Samsung Galaxy S23
A small 2023 Samsung flagship that still feels fast, now sold at clearance prices. Launched 1 February 2023.
Android upgrades: until about Feb 2027 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Feb 2028 (5 years from launch).
- Best camera in its price range: scored 6/10
- Fastest in its price range: speed 7/10
- Toughest against water in its price range
Top of 5 phones ₹20,000 to ₹25,000 that Tuvvo tracks.
Phantom Black
| 8GB + 128GB | ₹23,768 |
|---|---|
| 8GB + 256GB | Price not known |
Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
Older but still a smart buy: launched 2023, with about 1 year of updates left.
- You want a phone that's easy to use one-handed
- You're a heavy user: the battery may not last a full day
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Buying on EMI? See what you really pay
1. Pay over how many months?
2. What does the shop offer?
EMI costs you ₹416 more than paying in full.
| Pay in full | EMI, 6 months | |
|---|---|---|
| Pay today | ₹23,768 | ₹235 bank fee |
| Every month | Nothing | About ₹3,992 × 6 |
| Total you pay | ₹23,768 | ₹24,184 |
Why more? "No-cost" only means the shop pays the bank's interest for you. You still pay tax (18% GST) on that interest, ₹181, and a one-time bank fee of ₹235.
Smarter way: put aside ₹3,962 a month for 6 months, then buy Samsung Galaxy S23 in full around July, during Amazon Prime Day, when prices often drop. You pay ₹23,768 and keep the ₹416.
How we worked this out
We use 15% interest a year and a ₹199 fee (plus GST), common for card EMIs. Your bank's EMI page shows its own numbers. The monthly amount includes the GST banks add to each bill. Missing an EMI adds late fees and can lower your credit score.
Tuvvo checked One UI 9 (Android 17) on 24 October 2026. Owners confirm it on Samsung Members. Updates arrive in batches, so yours may take a few days.
- Battery
- Small battery: most people need a top-up by evening, and 25W charging is slow.
- Camera
- Good 50MP main camera with a real 3x zoom lens; low light is behind newer phones.
- Speed
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is still quick for apps and most games.
- The catch
- Only one more big Android update is expected (One UI 9), then security fixes for about a year. New stock is thin and the ₹23,768 deal price may not last.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.1-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1750 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-X3 @ 3.36GHz + 2x Cortex-A715 @ 2.8GHz + 2x Cortex-A710 @ 2.8GHz + 3x Cortex-A510 @ 2.0GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 740 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB (UFS 3.1 on 128GB, UFS 4.0 on 256GB; LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 3900 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired PD (about 50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) + 10MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees); 12MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 7.6mm thick, 168g |
| Software | One UI 5.1 (Android 13) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now |
| Updates | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 3.2 |
| Modem | Snapdragon X70 5G (integrated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG with Dolby Atmos; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Vapour chamber cooling |
| Colours | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender |
Our verdict combines 3 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Down ₹51,231 (68%) since launch, from ₹74,999 to ₹23,768 (base model).
Sold off as old stock: Flipkart listed it at ₹23,768 on 11 October 2026 against an MRP of ₹89,999. Prices swing with stock, so check before buying.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
Samsung Galaxy S23 or Motorola Edge 70 Fusion?
Compared like for like: every phone in its 8GB + 128GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Suggested by TuvvoMotorola Edge 70 FusionWins 7 of 10 key areas against Samsung Galaxy S23Longer battery life, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection, upgrades for longer, security fixes for longer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Best price of these phones₹23,768 8GB + 128GB | ₹33,999 8GB + 128GB |
| Price since launch | Down ₹51,231 (68%) ₹74,999 at launch, ₹23,768 now 8GB + 128GB model | Up ₹7,000 (26%) ₹26,999 at launch, ₹33,999 now 8GB + 128GB model |
| Versions | 8GB + 128GB: ₹23,768 8GB + 256GB: price not known | 8GB + 128GB: ₹33,999 8GB + 256GB: ₹35,999 12GB + 256GB: ₹37,999 12GB + 512GB: ₹40,999 |
| Stands out for | Best camera in its price range: scored 6/10 Fastest in its price range: speed 7/10 Toughest against water in its price range | Nothing that leads its price range |
| Launched | 1 February 2023 | 6 March 2026 |
| Big upgrades | Android upgrades: until about Feb 2027 (4 upgrades) | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Mar 2029 (3 upgrades) |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Feb 2028 (5 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Mar 2031 (5 years from launch) |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 5.1 (Android 13) | Hello UI (Android 17), launched with Hello UI (Android 16) |
| Rating | 6.6/10 | Best rating of these phones8/10 |
| Battery | Small battery: most people need a top-up by evening, and 25W charging is slow. 3900 mAh | Best battery of these phones7000mAh battery in a slim 8mm body, with fast 68W charging. 7000 mAh |
| Camera | Good 50MP main camera with a real 3x zoom lens; low light is behind newer phones. | Stabilised 50MP Sony main camera, a 13MP wide-angle and a 32MP selfie camera; 4K video front and back. |
| Speed | Best speed of these phonesSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 is still quick for apps and most games. | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is smooth for daily use and handles most games well. |
| Screen size | 6.1 inch | 6.8 inch |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth |
| Outdoor brightness | 1,750 nits, easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones5,200 nits, very easy to read in sun |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless | Best charging of these phones68W wired, no wireless |
| Wireless charging | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | No |
| Water and dust | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets |
| Weight | Best weight of these phones168 g | 193 g |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones7.6 mm | 7.99 mm |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Best tap to pay (nfc) of these phonesYes | Only on some versions |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | No |
| Memory card slot | No | Yes |
| Colours | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender | Pantone Silhouette, Pantone Blue Surf, Pantone Country Air |
| Catch | Only one more big Android update is expected (One UI 9), then security fixes for about a year. New stock is thin and the ₹23,768 deal price may not last. | No zoom camera, no microSD slot, and the price has risen from ₹26,999 to ₹33,999. |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet |
| Expert reviews | GSMArena TechRadar | TechRadar Smartprix 8.0/10 |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
Where it ranks
Samsung Galaxy S23: common questions
- What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S23 in India?
- Samsung Galaxy S23 starts at ₹23,768 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model. Sold off as old stock: Flipkart listed it at ₹23,768 on 11 October 2026 against an MRP of ₹89,999. Prices swing with stock, so check before buying.
- When was Samsung Galaxy S23 launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 1 February 2023 with One UI 5.1 (Android 13). It now runs One UI 9 (Android 17). Android upgrades: until about Feb 2027 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Feb 2028 (5 years from launch).
- Is Samsung Galaxy S23 good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: average. Battery: average (3900 mAh). Gaming and speed: very good (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Samsung Galaxy S23?
- Only one more big Android update is expected (One UI 9), then security fixes for about a year. New stock is thin and the ₹23,768 deal price may not last.
- Does Samsung Galaxy S23 support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
- Is Samsung Galaxy S23 waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins).
- How fast does Samsung Galaxy S23 charge?
- 25W wired PD (about 50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
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What expert reviews say about Samsung Galaxy S23
- GSMArenaA strong small flagship that does nearly everything well and beats Apple's rivals on value, despite being a modest step over the S22. Read the review
- TechRadarDesign, chip and battery upgrades make it an easy compact Android pick, but S22 owners gain little since cameras barely changed. Read the review
Each verdict is summed up in our own words; scores are shown exactly as each site publishes them. Read 22 October 2026.
How Tuvvo checked this phone
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