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
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Best: Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (130)
111
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Best: Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (128)
105
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Best: Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (125)
108
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Best: Apple iPhone 15 Pro (124)
85
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Best: Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (117)
66
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Best: Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (82)
70
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Best: Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (85)
72
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Best: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (91)
89
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Best: Xiaomi 14 Ultra (120)
102
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Best: Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (122)
103
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Best: Apple iPhone 15 Pro (116)
105
Honor Magic6 Pro
Best: Honor Magic6 Pro (119)
114
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Best: Huawei Pura 70 Ultra (120)
105
Oppo Find X6 Pro
Best: Oppo Find X6 Pro (118)
106
Oppo Find X7 Ultra
Best: Oppo Find X7 Ultra (119)
79
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Best: Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86)
114
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Best: Apple iPhone 15 Pro (118)
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
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44
th
6. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
154
16. Honor Magic4 Ultimate
147
18. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
146
22. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
144
24. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
141
27. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
140
33. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
137
39. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
135
39. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
135
44. Samsung Galaxy S24+ (Exynos)
133
44. Samsung Galaxy S24 (Exynos)
133
52. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
131
52. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
131
63. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
128
65. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
127
65. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
127
65. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
127
70. Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek)
126
74. Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
125
74. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
125
79. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
124
82. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
122
87. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G
121
88. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
120
88. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
120
88. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
120
95. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
117
95. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
117
95. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon)
117
101. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
116
104. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Snapdragon)
115
104. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
115
113. Crosscall Stellar-X5
113
113. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
113
117. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
112
119. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
111
119. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Exynos)
111
119. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos)
111
124. Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
108
124. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Exynos)
108
129. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
107
132. Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
104
133. Motorola Edge 40 Neo
103
134. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
102
136. Motorola Edge 30 Pro
101
138. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
100
145. Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
92
145. Samsung Galaxy A25 5G
92
148. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G
91
150. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
88
150. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
88
153. Motorola moto g54 5G
85
153. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
85
155. Honor Magic6 Lite (5300 mAh)
84
157. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
83
159. Samsung Galaxy A15 LTE
81
160. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
79
162. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
78
165. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13
75
167. Honor Magic5 Lite 5G
74
169. Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
70
170. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
69
173. Motorola moto g34 5G
67
173. Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
67
175. Motorola Moto G62 5G
66
176. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G
65
178. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
63
182. Honor Magic4 Lite 5G
61
184. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
60
191. Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022
51
193. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
48
Position in Ultra-Premium Ranking
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38
th
6. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
154
15. Honor Magic4 Ultimate
147
17. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
146
20. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
144
22. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
141
25. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
140
29. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
137
33. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
135
33. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
135
38. Samsung Galaxy S24+ (Exynos)
133
42. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
131
42. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
131
49. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
128
51. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
127
51. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
127
56. Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra
125
56. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
125
59. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
124
61. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
122
64. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
120
69. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
117
71. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Snapdragon)
115
71. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
115
77. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
112
78. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
111
78. 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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