Screen and display
If you're familiar with the Galaxy S22, the display specs of the S23 aren't going to be anything new. That's not necessarily a bad thing though because the S22 Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen really delivered when it comes to brightness, contrast, and color vibrancy - same thing you can expect for the S23.
At 6.1 inches, the Samsung Galaxy S23 screen size does fall slightly short of its bigger sibling, but if you're like me and prefer smaller phones, then this shouldn't be an issue. The S23 does, however, outperform the S23 Plus when it comes to pixels density. As with previous models, the S23 boasts a maximum brightness that puts other smartphones to shame. While the S22 impressed with a max brightness potential of 1,300 nits, the S23 goes even further at 1,750 nits. At peak brightness, the Galaxy S23 comes out on top compared to the iPhone 14 and Google Pixel 7, but be careful using it at max as you'll drain your battery significantly faster.
Although the screen size delivers a smaller display, the screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels is identical to that of the S23 Plus. Whether you're watching TikTok videos or streaming movies and shows, the enhanced definition is really impressive.
With a refresh rate of 120Hz, the S23 allows for smooth scrolling, without impacting on-screen animations. At the highest refresh rate, I didn't notice any lag bouncing between gaming, social media and the camera. That being said, the refresh rate is variable. If you're looking to push a fully-charged battery further, turn off the adaptive refresh feature and opt for 60Hz instead.
Another welcome feature here is a new and improved Advanced Vision Booster. This will adjust your screen automatically, bringing you the best contrast and color accuracy in all ambient light settings. At times, this feature was more bothersome as it forces your eyes to adjust to new settings, but it did result in more vibrant images. Furthermore, the dark mode feature here is incredibly impressive, offering a degree of sharpness that's comparable with standard viewing on non-smartphone devices.