Whereas we’re not anticipating the Samsung Galaxy S23 line to land till subsequent 12 months, there aren’t many high-profile handsets due within the meantime. So a rising variety of leaks are centered on these telephones, the newest of which reveals some potential digicam and battery particulars.

In line with GalaxyClub (opens in new tab) (by way of GSMArena (opens in new tab)) the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus may have a 4,700mAh battery, which might make for a not insignificant improve on the 4,500mAh capability of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus.

The latter cellphone we judged to have enough life in our overview, however removed from distinctive, so an additional 200mAh right here may very well be a fascinating improve.

Sadly although, it’s not an improve that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Extremely shall be getting as nicely, in accordance with this leak; with that cellphone apparently sticking with the admittedly first rate 5,000mAh capability cell of its predecessor.

That’s a disgrace, as whereas the Galaxy S22 Extremely has first rate battery life, as our overview notes it didn’t fairly meet our expectations. It’s value noting additionally that that is the second time we’ve heard that the S23 Extremely may have a 5,000mAh battery, in order that’s trying seemingly.

Transferring on to the digicam, and this identical supply claims that the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus will each have a 12MP ultra-wide snapper; similar to their predecessors. The supply expects this identical sensor for use by the Galaxy S23 Extremely as nicely, however is unable to verify that for now.

Evaluation: it’s time for an ultra-wide improve

Primarily based on this newest leak it’s sounding like not a complete lot shall be altering on these new telephones, which is essentially consistent with what we’ve heard earlier than, however within the case of the ultra-wide digicam that’s particularly disappointing.

Samsung has used the identical ultra-wide digicam from the Galaxy S20 onwards, so if it repeats itself as soon as extra with the S23 line then that shall be 4 years in a row with no vital upgrades to this explicit digicam sensor.

That’s unlucky, as ultra-wide cameras will be extraordinarily helpful, if the sensor isn’t as much as scratch, nonetheless, then individuals is perhaps disinclined to make use of them.

Samsung isn’t alone in neglecting ultra-wide upgrades. The first digicam on a cellphone is the one which often will get probably the most consideration – and subsequently probably the most upgrades, whereas telephoto cameras can generally have huge zoom numbers hooked up, making them a flashy part that can also be extra prone to be improved 12 months to 12 months. However ultra-wides typically miss out, and that’s an actual disgrace.

Regardless of this, there’s a excessive probability the Samsung Galaxy S23 Extremely will rank among the many finest digicam telephones, however it will be even higher if Samsung improved this key part.