We subjected the Samsung Galaxy S23+ to our rigorous SBMARK audio test suite to measure its performance both when recording sound using its built-in microphones, and when playing audio through its speakers.
Overview
Key audio specs include:
- Two speakers (1 front top below screen, 1 side bottom)
- No audio jack output
- Dolby Atmos technology
Reproduction
Pros
- Excellent timbre yield
- Good bass
- Good performance overall
Against
- Consistency of volume steps requires fine-tuning.
- Artifact performance is a bit average.
Registration
Pros
- Good overall timbre yield
- Good Audio Zoom despite the device lacks a super telephoto zoom
- Excellent wind noise performance in Life Video and Selfie Video
Against
- The device is very sensitive to Wind in Memo.
- The treble sounds a bit tinny with the recorder app.
- General lack of brightness in all used apps.
We subjected the Samsung Galaxy S23+ to our rigorous SBMARK audio test suite to measure its performance both when recording sound using its built-in microphones, and when playing audio through its speakers.
All S23 Series models feature the same audio specs, and performance results were relatively similar between all three models save for a few minor differences. For example, during playback, the S23+’s color sound remained pleasant despite a slight lack of low-mid range. Our testers thought the bass could have been a bit stronger, but the low end was still satisfying to the ear, complementing the bright but pleasant highs. However, tonal balance depended on volume.
In recording, the S23+ delivered excellent audio zoom performance, just like the S23 and S23 Ultra, but the S23 Ultra had the edge over the other two due to its wide telezoom level, which allowed it to earn significant points in the timbral attribute.
Hear about the playback performance of the smartphone tested in this comparison with some of its competitors:
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (Exynos)
Recordings of smartphones playing some of our songs at 60 LAeq in an anechoic environment via 2 microphones in AB configuration, at 30 cm
Here’s how the Samsung Galaxy S23+ fares in playback use cases compared to its competitors:
Playback of use case scores
Since the audio performance of the Galaxy S23+ was the same in all other test areas, we direct you to the Galaxy S23 Ultra audio test results for all the details.
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