After quite the build-up with teasers, leaks, and everything in between, Samsung has officially unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S23 series comprised of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra at the much-awaited Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series boasts a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy along with upgrades in software and hardware.
Additionally, the trio debuts Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Corning’s latest protective glass with improved drop performance.
Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+
The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ share much of their specs like the 50MP triple rear camera and 12MP front camera as well as 8GB of RAM and an FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The vanilla S23 has a much smaller 6.1-inch panel and a 3900mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. The S23+, on the other hand, has a 6.6-inch panel with a much larger 4700mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy S23 & Galaxy S23 Plus Specs
| Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S23+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz refresh rate | 6.6-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main 12MP ultrawide 10MP telephoto | 50MP main 12MP ultrawide 10MP telephoto |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Battery | 3900mAh 25W fast charging | 4700mAh 45W fast charging |
| Colors | Phantom Black Cream Green Lavender | Phantom Black Cream Green Lavender |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Last, but definitely not least, is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. The company’s most impressive smartphone with the company’s 200MP ISOCELL HP2 sensor. This is coupled with a 12MP ultrawide lens, a 10MP periscope telephoto lens with 10x optical zoom, and a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
The device is built around a 6.8-inch QHD+ Edge Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, under the hood, you have 12GB RAM and up to 1TB of storage. It packs a 5000mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Specs
| Display | 6.8-inch QHD+ Edge Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Rear Camera | 200MP main 12MP ultrawide 10MP periscope telephoto 10MP telephoto |
| Front Camera | 12MP |
| Battery | 5000mAh 45W fast charging |
| Colors | Phantom Black Cream Green Lavender |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Pricing and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is priced at:
Samsung Galaxy S23 PH Price
- 8GB+128GB – PHP 53,990
- 8GB+256GB – PHP 57,990
Samsung Galaxy S23+ PH Price
- 8GB+256GB – PHP 68,990
- 8GB+512GB – PHP 76,990
Galaxy S23 Ultra PH Price
- 12GB+256GB – PHP 81,990
- 12GB+512GB – PHP 89,990
- 12GB+1TB (Samsung.com exclusive) – PHP 103,990
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series also comes with a slew of accessories and cases including silicone cases and a flip cover.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Pre-order Details and Trade-In Savings
The company has also announced the pre-order details of the Galaxy S23 series which runs from February 2 to February 23, 2023.
If you decide to pre-order the Galaxy S23 or S23+, you enjoy:
- Free memory upgrade
- Free one-year Samsung Care+ Full Coverage worth PHP 5,999
- Free Galaxy S23 Frame case worth PHP 2,390
- Additional 30% off on Galaxy Watch5 series worth up to PHP 8,097
- Additional 50% off on Galaxy Buds2 Pro Series worth up to PHP 6,495
You can also use the code GALAXYS23 to get an eVoucher gift worth PHP 3,000 for selected accessories.
Meanwhile, if you pre-order the Galaxy S23 Ultra, here are some of the freebies:
- Free memory upgrade
- Free one-year Samsung Care+ Full Coverage worth PHP 5,999
- Free Galaxy S23 Ultra Silicone Grip case worth PHP 2,390
- Additional 30% off on Galaxy Watch5 series worth up to PHP 8,097
- Additional 50% off on Galaxy Buds2 Pro Series worth up to PHP 6,495
Use the code GalaxyS23U to get an eVoucher gift worth PHP 5,000 for selected accessories. If you’re looking to get the 1TB variant, you can get the VIP Bundle with savings of up to PHP 38,080. The VIP Bundle comes with:
- Galaxy Watch5 Pro 46mm
- Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Super Fast Wireless Duo Charger
- Galaxy S23 Ultra Leather Cover
- 1-year Samsung Care+ coverage
The company offers a Trade-In Trade-Up promo where you can enjoy up to 45% discount on the Samsung Galaxy S23 series on top of your old phone’s residual value. If you’re interested, here’s a guide:
- Galaxy S23 – Up to PHP 10,000 token
- Galaxy S23+ – Up to PHP 11,000 token
- Galaxy S23 Ultra – Up to PHP 13,000 token
For more information on the pre-order of the Galaxy S23 series, click here.
Ram found his love and appreciation for writing in 2015 having started in the gaming and esports sphere for GG Network. He would then transition to focus more on the world of tech which has also began his journey into learning more about this world. That said though, he still has the mentality of "as long as it works" for his personal gadgets.
