Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Smartphone Release Date and Rumoured Specs

Posted 24th Jan 2023

Update 1 25th Jan

Some unconfirmed pricing from Roland Quandt via twitter:

S23 8/128 €959
S23 8/256 €1019
S23+ 8/256 €1209
S23+ 8/512 €1329
S23 Ultra 8/256 €1409
S23 Ultra 12/512 €1589

I like me a new release, and from the 1st February, Samsung will be releasing their newest flagship smartphones the Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra, all rumoured to be coming with the Snapdragon 8 Gen2, which will be a bit of a relief for a lot of members here, previous UK / EU iterations have come with Samsungs own in house chips the Exynos, previously the S22 came with the Exynos 2200.

There were previous rumours about Samsung using a customised version of the 8 gen2 with a higher clock speed, but has since been quashed.

So what can we expect from Samsung in the S23 Ultra?

The aforementioned Snapdragon 8 Gen2, A new 200mp ISOCELL HP2 main sensor with 100x space zoom, will hopefully improve video.

Display rumours are another 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED, With gorilla glass victus 2.
Battery wise, there will be another 5000mah stuffed inside, with 45w charging, and wireless charging at 10w

Android 13 will be ready out the box along with ONE UI 5.1, and Bluetooth 5.3

Ram and storage options are 8GB to 12GB ram, with a base of 256GB storage, no 128GB option in the ultra according to rumours

Unconfirmed specs according to GSMarena Below:

S23 Ultra
S23 Plus
S23

So just a few rumours of the upcoming S23 Ultra, Are you looking forward to it?

No doubt Samsung will have some kind of free offer on and good trade in options

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£300 Gift card deals

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24th Jan
If they are doing a good trade in offer for the S22 Ultra, I may be tempted. I don't really have any faults with the S22.. so it'll all boil down to trade in value
24th Jan
I got £520 last year for my S21 against the S22 Ultra.
25th Jan
Looks like they might increase the prices for S23 . Hope they come up with better pre-order deals.

m.gsmarena.com/sam…php
25th Jan
That's a £260 increase on last year's price for the base model ultra
24th Jan
I will probably bite if the Ultra is under £200 after trade in, cashback, bonus and the purchase of a toilet roll / pens. I am sure will find such a deal.
3rd Feb
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3rd Feb
I did the same yesterday , got 15 Quidco cashback as well
24th Jan
I'm still wondering if it will be enough of a leap for me to ditch my S20 Ultra. Given that it still works fine, I'll probably hold out until it's not. I just want a new toy though.
24th Jan
I'm wanting to upgrade from my S20 too. Got the S22 and the battery was dire so sent it back. Think I'll wait for the initial rush to die down to get a better deal.
26th Jan
gsmarena.com/sam…php
26th Jan
Doesn't look like much of the perks if the prices are increased by around 250
1st Feb
Can anyone confirm if samsung pay is offering 5%
2nd Feb
This is what I got from them when asked...

Hey there,

Thanks for reaching out, we initially set up a 5% Curve cashback rewards partnership with Samsung Pay via samsung.com purchase and was initially set for a temporary period of time and this time it has come to an end.

We are sorry for any disappointment this has caused, however, you can be sure to earn cashback from our other rewards programs at Curve! Simply visit your rewards tab in-app and you’ll find our always active rewards. These rewards remain active and will automatically apply Curve cashback to your balance every time you shop with the merchants on our rewards list. You can find a range of attractive merchants with various percentages to be earned in cashback!

Thank you for your continued support and have a lovely rest of your day.
31st Jan
Are those prices correct?? Dear lord they aren't half being greedy so and so's. How can they possibly justify that? It was barely five years ago where a flagship phone cost £500-600. What the hell are they packing in them now to charge twice for a "entry level" model and triple for the ultra?!

I've had my S20 FE for nearly two years now and it's super fast and an incredible phone. I paid £499 for it. My wife has the S22 Ultra and apart from better photos and a gimmicky pen which she's never used, it cost her more than double that with an inferior CPU. I have zero plans to even consider getting a new phone until at least 2025.

People really do need to stop buying these things. They really don't offer more than what we already have and they're rinsing people when they have less money than ever. (edited)
31st Jan
Thanks for your advice. I've just ordered S20 FE from Fleabay for <£200, Grade A condition. I'm hoping it will be a great choice.
24th Jan
If this is of a similar size to the s22 and they brought back the the headphone jack and external sd card. This would be their best selling phone ever by a mile
24th Jan
Nice to see them finally using Snapdragon for the UK versions.

Oh and I wonder if S22 cases will fit the S23? The ultra looks the same, especially with camera placement being the same.
24th Jan
Apparently no, slight differences in geometry so will have to be a new case!
1st Feb

Seems like the promotional trade in offers for the S23 are in:

- Claim £100 on top of the standard value (S23/S23+)
- Claim £150 on top of the standard value (S23 Ultra)

samsungtradeinoffer.co.uk/ter…023
1st Feb
Anyone know how much the trade in value is for S21 Ultra?
31st Jan
I bought Samsung S22 ultra last month. Battery life is very disappointing.
It drains so fast
Also when someone calls me on WhatsApp I am not receiving the calls.
After few minutes, I am getting missed call message.

Does any one know how to fix this issue ?
31st Jan
The SOC is inefficient so battery life will be poor. The 8gen2 in the S23u is a lot more efficient and it should have much better battery life.
1st Feb

From Amazon
24th Jan
Would anyone know if usually trade in deals are impacted by cracked screen? Got my s21 ultra and not sure if worth getting it fixed, trads it or just keep as is
31st Jan
Yes if there's screen damage you will get a lower price.
24th Jan
Would you suggest waiting for better deals or to go for the pre order deals based on past experience
24th Jan
Usually preorder deals are better but you never know.
31st Jan
Why does the US price stay the same?
31st Jan
Because they want a share of the US market, it's more important to them. Everyone uses an iPhone over there and they want to tempt people away. They also get much better trade in deals.
5th Feb
What colour people are buying? I am split between green, graphite and red? Any recommendations?
5th Feb
I went with graphite. I usually pick black for all my phones. But unless you are going to use a clear case or no case at all, you won't even see the colour
6th Feb
Dam..., just got my Birthday code and not being accepted.... on the email disclaimer it states cannot be used on devices released in Feb and March... also expires in March so technically cannot be used against S23U
7th Feb
got code from fleabay.... got the device for £899 (inc £150 trade-in)... happy days
24th Jan
Cant wait for your deals on this 😃
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24th Jan
I will post a few no doubt, not sure i will get to the launch deal first mind you, better deals seem to come after sometimes anyway
24th Jan
I've been holding out on upgrading for so long, I'm using a Note 9 Is it time? 👀
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24th Jan
Nowt wrong with the note 9
31st Jan
Is it just me or have smart phones got to the point where it's not worth upgrading as often. I have an S22 and it's no different to the S20 it replaced.
31st Jan
Seems like a lot of the improvements nowadays are just the camera or adding more of them, and software.
31st Jan
Is my assumption correct that all the Samsung buyers are the ones who are confused between native android and iOS and they go with one ui?

Btw, I'm happy with my pixel 6a which came for £130 with trade-in, cash back and some student discount back in November
31st Jan
Yes all of us. It's not because oneui is amazing or the onscreen fingerprint sensor is super quick. It's mostly because in the shop my Samsung phone was in beetween some brand called Google and some other brand called Apple.
31st Jan
Holy prices Batman! Google has nailed the prices with 7 series this year. I just managed to get pristine 7 pro for 469 and I don’t see Samsung ever meeting that
1st Feb
Pre-ordered every time for the past several years, said I wouldn't do it this year as I think the S22U is below par.. yet here I am wishing it was 6pm
31st Jan
Will await for the obligatory misprice and or Samsung freebies/cashback/Currys trade in before biting (edited)
31st Jan
They have lost their mind.
1st Feb
I suspect 95% of people don't have any actual need to upgrade whatsoever, but do so because they need to feel important or to get people's attention by always having the latest material objects. After all that's basically what most manufacturers rely on to make money, be it phones, cars and so forth - their businesses wouldn't be sustainable if most people bought a phone, TV or such like and then kept it several years before upgrading/replacing.

The fact we live in a world where Chelsea FC have spent £559 million on players since last summer yet thousands of people are on strike today tells you everything you need to know about the warped sense of priorities in the world.
1st Feb
Eh? Can't remember the last time anyone asked what phone i have or told me what phone they have ( unless they need a charger....then they tell me its an iphone..its always an iphone..)

I don't mind spending a fair bit on a phone tbh, even my Note20 is more powerful than my main PC, use my phone for 6-8hrs a day for work and play so worth it to me
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24th Jan
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24th Jan
I wish they would use that 1 inch sensor but waiting to see what they do with a 200 MP sensor.
31st Jan
Yeah same, I don't understand why they don't start using larger sensors instead of increasing megapixels, it would make a much greater impact to the overall camera experience
1st Feb
S23 range available in Currys database since yesterday - although they currently have the same pricing for different size skews. Obviously these prices may not be final for launch.

S23 - £849

S23+ - £1,049

S23 Ultra - £1,249
1st Feb
Same price for 512gb and 256gb s23 ultra? can't be true.
2nd Feb
I'm probably a Samsung sheep and a fool, but I bit the bullet and got the ultra for £575 with trade in
2nd Feb
Good man. Too many people passing judgement on threads like this. Enjoy your phone. I'm just deciding on colour. What did you go for?
24th Jan
+1 Switchy. I'm looking forward to it. Leaks are looking good for S23 Ultra
24th Jan
I've ummed and ahhhhed over a s22 for more than a while. Hopefully the s23 release will push its price down enough for a purchase. It has been nearly a month since I last bought something shiny from Samsung after all.
1st Feb
I doubt it as, I think they sold through a lot of the S22 stock a few months ago.

If you search on here, you will see a lot of S22 deals around about Oct/Nov 2022.
24th Jan
Keeping my S21 another year. I keep hearing they are bumping up the price for Euro and UK markets so no thanks Samsung.
24th Jan
Yeah if they increase the prices, I am out as well. My limit is around 600 with a trade in. Won't pay more than that
26th Jan
Samsung beware : express.co.uk/lif…ase
31st Jan
anyone knows where we can get some referral discount codes please?
facebook or twitter pages?
many thanks.
31st Jan
lm wondering the same. Please do update here if any info comes around
31st Jan
Card slot.. no? Thanks but no
31st Jan
I'm still using Note9 and it's more than enough. (edited)
31st Jan
I miss my note 7. Snatched from my hands by samsung
1st Feb
1 hour to go. Good luck in the pre order.
1st Feb
will the pre-order start from 6pm? or after the event?
1st Feb
I had forgotten how much absolute nonsense there is at live launch events. Yet still I watch 🙈