The Galaxy S23 is going to be a pretty darn good phone for gaming, even if it isn’t a gaming phone and doesn’t have any features that are exceedingly gaming-centric. That’s because Samsung does take into account that people will use their phones for mobile gaming. And with that, the Galaxy S23 is packing the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform. This will be the top chipset that ends up being used in every top tier gaming phone from 2023.
So from the get-go, the Galaxy S23 is off to a good start with its gaming prowess. But more than the leading chipset for gaming, the device also packs a 5,000mAh battery for longer gaming sessions. And to keep things cool during those longer gaming sessions, an improved vapor cooling chamber. Which is available on all Galaxy S23 models as well.
Will this be the best phone for gaming on the planet? If you value unique features like AirTriggers found on the ROG Phone 6 Pro, then no. Probably not. But what works the best for everyone is subjective. And putting all of that aside, playing demanding games on the Galaxy S23 will be no doubt be an enjoyable experience.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra offers faster gaming performance
Performance is, in many people’s opinions, the single most important aspect of any piece of gaming hardware. The Galaxy S23 is built to deliver a top-performing experience. Samsung says the Galaxy S23 Ultra offers graphics performance that’s 40% faster than the Galaxy S22 Ultra. And the battery lasts more than 20% longer. That suggests your games should look better, and run smoother, while being able to game for longer.
All of that definitely adds up to a better gaming experience. Additionally, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will support real-time ray tracing. You won’t find any fancy bells and whistles or special gaming gimmicks here. But the Galaxy S23 Ultra, and its brethren, will hang with the best of them when it comes to making games look good and run smoothly. Of that you can be sure.