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Samsung Galaxy S23: Specs, South African Prices & Everything You Need to Know

Here’s what you need to know about the Galaxy S23 range hitting South Africa.

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2 years ago

February 2, 2023

Staff Writer

Samsung has officially revealed the Galaxy S23 series of devices, including the brand’s new flagship smartphone.

Included in the range are the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23, each with different specs and features to cater for different users.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy S23+, S23 Ultra, and S23 models (left to right)

The camera is once again a huge focus with the latest range of Galaxy devices. The Galaxy S23 and S23+ feature a 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera, 50 MP Wide Camera, 10MP Telephoto Camera, and a 12MP Front Camera.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra also boasts a massively upgraded Adaptive Pixel 200MP sensor, along with a 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera, 10MP Telephoto Camera, and 12MP Front Camera.

On the Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23, the camera itself also gets an upgraded look. The contoured housing has been removed for a slicker and cleaner look.

Specs

The devices feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, supported by a 5,000mAh battery on the S23 Ultra, and 3,900mAh and 4,700mAh batteries on the S23 and S23+ models.

Display-wise, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features a 6.8-inch QHD+ Edge display, while the Galaxy S23 and S23+ feature 6.1-inch FHD+ and 6.6-inch FHD+ displays, respectively.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in three variants: a 12GBs RAM and 1TB storage option, 12GBs RAM and 512GB version, and an 8GBs of RAM and 256GB storage option.

The Galaxy S23 comes with 8GBs RAM and the option of 128GBs or 256GBs storage. The S23+ is available with 8GBs of RAM and 512GBs or 256GBs of storage.

Pricing and availability

The Galaxy S23 series is available in four nature-inspired matte hues: Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender. Starting 24 February 2023, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 will be available countrywide.

The recommended retail price for Galaxy S23 Ultra is R31,999, Galaxy S23+ is R23,999 and Galaxy S23 is R21,999.

Pre-order bonuses

Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S23 series and get an upgraded memory size of 512GB HMV (High-Memory Variant) plus a Galaxy Tab S6 Lite WiFi (SM-P613) when you purchase the 256GB. The offer starts on 2 February to 6 March 2023.

The R10 000 trade-in offer allows customers to save a fair portion of the cost provided the device they want to trade in is up to standard. This offer includes the discounted Samsung Care Plus offer once-off fee of R499 across Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+ & S23. Applicable from 02 Feb to 30 April 2023.