The Samsung Galaxy S23+ and Samsung Galaxy S23 share the same rear camera specs, as well the same chipset, so as expected, the results of the Samsung Galaxy S23+ camera were exactly the same as those of the Samsung Galaxy S23.
We’ve included a few examples from our testing to show the similarities between these two models. But for a more in-depth look at the Samsung Galaxy S23+ rear camera photo and video performance, we direct you to the full test results of the Samsung Galaxy S23 camera.
Overview
Key camera specifications:
- Primary: 50MP 1/1.56″ sensor, 1.0 μm pixels, f/1.8 aperture lens, PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide: 12MP 1/2.55″ sensor, 1.4µm pixels, f/2.2 aperture lens, Super Steady Video
- Tele: 10MP 1/3.94″ sensor, 1.0µm pixels, f/2.4 aperture lens, PDAF, OIS
Scoring
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (Snapdragon)
133
camera
106
Honor Magic5 Pro
Best: Honor Magic5 Pro (117)
111
Best: Google Pixel 7 Pro (119)
105
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Best: Huawei Mate 50 Pro (116)
108
Honor Magic5 Pro
Best: Honor Magic5 Pro (114)
85
Honor Magic5 Pro
Best: Honor Magic5 Pro (116)
66
Google Pixel 6
Best: Google Pixel 6 (81)
70
Honor Magic5 Pro
Best: Honor Magic5 Pro (80)
72
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Best: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (91)
89
Honor Magic4 Ultimate
Best: Honor Magic4 Ultimate (116)
102
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
Best: Huawei Mate 50 Pro (117)
103
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Best: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (115)
105
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Best: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (117)
114
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Best: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (117)
105
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Best: Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (115)
106
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Best: Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (118)
79
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Best: Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86)
114
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Best: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (117)
Use cases & Conditions
Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations.
Outdoor
Photos & videos shot in bright light conditions (≥1000 lux)
Indoor
Photos & videos shot in good lighting conditions (≥100lux)
Lowlight
Photos & videos shot in low lighting conditions (<100 lux)
Friends & Family
Portrait and group photo & videos
Position in Global Ranking
24
th
5. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
146
8. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
141
11. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Snapdragon)
140
15. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
137
19. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
135
19. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
135
24. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (Snapdragon)
133
24. Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
133
28. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
131
28. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
131
37. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
127
39. Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek)
126
43. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
125
47. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
124
49. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
122
53. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
120
53. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
120
57. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
117
57. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
117
57. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon)
117
62. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
116
65. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Snapdragon)
115
65. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
115
75. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
112
77. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
111
77. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Exynos)
111
77. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos)
111
82. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Exynos)
108
84. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
107
90. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
100
97. Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
92
100. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
88
100. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
88
102. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
85
105. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
79
106. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
78
108. Honor Magic5 Lite 5G
74
109. Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
70
112. Motorola Moto G62 5G
66
113. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G
65
116. Honor Magic4 Lite 5G
61
118. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
60
121. Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022
51
123. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
48
Position in Ultra-Premium Ranking
23
rd
5. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
146
8. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
141
11. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Snapdragon)
140
14. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
137
18. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
135
18. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
135
23. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (Snapdragon)
133
25. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
131
25. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
131
32. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
127
36. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
125
38. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
124
40. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
122
43. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
120
46. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
117
47. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Snapdragon)
115
47. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
115
51. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
112
52. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
111
52. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Exynos)
111
Pros
- Fairly wide dynamic range
- Accurate color rendering in most conditions
- Fine details preservation in all conditions
- Good detail preservation at close and medium range in outdoor and indoor conditions
- High focus-tracking capabilities in video
Cons
- Some autofocus failures in low light and indoor conditions
- Local loss of texture in outdoor conditions
- Noise often visible in all conditions
- Artifacts like fusion or face rendering artifacts in all conditions
- Low target exposure in challenging low-light conditions in videos
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