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Galaxy S23 lacks these properties of the Plus S23 model
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S23 series will be launched on February 1st, 2023. It will have a total of three devices- Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. All these three devices vary in terms of features and services based on their category. In particular, the Ultra model brings excessive advancements over the other two. The other two models also show differences, in which the Plus model gets more services than the Base.
Recently, a twitter user Chunvn8888 shared information about the Galaxy S23 Base model through a tweet that shows the features of the two upper S23 models, which the Base model lacks. This article will let you know the dissimilarities between the Base and Plus models. Their differences are provided below, but before that, let’s have a look at the similarities between the Galaxy S23 and S23+ devices.
Galaxy S23 and S23+: Similarities
- Android 13 with One UI 5.1.
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
- An 8GB LPDDR5X RAM.
- A 12MP selfie camera and triple camera setup on the back (50MP+12MP+10MP).
- A Full HD+ AMOLED 2X Display with 120Hz refresh rate.
- HDR10+ support and 1750 nits peak brightness.
- 10W wireless and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.
- Armor Aluminium frame.
- Stereo speakers.
- IP68 rating.
- Others- Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC, USB 3.2 Type-C port, and an Ultrasonic Fingerprint Reader.
What does the S23 Plus have that the Base model doesn’t?
As per the tweet, the base Galaxy S23 model will be different from the Galaxy S23+ in the below-mentioned terms.
No UFS 4.0 storage chip for the 128GB storage variant
Notably, in the Galaxy S23 series, the Base model is the only device that still has a 128GB storage variant (in pair with 8GB RAM), but it does not use the UFS 4.0 storage chip. The 128GB storage variant is the only device that uses the UFS 3.1 storage chip, which has nearly half the read and writes speed of the USF 4.0 one. Undoubtedly, it will be slower than the rest, even from its own 256GB storage variant.
The Base model uses the Wi-Fi 6E and not Wi-Fi 7
Besides the storage chip, the Base model also lacks the Wi-Fi 7 technology, which the other two members of the S23 series have. Instead, the Base model contains Wi-Fi 6E support. It is said that the Wi-Fi 7 has 4.8x better bandwidth than the Wi-Fi 6E. However, both of them have access to 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz radio frequency bands.
Other minor lacks of the Base Galaxy S23
Other than the above-mentioned features, the base S23 also loses in terms of battery capacity, charging support, and bezel width. The Base model has the smallest battery in the whole series (3900mAh), which doesn’t even support the 45W fast charging, while the rest two do. Besides, it also has a small Display (6.1-inch) and a wider bezel than the Plus and Ultra models. It is also reported that it is not getting the UWB that the S23+ has in it.
Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 200MP HP2 sensor outshines Samsung’s own previous 200MP HP1 sensor
Samsung Galaxy devices come with numerous customizable applications that offer a multitude of options, enabling users to easily customize the UI elements and participate in the Galaxy ecosystem. Among the many modules available, the Lockstar module offers the ability to customize the lock screen.
With the lockstar module, users get some additional options to customize the lock screen and AOD of the Galaxy smartphone and tablet. Unfortunately, it doesn’t provide the AOD-related customization feature for the Galaxy S24 yet, but now there is good news for the users as the company has confirmed to provide some additional settings for managing the Always on Display screen.
According to the information, some Galaxy S24 users in Korea have made numerous complaints and demanded some customizability of AOD through Lockstar. However, it is unclear if these changes will be implemented through the next application update or in a different way. However, the Good Lock support team has confirmed that they are actively working on this issue.
If we talk about the AOD customization option available on other devices, you can change the color and style of the clock and other elements, and you can also manage the brightness of the AOD manually.
Samsung ritually went with the fun and vibrant color option for its Galaxy Z Flip series, and this time also the brand could stay on the same strategy for its forthcoming Galaxy Z Flip 6—recent rumors revealing plenty of details regarding the sixth-generation Galaxy Z Foldable.
Samsung is gearing up to introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 foldable at the Galaxy Unpacked event in July. These devices have also been spotted on the 3C certification website, which points to an unchanged battery charging speed.
Now the Display Supply Chain Consultant, Ross Young, has revealed the color and storage variants of the upcoming foldable phones. If the reports are to be believed, Samsung could offer seven color choices for the Galaxy Z Flip 6, which are as follows:
- Crafted in black, light blue, mint, peach, silver shadow, white, and yellow.
The executive stated that the light green and silver shades will be marketed as mint and silver shadow. However, these color variants are already found on the Galaxy Z Flip 5. It will be interesting to see whether Samsung will adopt a darker or lighter hue on the Flip 6.
The Crafted Black, Peach, and White choices are expected to be available in specific regions or in limited quantities. Notably, the lavender/purple color, which has been a staple on the Z Flips, is missing. Jumping on the Galaxy Z Fold 6, so the color options are still similar as previously reported. But here’s the catchable fact: Dark Blue will be marketed as Navy and Silver as Silver Shadow. A new light pink has also appeared, along with low-volume colors like black and white.
Apart from the color options, the reports also revealed that Samsung could continue to offer the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 in two variants based on storage:
- 256 GB and 512 GB storage options.
Finally, the Galaxy C series is officially back in existence as Samsung, without any noise, announced the Galaxy C55 model.
Samsung debuted its Galaxy C55 device without even receiving any notification, although at the moment, the device is listed only on Samsung China’s official website. The Galaxy C series is not the latest one, since the giant used to launch smartphones under the C series but suddenly the series vanished away, and now it’s back in the market with the Galaxy C55, initially in China.
Apart from the announcement of the device, Samsung has not revealed any details regarding price or availability.
The Galaxy C55 has now officially debuted in China, which means that it will soon go on sale and also be available in other regions. The info stated that the Galaxy C55 will be available for purchase in China for:
- 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage = 1,999 Yuan (nearly $275).
- 12GB RAM + 256GB internal storage = 2,299 Yuan (nearly $320).
Samsung Galaxy C55 Key Specs:
The Samsung Galaxy C55 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, FHD+ resolution, and 1000 nits peak brightness, plus a center-aligned punch-hole cutout and in-screen fingerprint scanner.
The brand powered it with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor, a 5,000mAh battery, and the support of 45W wired fast charging. The triple-camera setup includes a 50MP primary, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 5MP macro. On the flip side, a 50MP selfie camera is housed.
Available in two color options: orange and fashion black, both of which arrive with a stitched vegan leather back. The smartphone measures 7.8mm in thickness and weighs around 180 grams. If the reports are to be believed, the Galaxy C55 will launch in China on April 28.