Magsafe S23+ Case 👉 https://mikeobrienmedia.com/MagsafePeakCase Samsung Galaxy S23+ 👉 https://mikeobrienmedia.com/S23Plus It has been two weeks since Samsung shipped the S23+ and one month since I first held one in my hands. It is time to talk about the nuances, best cases, hidden features, and hidden flaws. Follow me on social media! (it's always just @mikeobrienn) Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikeobrienn Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeobrienn TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mikeobrienn About me: https://mikeobrienmedia.com/ Please comment below with any questions you might have. Thank you all for watching! I appreciate you! ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES: DESIGN I like the boxy edges, but it does make the phone feel a bit larger The corners may feel a bit aggressive until you get used to it Improved over last year, with matching floating cameras for a cohesive flagship lineup Some may say the minimal style is boring. I like it I like the matte back. Less slippery Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and Armor Aluminum IP68 6.6” super AMOLED 120Hz works really well FHD+, but looks great I was coming from the Pixel 7 pro, so the ultrasonic FP sensor is always great Feels larger and moves around during setup Fastest, most accurate, and most secure Bezels I always kind of liked curved displays, but this flat display is great because you can get a cheap tempered glass screen protector and it will never scratch Starting at 256GB is nice. I migrated all my files and photos over when I set it up Very fast performance Overall a very familiar device, which is good. Subtle welcomed changes, while keeping the things that worked PERFORMANCE Fastest android chip on the market Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Samsung Stepping away from Exynos CAMERA TEST A very familiar setup - not much new here Now a 12MP selfie lens with autofocus 50MP Wide - Samsung claims to have improved the dynamic range by 4x 12MP Ultrawide Unfortunately the ultrawide focus is fixed, so no macro mode 3x Optical Up to 30x max digital zoom Upgraded 12MP selfie lens - 4k60 capabilities Excited to try out the night selfie portrait Astrophoto 8K30 video without much crop SPEAKER TEST BATTERY TEST Full battery at 9:20AM, 10min screen time IMPROVEMENTS Magsafe case from Peak Design Reduce animations? Sometimes things feel slower Change the wallpaper with each mode (work mode, etc) Unlike the Pixel, I don’t enable the FaceID on samsung phones - it just isn't necessary Switch to Google Messages to chat with other android users and receive iPhone reactions without annoying texts. Instead… When you set up the phone, decline any apps you don’t need. This phone comes with some cluttering software I can make a video about the top hidden features like object eraser, etc. WHAT’s MISSING Less camera hardware than ultra No s-pen Lower resolution display If you like bigger phones, but not massive ultra phones, this is great. They held their price constant over the past three years despite inflation, but competition has caught up. The pixel 7 pro has a better camera in my opinion and other advantages while costing $250 less. It’s a tough space, but if you like Samsung, this is a compelling buy. If you buy it, I am confident you will like it. Personally, I will be sticking with my Pixel 7 Pro Probably not worth upgrading from the S22+ or the Pixel 7 Pro Disclaimer: This video is purely based on my experiences, research, and opinions. You and only you are responsible for your actions. I made this channel to advise viewers and I truly hope to help you all out. I love making these videos and connecting with my viewers! One or more of the products shown in this video may have been sent to me at no cost. This does not influence my opinions; I always cover both pros and cons. This channel is monetized via YouTube ads as well as some affiliate links. If a purchase is made after clicking the link, I will receive a small commission at no extra charge to the buyer. Thank you all for watching!