Customers often highlight the Galaxy S23's impressive camera, particularly for nighttime photography, and its long battery life that lasts all day. They also appreciate its fast performance, compact size, and stylish design. However, some customers have expressed disappointment about the lack of a headphone jack.
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Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
good product
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Samsung S23 is a technological marvel deserving a 5-star rating. Its sleek and modern design is complemented by outstanding performance, a stunning display, and a powerful camera. The device's speed and efficiency make it a joy to use, while its robust ecosystem seamlessly integrates with other devices. It's a superb choice for anyone seeking a top-tier smartphone with cutting-edge features.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S23 128GB (Unlocked) - Lavender
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Processor speed, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best non-Apple Small Phone
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great speedy phone. Gorgeous display that is visible even in bright sunlight. Great battery life. I particularly like the option to only charge it to 85% versus !00%. Doing that extends the overall lifetime of the battery 3-4 times. Small form factor for those that do not like large phones.
Only con so far is the fingerprint reader could be more consistent. It isn't as quick or dependable as my old Pixel 5.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I havent owned a flagship galaxy for 4-5 years. After going through hard times, i was able to save up and get this. It reminded me of why i have always loved android devices over iPhones. The camera is great, changing from apps is very fast, and overall the size is incredible. It is kinda dumb on Samsung to make a smaller phone more expensive (ive missed having this smaller size) but overall it is a great device, and I'd be willing to bet that you wont be disappointed by getting this. Grab a case, a screen protector, and enjoy the top tier phone.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S23 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Phone
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Upgraded from my old S10 and the S23 definitely is one of the better phones on the market right now. It drops the curved edge of previous generations, in my opinion to the benefit of the phone, it feels solidly constructed, the cameras are of great quality and the phone runs smoothly. Samsung continues to be my choice of phone manufacturer.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S23 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best samsung phone
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I had every samsung. S3,s4,s5,s6plus,s7edge,s8,s9,s10 and tried s22 for a month before wanted to return but gave to my son. The s23 is the best phone ever. Super Fast, the camera, features and battery life all amazing. I highly recommend this phone if your looking to finally upgrade, this is the one. Miss my aux cord but thats ok i found a C to aux plug so ill use that.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S23 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Smooth Operator
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I'm wowed by the improvements made to the S23. Externally, the Gorilla glass Victus 2 front glass promises a more durable and scratch resistant screen. The screen itself is very bright and viewable, even in bright sunlight and the variable refresh rate up to 120 mhz ensures smooth operation.
What sets the phone apart is the processor, a Snapdragon 8 gen 2, custom designed for Samsung, with a slightly faster clock speed. It provides smooth and snappy response and outstanding battery life, under normal conditions, I'm getting two days of battery life.
I also love the form factor. The 6.1" screen offers a decent viewing experience while permitting one handed operation.
The cameras are also excellent, providing sharp and well exposed photos. Samsung has also released regular firmware upgrades that have quickly improved camera function.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S23 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
SO GLAD I SWITCHED
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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I am happy I switched from Apple to Samsung. So much more consumer-friendly and the display and camera are so much better. People only buy iPhones because of the hype. I don’t have to charge my phone three times a day either.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Camera quality, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great phone, great service
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best thing that ever happened when trying to purchase a new phone was spending an incredibly frustrating 2 hours on the phone with my cell company! I finally just hung up on them, got in the car and bought my phone at Best Buy. Love the S23, fast, super camera, full battery lasts easily 3 full days, and lots of storage.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Phone, Easier to Repair, but get the s24
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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It’s really a 4.5 stars, and only because compared to the s24 this phone only gets 4 years of software updates as opposed to the s24 getting 7 (which is why I returned the s23).
The phone is a good size, about as narrow as my old s10e and just a bit taller making it a solid choice for small hands. The edges were a little sharp, but doesn’t matter once a case is put on.
The battery life was good, I’m not the heaviest user and would end the day with about 35 - 45%. Big phones will always be battery kings, but if I absolutely needed to I could probably stretch this to 2 days with minimal screen on time.
Screen is awesome and bright, cameras are good, takes excellent photos day or night, of course video always loses out to iPhone.
My biggest gripe was the in screen fingerprint reader. Without a screen protector it’s an 8/10, only because the coverage felt small. But once I slapped a protector on, the fingerprint reader consistently took a few tries even after mapping the same fingerprint twice. I’m sure there are screen protectors that would work better, but it’s a question of trial and error to find the right one. At the end of the day, in screen readers will always be inferior to dedicated optical fingerprint reader buttons, as the s10e had on the side.
I also miss the mappable bixby button. I never used bixby, but I loved the ability to map my camera to a physical button. In 5 years the mappable button will return as a “new feature”.
Of course no headphone jack, which will always be missed. RIP wired audio.
I was torn between this device and the newest pixel, but the s23 has a much easier battery to replace. At this point, all phones are good and will get the job done. It’s really about what will last the longest, and that comes down to repairability and software updates.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S23 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Little Device
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this phone for work and must say I'm thoroughly impressed with the build quality and performance! The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is leaps and bounds better than its predecessor. Battery life is great, and I adore the multitasking capabilities of the included software. I would definitely wait to find an open box deal since $650 for this device is a steal.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S23 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great display,Light weight.extremely fast.Long battery life.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S23 128GB (Unlocked) - Lavender
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very nice phone
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Purchased for my technologically challenged husband. Easy to use and very fast. Fits in a men's jeans pocket.
Display is excellent and superb picture quality. Excellent phone quality too. You can actually hear people.
Connected just fine via Android Auto to a Subaru outback.
Love that there is limited bloatware.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Totally satisfied
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product! Bought it for my mom as a gift and she is so happy with it. Its fast the camera is great and the display is amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Speedy and awesome look
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
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Performance- excellent
Size- Awesome
Speed- very fast
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S23 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Seamless experience and wonderful camera
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My old Galaxy phone got water damage so I needed to upgrade. The S23 has a great camera upgrade from the Note 10+ which already had a good camera. The S23's camera has vibrant colors and really captures great moments. Also, the new UI is smoother. I haven't noticed any lagging at all. Transferring the data from my old phone to the S23 was self-guided.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
S23 128gb
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I went from the s21 to the s23 and so far the phone is a beast. Having it last a long time with the battery and on top of having it well placed on your hand. I got this one since i dont have big hands so the smaller one did for me good. Charging is also pretty fast as well as the camera really did improve. Cons: its soft phone so try getting a case with grip that way it doesn't slip out of your hands.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S23 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good camera
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Phone was great,,specially camera was amazing. Perfect size, perfect weight, as always best phones from Samsung
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S23 128GB (Unlocked) - Lavender
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best phone I have gotten. Runs smooth no problems has a great camera and nice clean design. Is the perfect size not too big but not too small.
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S23 128GB (Unlocked) - Cream
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Went from an S21 to an S23 love the new design. Battery life is awesome and the camera is amazing
This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S23 128GB (Unlocked) - Phantom Black
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality, Processor speed, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great small phone
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you are looking for a powerful phone in a compact size, this is your winner. Great camera, great processor and compact size.