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Samsung Galaxy S23 (128GB): $1,349 Samsung Galaxy S23 (256GB): $1,449
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (256GB): $1,649 Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (512GB): $1,849
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB): $1,949 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (512GB): $2,249 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (1TB): $2,649
The Galaxy S23 Ultra camera is capable of astrophotography for the first time. These will require an exposure time of between four and 10 minutes, so you’ll definitely want a tripod. The camera app can overlay constellations, to help you frame your shot. The 200MP lens is joined by the same 12MP ultra-wide lens, 10MP 3x zoom lens, and 10MP 10x zoom lens that we’ve seen on the last few generations of Ultra. The selfie camera has been upgraded, however. You’ll get a new 12MP lens with a faster aperture and autofocus, so you should get sharper images from the front-facing camera. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is still the largest phone in the family, featuring a 6.8-inch display. While the screen is still technically curved, there’s only a hint of taper on either side of the phone. It may as well be flat. Both the front and back make use of Gorilla Glass Victus 2, the most durable glass Samsung has used on a smartphone so far. And naturally, the Galaxy S23 Ultra still comes with an S Pen stylus. In terms of battery, there’s a 5,000mAh cell inside. This is the same as what was used in the Galaxy S22 Ultra, but Samsung says processor efficiencies should lead to extra longevity. As with last year’s models, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will get four years of major operating system upgrades and five years of security updates. Outright pricing for the Galaxy S23 Ultra is as follows:
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB): $1,949 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (512GB): $2,249 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (1TB): $2,649
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is available in a choice of cream, green, lavender, or phantom black. If you order directly through the Samsung website, you’ll also be able to pick from lime, graphite, red, and sky blue. Pre-orders start today ahead of a February 17 release date. You’ll find a 3,900mAh battery in the Galaxy S23 and a 4,700mAh battery in the Galaxy S23 Plus. In both cases, that’s a 200mAh increase over last year. Samsung says you should get up to 20% more life per charge. While the Galaxy S23 Ultra gets a flashy new primary camera, the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus are stuck with the same camera setup as last year. No matter which size you pick, you get a 50MP primary lens, 12MP ultra-wide lens, and 10MP 3x telephoto lens. The new processor and software enhancements should still lead to photo quality improvements, however. And as with the Galaxy S23 Ultra, there’s a new astrophotography mode a new selfie camera. The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus will get four years of major Android operating system updates and five years of security updates. Outright pricing for the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus is as follows:
Samsung Galaxy S23 (128GB): $1,349 Samsung Galaxy S23 (256GB): $1,449
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (256GB): $1,649 Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (512GB): $1,849
You can grab both phones in a choice of cream, green, lavender, or phantom black. If you order directly through the Samsung website, you’ll also be able to pick from lime and graphite. Pre-orders start today ahead of a February 17 release date.
