UK, Germany, and Japan yet.
Who makes the Pixel Fold? Pixel devices are designed, developed, and marketed by Google, but the manufacturing happens in China.
How thick is the Pixel Fold ? When folded, it is 12.1 mm thick, but when opened up, it is amazingly thin – a mere 5.8 inches in thickness.
How big is the Pixel Fold display? The external screen, which you can use when the Fold is in regular smartphone mode, is 5.8 inches in size, making it one of the most compact foldable devices in this class (certainly more compact than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4). The internal display (when you open the Pixel Fold up) is 7.6 inches in size.
Google Pixel Fold: Availability and Price
The Pixel Fold is already up for pre-order in the US for $1,799 and will become available before the end of June. It is time to add Google Pixel Fold to the list of foldable phones you can buy in 2023 .
Author:Mister Mobility
Digital Skills and Communication Coach | Mobile Phone Connoisseur since 2001 | Tech Blogging since 2004
