FAQs
So it's obviously a rip-off and the S23 models don't have a micro SD card slot anymore. The Galaxy S20 series, including the S20 FE, were the very last Samsung flagship phones to have a micro SD card slot, Samsung removed the micro SD card slot on the the S21 and beyond.
Does the S23 have an external SD card slot? ›
No, the Galaxy S23 series does not come with a microSD card slot. As expected, the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra do not support expandable storage. This means it's important to figure out how much storage you need on a phone so you can buy the storage variant that works for you.
Does Samsung S23 have headphone jack? ›
Does S23 Series have the 3.5mm headset slot and external SD card support? The Galaxy S23 Series does not have a 3.5mm headset slot. However, you can connect USB-C headset or use a USB C to headset jack adaptor to make use of a wired 3.5mm headset. The Galaxy S23 Series does not support microSD cards.
Why did Samsung get rid of the SD card slot? ›
Not all phones can now take a SD card as it's no longer used on the higher flagship models due to bigger storage so was finally removed in upto date models. Your phone shares the SIM card slot with your SD card. Have you tried the memory card in another device to verify its working?
Does the Galaxy S23 FE have expandable memory? ›
Unlike the cheaper $450 Galaxy A54 5G, the S23 FE does not include expandable storage via microSD. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE includes three cameras: a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens.
Does S23 have 2 SIM slots? ›
Like most modern smartphones, all Galaxy S23 devices offer the dual-SIM, dual standby functionality, meaning both SIMs will be able to make and receive calls seamlessly without having to switch between them every time. To do that, go to phone Settings, tap on 'Connections' and then select 'SIM card manager.
How to increase storage on Samsung S23? ›
Internal storage options for the Galaxy S23
Although you can't expand the smartphone's storage with an external SD card, the S23 does offer an expanded storage option for Galaxy fans. Prospective buyers can pick up the S23 with either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage, the same as the base Galaxy S22 before it.
Are SD cards becoming obsolete? ›
microSD cards were phased out for a reason
The first is that microSD card speeds pale in comparison to that of internal phone storage.
Will Samsung bring back the SD card slot? ›
But it's very unlikely to make a return now. The vast majority of users now are using cloud based backups. So the market is diminishing. Makes no economic sense to add space in the phones internal structure for cards now.
What to do if no SD card slot? ›
So, an adapter was necessary. The adapter is simple enough - plug it into the laptop's USB port and plug in the micro SD card into the adapter. Works just fine. Only negative is the cable is really short but on the flipside, that would be a bonus if you carry it in your pocket.
Snapdragons for All. The Galaxy S23 was one of the first phones to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 system on a chip (SoC). One way Samsung kept the cost of the S23 FE low was to use an older SoC, so it comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, which was the top chip of 2022.
What does FE mean on Samsung S23? ›
FE stands for 'Fan Edition'. Simply put, when you speak, we listen. For each generation of the flagship Galaxy S series, we take on your feedback and produce a device packed with all of your favourite features.
How long will S23 FE be supported? ›
How many operating system updates can I expect to support if I buy the S23 Series? The Galaxy S23 Series is going to receive four years of OneUI upgrades and five years of security updates.
Will Samsung bring back a microSD card? ›
No, it's dead and buried now. I like to use the humble SD card, and have been a fan of them in phones for years. But it's very unlikely to make a return now. The vast majority of users now are using cloud based backups.
Do any new Samsung phones have SD card slot? ›
No, Samsung recently reached a point where none of its flagship smartphones have expandable storage. Both the Galaxy S22 series and Galaxy S21 series lack a microSD slot, something the company's foldable lacked from the start. And this can be a one-way street.
What storage options for the S23 Ultra? ›
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is available in 3 storage options: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. Both the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Galaxy S23 Ultra share three storage options: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
Does the S23 have a USB port? ›
Interestingly enough, the S23 base model has USB PD 3.0 Super Fast Charging at 25W, while the S23+ and S23 Ultra both quick charge at 45W. In essence, that means you'll need a 45W charger for both the S23+ and S23 Ultra, while the S23 can make do off of a 25W charging brick.