I had the S10e prior to the S23. I admit that I kept the older model until Samsung provided an S series phone that was small enough for me to hold comfortably or stow in a normal-sized pocket, and I jumped on the S23 in spring 2023. After a year, I have not regretted my decision.
The photo quality is great, the 5G connectivity is reliable, and despite having waaaaayyyy too many apps loaded, the phone is just as responsive today as it was when it was brand new a year ago.
Of course, I will always dock Samsung a star for its pre-installed, worthless programs that cannot be un-installed (Bixby, anyone?), but overall this is a solid phone!