The Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra are finally official. Discover all the news, their best available prices and the first promotional offers offered.
Samsung has unveiled its new phones for the year 2023: the Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra. Several changes are to be noted compared to the previous generation, in particular on the side of the processor and the camera! Find all the specificities of the Samsung Galaxy S23 in this article.
The Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra are already available for pre-order on the official Samsung website. The various specialized retailers such as Amazon, Fnac or CDiscount should also soon put their offers online. Don’t hesitate to consult our article dedicated to S23 pre-orders so you don’t miss any of the first offers available.
What’s new in the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 takes up many points already present on its predecessor. The phone has a 6.1-inch AMOLED screen and 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. First novelty: the screen brightness of the S23 can go up to 1750 nits according to Samsung. A measure that was only available on the Ultra version of the S22 at the time.
In terms of design, the S23 is almost identical to the previous generation. Only the photo block changes and now merges into the shell of the device to only reveal the photo sensors, like the S22 Ultra and the rest of the S23 range.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 embeds the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. End of Exynos processors therefore for high-end smartphones from Samsung this year, after very uneven performance on the previous generation of 2022.
The Samsung Galaxy S23’s photo sensors are the same as the S22 except for the selfie camera. The latter goes to 12 Mpx this year in order to capture better photographs in selfie format and to capture more details in your various shots. The other photo sensors of the Samsung Galaxy S23 are:
- 50MP wide-angle sensor.
- 12 MP Ultra Wide Angle sensor.
- Telephoto up to x3 (optical then up to x30 digital) in 10 Mpx.
A small improvement is to be noted on the side of autonomy. The Samsung Galaxy S23 battery has a charging capacity of 3900 mAh compared to 3700 on the latest generation of S22 smartphones. What to hold a few precious minutes more? You’ll have to check first on the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor that handles battery life well on a day-to-day basis.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 will be available from February 17 with two storage options: 128 and 246 GB. However, pre-order bonuses are available and allow you to double your storage space at no additional cost.
The Samsung Galaxy S23+: the right balance?
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ once again stands out as the “happy medium” of high-end smartphones from Samsung. It incorporates most of the new features present in the classic S23, while having a larger size and some small improvements.
The S23+ is equipped with a 6.6-inch screen with an AMOLED panel and an adaptive refresh rate of 120 Hz. The latter will be able to display your content and games with great fluidity, while preserving the autonomy of the phone when you do not need a high refresh rate. Like the basic version, the screen brightness of the S23+ should be able to go up to 1750 nits according to Samsung.
The photo modules of the Samsung Galaxy S23+ are the same as for the basic model. The phone therefore has a main sensor of 50 Mpx, an Ultra Wide Angle of 12 Mpx and a telephoto x3 of 10 Mpx. The new 12 MP selfie sensor is also present to improve the quality of your photos with the camera on the front of the phone.
The other big advantage of the Samsung Galaxy S23 + compared to the basic version comes from its autonomy. The S23+ is equipped with a 3900 mAh battery which is 200 mAh more than the classic S23. Enough to save a few precious minutes of use of the telephone.
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ will be available with its two other models from February 17 in two storage options: 256 and 512 GB. Pre-order bonuses are also available that allow you to double your storage space at no additional cost. By buying for example the 512 GB format, you will only pay the price displayed for the 256 GB.
Discover the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the most high-end smartphone from Samsung (along with the Galaxy Z Fold 4). This phone notably has a very particular design with its very marked edges and far from the rounded edges of the S23 and S23+. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra still includes its S-Pen stylus to establish itself as the reference smartphone in terms of productivity.
A new 200 Mpx photo sensor for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung is one of the best smartphone manufacturers when it comes to photography. The first novelty to come for the Samsung Galaxy S23 is in its camera. The S23 Ultra is equipped with a 200MP main sensor. The latter should allow you to take higher quality shots compared to previous models.
The return of a Snapdragon processor on a Samsung Galaxy S
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra follows its other two models. The firm seems to have heard the complaints of its community compared to the Exynos processor which equipped the S22 in Europe. All Samsung Galaxy S23s therefore have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipone of the most powerful SoCs today.
Autonomy that should improve
Although the battery of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra does not change from its predecessor, there are some chances that the battery life of the phone will still be improved. The S23 Ultra still has a 5000 mAh battery, but its Snapdragon processor should manage battery life better than the Exynos chip that fitted the S22 Ultra. Data that will however have to be verified during the various tests of the specialized press.
Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra data sheets.
In order to clearly identify the differences between each smartphone that makes up the S23 range, we offer you an overview of the products. Discover the technical data sheets of the new Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra smartphones.
| Features | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 6.1″ Full HD+ | 6.6″ Full HD+ | 6.6″ Quad HD+ |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | To confirm | To confirm | To confirm |
| Storage space | 128 GB / 256 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP / 12 MP / 10 MP | 50 MP / 12 MP / 10 MP | 200 MP / 12 MP / 10 MP / 10 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | 40 MP |
| Battery | 3900mAh | 4700mAh | 5000mAh |
| Quick charge | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Network | 4G and 5G | 4G and 5G | 4G and 5G |
| Dimensions | To confirm | To confirm | To confirm |
| Weight | To confirm | To confirm | To confirm |
| Accessory included | None | None | S-Pen stylus |
| starting price | 959€ | 1219€ | 1419€ |
What colors are available for the Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung has confirmed that several colors will be available for Samsung Galaxy S23. These seem to be taken from the previous generation, with the exception of “pink” which would perhaps duplicate the often popular “cream” and “lavender” colors. The first images of the Samsung Galaxy S23 report that colors available at launch will be black, cream, green and lavender.
What price for the Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung took advantage of its “Galaxy Unpacked” conference to unveil the different prices and pre-order bonuses for the new Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra. A price increase is therefore confirmed with a little more than 100€ compared to the prices of Galaxy S22.
- Samsung Galaxy S23: from 959 euros.
- Samsung Galaxy S23+: from 1219 euros.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: from 1419 euros.
Please note that these prices on the Samsung Galaxy S23 are for reference only. They do not take into account any pre-order bonuses and/or promotions available.
What is the release date of the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The new Samsung Galaxy S23 will be available from Friday, February 17. They were officially presented on February 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at a “Galaxy Unpacked” conference. Two pre-order bonuses are offered before the release of the phones:
- Get double the storage space at the base price of the S23 when you purchase. For example, the price of the Samsung Galaxy S23 (256 GB) will be that of the S23 (126 GB) during the pre-order period.
- Benefit from a trade-in bonus on the value of your old device of €150.
We’ll be sure to update this article with all the latest information, as well as the best deals available on the Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra. Promotions should soon be offered on these new smartphones, and we will of course try to relay them as soon as possible.