Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/23/2023 3:04 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB) 35Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T) Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)

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35 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)
+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core (32nm)
+8GB LPDDR5X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+256GB (218GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.41
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+422 PPI38% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	306 PPI
+6.1"27% Larger screen	vs	4.8"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP8 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/1.56" inches92% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)44% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4 KitKat
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps29 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3900 mAh86% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	2 microphones
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
168 grams (5.88 ounces)	vs	+133 grams (4.66 ounces)26% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

21 Common items in both devices

Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)
Other model names	Galaxy S23 5G (SM-S911B/Dual-SIM)	Telstra Samsung Galaxy S3 i9305T (4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023	10/1/2012
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 146.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	422 PPI	306 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)
System version	Android 13	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 4.4 KitKat
User Interface	One UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4412 (32nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 740	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (440MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1231075 (v9) Geekbench: 4950 (v5.1) GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 4.0	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1920 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 ()	LTE 1800/2600
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 ()	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 ()	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) HDR10+	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity	3900 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	11 hours
Standby	feature not registered	510 hours (21.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305T)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.75W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body)	0.41W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.963W/kg (head), 1.304W/kg (body)	0.244W/kg (head), 0.237W/kg (body)