The career of the new top-of-the-line Samsung mobile phones does not end with the launch of the three Galaxy S23s: One UI, Android main version and security bug fixes updates will arrive for the trio for years. And those who would like to better protect their top-class phone, or just customize its appearance according to their individual style, can choose from a range of official accessories.
The two-piece frame case of the Galaxy S23 can be snapped onto the back with or without a card holder [+]
In the manufacturer’s catalog, there is an elegant leather case, a protective element that can be folded and unfolded like a book with a window for the watch and some basic information (Smart View Wallet case), a framed, durable case for bank cards or a simple transparent cover. The version of the silicones with a strap provides an additional function, so that the grip is even more stable when sliding the fingers under the back panel, while the most interesting back panel protective elements are this time provided by another, modular solution with a round fastener, see:
Snap-on cases on the right, screw-on accessories on the left [+]
Such an accessory is the durable case of the S23 family, which was tested under the MIL-STD-810G transit drop standard, dropped on a steel surface from a height of one and a half meters. This large accessory definitely increases the size of the mobile phone, in return the energy of accidental drops is likely to be dissipated by the case, and not by the phone’s aluminum frame or two Gorilla Glass Victus 2 glass panels.
The durable case of the Galaxy S23+ with the card holder included in the package [+]
The durable case basically carries the above card holder on its back, which can be unscrewed at the bottom by pressing a button, so that the other part of the packaging, the metal support, can be screwed on with a simple movement. This requires some trial and getting used to at first, then the exchange is routine and easy.
The durable case of the Galaxy S23+ also comes with a stand [+]
A wrist hook can be attached to one corner of the case, and a carabiner can be attached to the support, but the security of the grip is also increased by pushing our fingers through it. With the support, the S23 also rests on its feet horizontally and vertically.
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A Samsung protective case is also available in a transparent design that has a fastener on the back – the latter is protected by a white cap if there is nothing on it. This is where things start to get exciting: good-looking and useful functional accessories can be attached to the holder, not only improving the nature and safety of the grip, but also adding some style to the thing, and Samsung has several partners in this.
Third-party functional accessories compatible with the mount (source: Samsung)
But you can also add a swiveling metal support to the back of the S23s, which is a separate accessory, but can of course be purchased together with the mounting case. With this accessory, you can adjust the S23 Ultra for horizontal and vertical desktop use in the following way, and then you don’t even need a DeX projection – with a support, the phone can be used as a DeX touchpad even more comfortably.
Galaxy S23 Ultra, fixed back panel and rotatable support [+]
Compared to magnetic solutions, the holder keeps the accessories stable and strong on the back, of which the Camera Grip Stand is undoubtedly the coolest.
The Camera Grip Stand, with retracted legs and a Bluetooth shutter release from the top [+]
As the name suggests, this accessory is a vertical/horizontal support and camera accessory in one, which not only provides grip security and extra stability (this comes in handy when taking photos and videos at night): it also has a shutter release button on top that can be lifted out and used as a remote control use.
The Camera Grip Stand can also be used as a mini tripod, shooting from a distance [+]
And if you pull out the three legs at the bottom, the slightly vertically adjustable accessory becomes a small stand, and you can shoot the shot remotely with the shutter connected via Bluetooth. This can be useful when taking astrophotography or timelapse, but of course you can also take a large group picture without someone having to hold and operate the mobile in the distance.
The shutter mounts magnetically on top of the grip [+]
Since the grip can be folded in two directions from the fixing side, you can hold the S23 mobiles in the above way without your finger hanging in the field of view of the ultra-wide camera. And as you can see below, taking selfies is also more confident with a lower risk of dropping the mobile if you hold onto the Camera Grip Stand.
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These are just a few of Samsung’s widely available accessories, and modularity is given by the cases with fasteners, so we would not be surprised if more and more interesting accessories arrive from the manufacturer and its partners over time. The range can be viewed here, and of course we recommend ourselves, in case anyone missed our Galaxy S23 and S23+ double test, or the detailed analysis of the S23 Ultra.
