The Samsung Galaxy S23+ (2023) captures Expert RAW in DNG format and has no mechanical shutter — the image counter stored in each DNG file records total electronic captures. Drop an Expert RAW file to read it instantly.
Check Image Counter →The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset — the first Galaxy S series to ship with Snapdragon globally, ending the regional Exynos split introduced with the Galaxy S21. The triple-camera system consists of a 50 MP ISOCELL GN9 main sensor (f/1.8, OIS, 23 mm equiv), a 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120°), and a 10 MP 3× telephoto (f/2.4, OIS). The 6.6-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display runs at 120 Hz with a peak brightness of 1 750 nits.
Like all Samsung Galaxy smartphones, the S23+ uses CMOS electronic readout exclusively. There is no mechanical focal-plane shutter. The image counter in Expert RAW DNG files increments with every capture regardless of which camera is used.
| Model | Release | Main Sensor | Shutter Type | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S23+ | 2023 | 50 MP ISOCELL GN9 | Electronic only | DNG (Expert RAW) |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | 2023 | 50 MP ISOCELL GN9 | Electronic only | DNG (Expert RAW) |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | 2023 | 200 MP ISOCELL HP2 | Electronic only | DNG (Expert RAW) |
| Samsung Galaxy S22+ | 2022 | 50 MP ISOCELL GN5 | Electronic only | DNG (Expert RAW) |
.dng extension.exiftool -ImageNumber yourfile.DNG to read the counter directly from metadata.The image counter indicates usage intensity but carries no mechanical wear implication. Key factors when evaluating a used S23+:
| What to Check | How |
|---|---|
| Battery health | Settings → Battery and device care → Battery. Samsung flags batteries below 80% as degraded |
| Display condition | Check the 6.6-inch AMOLED for burn-in (navigation bar, status icons) and dead pixels; test at maximum brightness |
| Camera lenses | Inspect all three lenses for scratches; test the telephoto OIS at distance and the main camera in low light |
| Frame and glass | Inspect the Armor Aluminum frame and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back for cracks or dents |
| Image counter | High count (>50,000) suggests intensive photography use — useful context, not a failure indicator |
Samsung’s Expert RAW app provides multi-frame RAW capture (stacking multiple frames for reduced noise), an astrophoto mode, and manual controls (ISO, shutter speed, white balance, focus). RAW files are saved as industry-standard DNG, compatible with Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, and darktable.
The image counter is stored in the DNG ImageNumber EXIF tag. This counter is maintained in persistent device memory and increments across all cameras and modes. It cannot be reset by a factory reset or software update.
The Galaxy S23 and S23+ share an identical triple-camera system — same 50 MP GN9 main sensor, same ultrawide, same telephoto. The S23+ differentiates itself with a larger 6.6-inch display (vs 6.1-inch on the base S23), a bigger 4700 mAh battery (vs 3900 mAh), and 45 W wired charging (vs 25 W on the base S23).
No. All Samsung Galaxy smartphones use CMOS electronic readout. There is no focal-plane shutter mechanism and no rated mechanical lifespan.
The S23 and S23+ share identical camera hardware; the S23+ is simply larger (6.6-inch vs 6.1-inch display) with a larger battery and faster charging. The S23 Ultra steps up to a 200 MP main sensor, a 10× periscope telephoto, a built-in S Pen, and a QHD+ display.
No. The counter is stored in persistent hardware memory and cannot be reset by a factory reset or any software action. It reliably reflects total device usage since manufacture.
The S23+ ships with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy globally — there is no Exynos variant for the S23 series. This is a notable departure from previous generations (S22 used Exynos 2200 in most markets). The image counter in DNG files is unaffected by the chipset choice.