Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B) / Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B): Galaxy S23+ SM-S916B (2023, international version); 8 GB RAM with 256 or 512 GB. The Galaxy S23, S23 Ultra and S23 FE are separate models; US versions carry different model codes.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5: Galaxy Z Flip5; 8 GB RAM with 256 GB or 512 GB. Memory options and colours vary by market. The Z Flip4 and Z Flip6 are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B)Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Release year20232023
Display6.6-inch FHD+ (2316 × 1080) Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 48–120 Hz Super Smooth refresh; 1,750 nits; 240 Hz touch sampling in Game Mode

The refresh rate varies between 48 and 120 Hz depending on content; the lower rate on static screens saves battery. Vision Booster adjusts contrast and colour to keep the screen readable in bright light. The size is measured as a full rectangle; the viewable area is smaller because of the rounded corners and camera hole.

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Front and back glassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

According to Samsung, the S23 series was the first S series to use Victus 2.

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ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

Samsung introduced this version as a Snapdragon optimised for Galaxy and exclusive to the S23 series at launch.

Samsung		Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy Samsung
Memory and storage8 GB RAM; 256 GB or 512 GB

Available storage is lower because of preloaded software; there is no memory card slot.

Samsung		8 GB RAM; 256 GB or 512 GB

There is no memory card slot.

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Rear cameras50 MP Wide (F1.8, 85°), 12 MP Ultra Wide (F2.2, 120°), 10 MP Telephoto (3x optical, F2.4, 36°)

The telephoto gives 3x optical zoom; zoom beyond that is digital. According to Samsung the wide camera records 8K video at 30 fps.

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Front camera12 MP (F2.2, 80°) Samsung—
Battery4,700 mAh (typical); rated minimum 4,565 mAh

The typical value is the average of battery samples measured by a third-party lab under IEC 61960; the rated value is the minimum capacity.

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ChargingWired: about 65% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter and 5 A USB-C cable; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

45 W needs a 5 A cable; the adapter is sold separately. Wired charging is compatible with QC2.0 and AFC, wireless with WPC. PowerShare needs more than 30% battery to charge another device. The S23 is limited to 25 W.

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Operating systemAndroid 13 with One UI 5.1 at launch

Samsung promised four Android upgrades and five years of security updates for the S23 series; timing varies by model and market.

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Connectivity5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi 6E, Wi‑Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.3

Wi‑Fi 6E needs a router that supports 6 GHz; band availability varies by market and operator.

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Water resistanceIP68 (up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes)

Samsung does not advise beach or pool use.

Samsung		IPX8 (up to 30 minutes in 1.5 m of fresh water)

Dust protection is not rated; Samsung does not advise beach or pool use.

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SecuritySamsung Knox and Knox Vault SamsungCapacitive fingerprint sensor in the side key; Samsung Knox Vault Samsung
Size and weight76.2 × 157.8 × 7.6 mm; 196 g SamsungFolded 71.9 × 85.1 × 15.1 mm; unfolded 71.9 × 165.1 × 6.9 mm; 187 g Samsung
Main screen—6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2640 × 1080 (22:9); 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh

Allowing for the rounded corners it is 6.6 inches. The fold line is visible at an angle and can be felt with a finger.

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Cover screen (Flex Window)—3.4-inch Super AMOLED; 720 × 748, 306 ppi; 60 Hz

When closed it shows notifications and widgets and acts as a viewfinder for the rear cameras; unsupported apps can be enabled through the Samsung Labs setting. Because of the cutout at the bottom, the visible area is about 95% of the full rectangle.

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Cameras—Rear: 12 MP wide (ƒ/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel AF, 1.8 μm) and 12 MP ultra wide (ƒ/2.2, 123°); front: 10 MP (ƒ/2.2)

There is no telephoto camera. With the phone closed, the rear cameras can take selfies using the cover screen as a viewfinder.

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Battery and charging—3,700 mAh (typical) dual battery; 50% in about 30 minutes with 25 W wired charging; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

Rated capacity is 3,591 mAh; the 25 W adapter is sold separately.

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Software—At launch Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 Samsung
Connectivity and SIM—5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3; one nano-SIM and one eSIM Samsung