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Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

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Display6.6 inches
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
FCC identifierA3LSMS916B

RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.

The SAR overview.

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue

Head SAR0.72 W/kg45% of US localized limit
Body SAR1.01 W/kg63% of US localized limit
Simultaneous head1.59 W/kg99% of US localized limit
Simultaneous body1.37 W/kg86% of US localized limit
0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kgUS localized test values · 1 g average

Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →

Additional SAR values & source information
Hotspot (US)1.28 W/kg
Product-specific use (US)1.13 W/kg
Head (EU, 10 g)— W/kg
Body (EU, 10 g)— W/kg
FCC IDA3LSMS916B — FCC equipment search ↗
SourceRF Safe original phone profile ↗
Data noteValues are reported by the RF Safe source record and have not been independently re-tested here. Zero or blank source values are shown as not listed.

Your SAR comparison, at a glance.

Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus SAR comparison chart showing cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values

RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.

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RF Safe reference illustrations for this phone.

Head exposure reference

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus head SAR reference illustration

Body exposure reference

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus body SAR reference illustration

Source illustrations visualize the RF Safe record. They are not scans of an individual, a measured personal dose, or a forecast of disease. Read the numerical labels and the original test context.

Every specification, in one place.

Historical RF Safe reference data. Software, pricing, and availability may have changed.

General
PhoneSamsung Galaxy S23 Plus
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
AnnouncedFebruary 1, 2023
Availability (source snapshot)Available
Price (historical source)C$ 1,399.99 / ₹ 94,999 / $ 849.00 / £ 1,049.00 / € 1,086.72
Model NamesSM-S916B, SM-S916B/DS, SM-S916U, SM-S916U1, SM-S916W, SM-S916N, SM-S9160, SM-S916E, SM-S916E/DS
Display
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak)
Size6.6 inches, 105.3 cm2 (~87.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
FeaturesAlways-on display
Display TestContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Camera
Main CameraTriple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0m, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0m, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120 (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4m, Super Steady video
Main FeaturesLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie CameraSingle Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF
Selfie Camera FeaturesDual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+
Selfie Camera Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery
TypeLi-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable
Battery TestEndurance rating 111h
Charging45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min (advertised) 15W wireless (Qi/PMA) 4.5W reverse wireless
Hardware
Operating system (source snapshot)Android 13, One UI 5.1
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 740
PerformanceAnTuTu: 1234077 (v9) GeekBench: 5073 (v5.1) GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Internal Storage256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM UFS 4.0
Card SlotNo
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Connectivity
Wi-fiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
GPSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFCYes
RadioNo
Sound
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm JackNo
Loudspeaker Test-26.5 LUFS (Good)
Design
TypeBar
Dimensions157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm (6.21 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight196 g (6.91 oz)
ColorsPhantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Network
SpeedHSPA, LTE-A (up to 7CA), 5G
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised)
2G NetworkGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
3G NetworkHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Network1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 29, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5G Network1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 7, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA

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