According to a recent report by WinFuture journalist Roland Quandt, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S23 models are expected to be 100 to 150 euros more expensive in Europe than their predecessors.
Quandt cites prices from a Spanish retailer. According to the report, the least expensive Galaxy S23 model would retail for 959 euros, compared to 859 euros for the S22 at launch. The S23 Ultra is expected to start at 1409 euros, compared to 1259 euros for the S22 Ultra. Additionally, the S23+ is reportedly priced at 1209 euros at the Spanish retailer, a significant increase of 150 euros compared to the 1049 euros at which the S22+ was released. Prices will be a notch lower or higher as VAT rates differ per country. The new, even more, minimal design of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ is an evolution rather than a reinvention when compared to its predecessors. So that the optics only stick out slightly from the back, Samsung primarily "removes" the camera hump and refines a few details on the case. Samsung is expected to unveil the new models at an Unpacked event next week, which is expected to showcase the new phones.
| Specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ | ||
|---|---|---|
| model | S23 | S23+ |
| software | Google Android 13with Samsung One UI 5.1 | |
| chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 4nm | |
| screen | 6.1 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340 x 1080 pixels, Infinity-O-Display, 48 - 120 Hertz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10+, 425 ppi | 6.6 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340 x 1080 pixels, Infinity-O-Display, 48 - 120 Hertz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10+, 393 ppi |
| R.A.M. | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| main camera | Triple camera: 50 MP (main camera, 85°, f/1.8, 23mm, OIS, Dual Pixel);12 MP (ultra wide-angle lens, 120°, f/2.2, 13mm);10 MP (telephoto, 36°, f/2.4, 69mm, 3x optical zoom) | |
| front camera | 12MP (f/2.2, 80°, 25mm, HDR10+) | |
| sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, UWB (UWB Plus only) | |
| links | Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C, NFC, Wi-Fi 6e | |
| cellular | 2G (GPRS/EDGE), 3G (UMTS), 4G (LTE), 5G | |
| satellites | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | |
| Colours | Black, Cotton, Green, Purple | |
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6mm | 157.8x76.2x7.6mm |
| Weight | 167 grams | 195 grams |
| additional | Waterproof according to IP68, dual SIM (2x Nano + eSIM), GPS, face recognition, 2 speakers, Dolby Atmos, Wireless PowerShare, DeX, child mode, data security: KNOX, ODE, EAS, MDM, VPN | |
| battery pack | 3900 mAh, 25 watts fast charging, 10 watts wireless | 4700 mAh, 45 watts fast charging, 10 watts wireless |
| Available | from 01.02.2023 | |
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is rumored to cost an additional 150 Euros (+specs)
