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 P60 Pro
Best: Huawei P60 Pro (118)
111
Huawei P60 Pro
Best: Huawei P60 Pro (119)
105
Huawei P60 Pro
Best: Huawei P60 Pro (120)
108
Oppo Find X6 Pro
Best: Oppo Find X6 Pro (118)
85
Honor Magic5 Pro
Best: Honor Magic5 Pro (116)
66
Best: Google Pixel 6 (81)
70
Huawei P60 Pro
Best: Huawei P60 Pro (80)
72
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Best: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (91)
89
Huawei P60 Pro
Best: Huawei P60 Pro (118)
102
Huawei P60 Pro
Best: Huawei P60 Pro (119)
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
Oppo Find X6 Pro
Best: Oppo Find X6 Pro (118)
106
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Best: Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (118)
79
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Best: Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86)
114
Huawei P60 Pro
Best: Huawei P60 Pro (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

28
th
8. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
146
11. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
141
14. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Snapdragon)
140
19. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
137
23. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
135
23. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
135
28. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (Snapdragon)
133
28. Samsung Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon)
133
33. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
131
33. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
131
43. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
127
46. Vivo X70 Pro (MediaTek)
126
50. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
125
54. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
124
56. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
122
60. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
120
60. Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos)
120
65. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
117
65. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
117
65. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Snapdragon)
117
70. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Snapdragon)
116
73. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Snapdragon)
115
73. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
115
82. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G
113
85. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
112
87. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
111
87. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Exynos)
111
87. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos)
111
92. Vivo X60 Pro 5G (Exynos)
108
94. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
107
97. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
102
101. Apple iPhone SE (2022)
100
108. Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
92
111. Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G
88
111. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
88
113. Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
85
116. Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
79
117. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
78
120. Honor Magic5 Lite 5G
74
121. Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
70
122. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
69
125. Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
67
126. Motorola Moto G62 5G
66
127. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11S 5G
65
129. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
63
131. Honor Magic4 Lite 5G
61
133. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11
60
139. Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022
51
141. Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
48
Position in Ultra-Premium Ranking

27
th
8. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
146
11. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
141
14. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Snapdragon)
140
18. Vivo X80 Pro (Snapdragon)
137
22. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Snapdragon)
135
22. Vivo X80 Pro (MediaTek)
135
27. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (Snapdragon)
133
29. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
131
29. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
131
37. Asus Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
127
41. Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Exynos)
125
43. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
124
45. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
122
48. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
120
52. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon)
117
53. Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G (Snapdragon)
115
53. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (Exynos)
115
58. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
112
59. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
111
59. 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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