Samsung unveiled the new Galaxy S23 phones overnight, which will officially be the first premium smartphones of 2023; the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 will be available in Australia on February 17.
The new range is an incremental update on the S22, but it introduces some features and design tweaks that will peak anyone’s interest. Interestingly, it combines some of the best performance and productivity features of the Note series with the impressive camera capabilities of the S series to offer a phone that’s just as much for fun as it is for work.
There are a few big differences between the three S23 phones. The S23 Ultra has has a stylus and the biggest screen, while the S23 is the smallest of the range. But if you’re undecided on which model to get, keep scrolling, because we’ve taken a deeper look at the Galaxy S23 range and its Australian prices.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The S23 Ultra is the premium smartphone in the range, and it has the high-end specs to prove it. A 6.8-inch AMOLED display is bolstered by a super smooth 120Hz refresh rate, while a massive 200MP main camera sits on the back of the phone. It’s also the only phone in the S23 range that works with Samsung’s S Pen stylus.
- Display: AMOLED 6.8-inch QHD+ with 3088 x 1440 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
- Size: 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9mm
- Weight: 234g
- Cameras: 200MP wide-angle, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 10x optical zoom, 10MP telephoto 3x optical zoom, 12MP selfie
- Battery capacity: 5000mAh, up to 26 hours of video playback with super fast charging, wireless charging and wireless power sharing
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- RAM: 8GB and 12GB
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB and 1TB
- Colours: Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender
- Cost: $1,949
Related: The Best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phone Plans From Telstra, Optus and Vodafone
Samsung Galaxy S23+
The Goldilocks of the new range, the S23+ has lots of versatility when it comes to memory and storage and features a 6.6-inch AMOLED display that’s just a bit smaller than the S23 Ultra. The biggest difference between the S23+ and S23 Ultra is the main camera — it’s a 50MP wide-angle lens on the S23+ and 200MP on the Ultra.
- Display: AMOLED 6.6-inch, 2340 x 1080 FHD+ resolution, adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz
- Size: 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6mm
- Weight: 196g
- Cameras: 50MP wide-angle, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x optical zoom, 12MP selfie
- Battery capacity: 4700mAh, up to 27 hours of video playback with 45W fast charging, 10W wireless charging, and wireless power sharing
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB
- Colours: Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender
- Cost: from $1,649
Related: The Best Samsung Galaxy S23+ Phone Plans From Telstra, Optus and Vodafone
Samsung Galaxy S23
The cheapest of the new range, the Galaxy S23 still gives a lot of bang for your buck. Featuring a 6.1-inch ALOMED display with an adaptive refresh rate and the same selection of camera lenses as the S23+, it’s a great option for anyone who wants a premium smartphone without shelling out the big bucks.
- Display: AMOLED 6.1-inch, 2340 x 1080 FHD+ resolution, adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz
- Size: 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6mm
- Weight: 168g
- Cameras: 50MP wide-angle, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x optical zoom, 12MP selfie
- Battery capacity: 3900mAh, up to 22 hours of playback with 25W fast charging and 10W wireless charging
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
- Colours: Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender
- Cost: $1,349
Related: The Best Samsung Galaxy S23 Phone Plans From Telstra, Optus and Vodafone
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