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# Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G 256GB

> 6.6″ AMOLED display (120 Hz), Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm), 4700 mAh battery, 5G, Android 13.

Overall score 84.5/100 (algorithm 1.0.0, data evidence 42 %); strongest in basics, build & comfort.

## Spec score

- Smoothness: **86.5**/100
- Battery: **60.2**/100
- Camera hardware: **95**/100
- Screen: **86.3**/100
- Build & comfort: **95.7**/100
- Longevity: **79**/100
- Basics: **100**/100

_Camera scores measure hardware potential (sensor, optics, stabilization) — not lab-tested photo quality._

## Strengths / Weaknesses

- ✅ Basics (100)
- ✅ Build & comfort (95.7)

## Specifications

- Display size: 6.6 in
- Display technology: AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
- Storage: 256 GB
- Battery capacity: 4700 mAh
- Wired charging: 45 W
- Weight: 196 g
- Operating system: Android 13
- 5G support: Yes
- NFC: Yes
- eSIM: Yes

## Is it a real upgrade?

- Typical 2021 mid-ranger: +21.4
- Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (2021): +16.9
- Apple iPhone 12 (2020): +22

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