Samsung Galaxy S23+ / S23 Plus

Lovely flat-screen design and distinct camera arrangement ; Smooth software performance ; Solid battery life

It's really expensive, especially considering Pixel 7 Pro ; No longer the camera champ, look at Xiaomi 13 Pro ; The S23 Ultra is the all-in option

There's a lot to love about the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus: its flat screen is more practical to use than the curved one of the S23 Ultra; the battery life is really impressive for this generation; and there's all the brightness, power and software...

A handsome new look ; Bespoke Snapdragon chipset ; More base storage than predecessor

Not distinct enough ; Deserved a 108MP sensor

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus bundles its smaller sibling’s impressive design, performance and camera credentials into a larger but more expensive package. As such, it may prove an attractive proposition for Galaxy newcomers in the market for a...

Massive performance boost ; Battery life is astonishing ; Gorgeous OLED display

£100 price increase ; Few camera changes ; No microSD slot

Samsung would have done well to introduce at least something special with the Plus model this year to help it stand out, rather than simply playing it safe and sticking with its tried-and-tested “bigger screen, bigger battery” formula. However, it’s a...

Flagship-grade performance, with battery life to match ; Very capable cameras in all conditions ; Feels every bit like a premium phone

Poor value for money ; No major improvement to cameras ; Design feels very familiar

Just as capable as the regular S23, only with a bigger screen. You pay handsomely for the extra display space, though.

Comfortable, practical design Beautiful AMOLED display Outstanding performance Storage starts at 256GB Two-day battery life 45W wired charging

Bland camera design Only 3x optical zoom Awkward price

“The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus isn't the S23 model everyone should buy. But for the right person, it's pretty tough to beat.”

Simple, yet modern sturdy and comfortable design with IP68 rating and Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

No expandable storage.

Should you buy the S23+, then? Well, that's a pretty tough question and an ultimately personal decision. What the S23+ offers is a solid and dependable Samsung flagship experience with all of the bells and whistles, as well as potential drawbacks that...

Excellent performance ; Big, vibrant display ; Fantastic cameras ; Impressive battery life ; Industry-leading software upgrade policy

Lower resolution than the Galaxy S23 Ultra ; No S Pen ; Expensive

The S23+ has the most mainstream appeal in Samsung's Galaxy phone lineup, with many of the same features as the S23 Ultra in a more comfortable size for a couple of hundred dollars less.

Pros ; – Bright and vivid display ; – Awesome performance ; – Brilliant camera performance ; – Great battery life ; – Understated, but premium design ; – Speakers ; – Great ergonomics and feel in the hand ; – Long software update commitment

Cons ; – Cameras not as great as that of the Galaxy S23 Ultra ; – 45W wired charging, with no charging brick in the box ; – System applications take up a lot of memory

Superb performance ; Excellent battery life ; Bright and vivid display ; Improved camera image quality ; Excellent selfie camera ; Friendly and ergonomic design ; Superb video stabilization ; Superb performance ; Excellent battery life ; Super-bright...

Display isn't as accurate as previous Galaxy flagships ; Lots of storage reserved by the system ; Somewhat boring color options ; Display isn't as accurate as previous Galaxy flagships ; Lots of storage reserved by the system ; Boring color options