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4.13out of 5
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Manufacturer codeSM-S916BZKGEUB
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About the Samsung Galaxy S23+ SM-S916B
Samsung SM-S916BZKGEUB is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 16.8 cm (6.6"); internal storage capacity: 512 GB; mobile network generation: 5G; operating system installed: Android 13. This entry covers manufacturer code SM-S916BZKGEUB. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 16.8 cm (6.6") display is specified at 2340 x 1080 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
The listed maximum refresh rate is 120 Hz. A higher refresh rate can make scrolling and supported games look smoother. The rate used depends on the app and display settings, and can affect battery life.
- Screen size
- 16.8 cm (6.6")
- Screen resolution
- 2340 x 1080 pixels
- Maximum refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Processor family
- Snapdragon
- Processor model
- 8 Gen 2
- Memory (RAM)
- 8 GB
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GSMArena
4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
Reviewed model: Samsung Galaxy S23+. Storage, colour and included accessories may differ from this listing.
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How-To Geek
4.00 / 5Original rating: 8 / 10
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4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus ticks a lot of boxes. It has a good, big screen; versatile camera and long battery life. This might not be the most exciting phone of 2023, but it's a reliable device to have by your side. PROS Perfect size Long battery life Y...
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4.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 80%
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 ease-of-us...
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Samsung Galaxy S23+ SM-S916B specifications
Manufacturer code: SM-S916BZKGEUB · Icecat product 107934950 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 16.8 cm (6.6") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Processor family | Snapdragon |
| Processor model | 8 Gen 2 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Storage capacity | 512 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 5G |
| Rear camera resolution | 50 MP |
| Battery capacity | 4700 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Android 13 |
| NFC | Yes |
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Audio & listening4 details
| Speakerphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Speakers | stereo |
| Audio system | Dolby Atmos |
| Audio formats supported | 3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF |
Display9 details
| Screen shape | Flat |
|---|---|
| Display technology marketing name | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Panel type | OLED |
| Display glass type | Gorilla Glass |
| Display number of colours | 16 million colours |
| Maximum display brightness (HDR) | 1200 cd/m² |
| Maximum display brightness (Outdoor) | 1750 cd/m² |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | Yes |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology | High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus) |
Processor, memory & storage6 details
| Processor cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.36 GHz |
| Compatible memory cards | Not supported |
| Maximum frame rate | 30 fps |
| Panorama | Yes |
Camera, image & video29 details
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) | 10 MP |
|---|---|
| Third rear camera resolution (numeric) | 12 MP |
| Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric) | 50 MP |
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.8 |
| Second rear camera aperture number | 2.4 |
| Third rear camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Rear camera pixel size | 1 µm |
| Second rear camera pixel size | 1.4 µm |
| Third rear camera pixel size | 1 µm |
| Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 85° |
| Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 120° |
| Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 36° |
| Optical zoom | 3x |
| Digital zoom | 30x |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 12 MP |
| Front camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Front camera pixel size | 1.12 µm |
| Front camera field of view (FOV) angle | 80° |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Video capture resolution (max) | 7680 x 4320 pixels |
| Resolution at capture speed | 1280x720@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 7680x4320@30fps |
| Video recording modes | 720p, 1080p, 2160p, 4320p |
| Rear camera type | Triple camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Image stabilizer type | Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) |
| Video call | Yes |
| Video formats supported | 3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM |
Printing, scanning & paper1 detail
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
|---|
Connections & wireless15 details
| SIM card capability | Dual SIM |
|---|---|
| SIM card type | NanoSIM + eSIM |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| 2G bands (primary SIM) | 850,1900,1800,900 MHz |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Headphone connectivity | USB Type-C |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max) | 23 h |
| SIM card ejector pin | Yes |
Power & battery7 details
| Fast charging | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wireless charging | Yes |
| Removable battery | No |
| Talk time (4G) (max) | 44 h |
| Wireless audio playback time | 84 h |
| Wireless video playback time | 27 h |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
Controls & features8 details
| Slow motion mode | Yes |
|---|---|
| Slow motion rate | 960fps @FHD, 240fps @FHD |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
| Voice commands | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Geomagnetic sensor | Yes |
| Hall sensor | Yes |
Design & dimensions10 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Colour name | Phantom Black |
| Protection features | Dust resistant, Water resistant |
| Housing material | Aluminium |
| Water and dust resistance (IP rating) | IP68 |
| Width | 76.2 mm |
| Depth | 7.6 mm |
| Height | 157.8 mm |
| Weight | 195 g |
Software & compatibility4 details
| 3G bands supported | 2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz |
|---|---|
| 4G bands supported | 2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,1500,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz |
| 5G bands supported | 2100,700,1900,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500,1500 MHz |
| Compatibility | Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Fit e, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active, Gear Fit2 Pro, Gear Fit2, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Gear S2 |
Further product details33 details
| Gorilla Glass version | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
|---|---|
| Pixel density | 393 ppi |
| User memory | 453.6 GB |
| Flash type | LED |
| Time lapse mode | Yes |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Night mode | Yes |
| Portrait mode | Yes |
| 2G standards | GSM |
| 3G standards | WCDMA |
| 4G standard | LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD |
| 5G standard | Sub6 TDD |
| MIMO | Yes |
| Modulation | 1024-QAM |
| Short Message Service (SMS) | Yes |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Yes | |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| Platform | Android |
| Browsing time (4G) (max) | 22 h |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
| Repairability index | 8.2 |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Security update term | 31 January 2028 |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Cables included | USB |
|---|
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