Samsung has just launched the Galaxy S23 series, and it has also revealed the lineup’s price and availability in the Philippines.
Much like the previous S series phones from previous years, the S23 series is composed of a base, a plus, and an ultra model.
First up, we have the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the highest-end model of the family. As with last year’s S22 Ultra, this new phone is basically the new Galaxy Note as it has squared off edges for its 6.8-inch QHD+ Edge AMOLED display. It also features an embedded S Pen, making it the true Galaxy Note successor.
Powering it is the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor which promises to be even more powerful than last year’s flagship SoC from Qualcomm. This is paired with 12GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery.
Perhaps the highlight feature of the phone though is its camera setup. Samsung packed the S23 Ultra with a whopping 200MP main camera that’s complemented by a 12MP ultrawide and two 10MP telephoto cameras (3x and 10x). It also features a 12MP front camera.
Thanks to its 200MP main shooter, the S23 Ultra promises to deliver the best smartphone shooting experience. The camera is complemented by OIS, 8K video capability, object-based AI for photography, and up to 100x digital zoom.
Next, we have the Galaxy S23+. Sure, it might not have “Ultra” in its name, but it should still be a worthy flagship based on its specs sheet.
As with the Ultra, it runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, complete with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. It also features a 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Battery life-wise, the phone should last for a while on a single charge as it has a 4,700mAh battery.
For its cameras, the phone has a 50MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP telephoto triple rear camera setup, as well as a 12MP front shooter.
Finally, we have the base Galaxy S23. Despite being the smallest, this phone still promises a true flagship experience as it also comes with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor for top-of-the-line performance. It also features a 6.1-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, as well as a 3,900mAh battery.
The phone’s camera setup is also the same as the bigger S23+. As with previous S series phones, the S23 is essentially a smaller version of the + model.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Price and Availability in the Philippines
All three Galaxy S23 series devices comes in four matte colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender.
As for prices, the Galaxy S23 retails for PHP 53,990 for the 128GB variant, and PHP 57,990 for the 256GB variant.
Meanwhile, the Galaxy S23+ has a price tag of PHP 68,990 for 256GB variant, and PHP 76,990 for the 512GB variant.
Finally, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is available at PHP 81,990 and PHP 89,990 for the 256GB and 512GB variants, respectively. There is also a 1TB Galaxy S23 Ultra that’s also available at PHP 103,990 and is samsung.com-exclusive .
Pre-orders for the three phones are available now until February 23, 2023. Each pre-order of any of the three devices will come with discounts of up to PHP 76,000, including a FREE Memory Upgrade (buyers will get the higher memory variant for free) worth up to PHP 8,000.
There will also be a trade-in promo where saving of up to PHP 13,000 can be had on top of their old phone’s value.
Finally, pre-orders will also come with e-voucher worth up to PHP 5,000, a 50% discount on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, 30% off on the Galaxy Watch5 Series, FREE 1-year Samsung Care+ coverage worth PHP 5,999, and double Samsung Rewards points.
Samsung is also offering the Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB as part of a limited-edition Samsung Galaxy VIP bundle. This bundle includes the 1TB Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Watch5 Pro 46mm, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Super Fast Wireless Duo Charger, Galaxy S23 Ultra Leather Cover, and 1-year Samsung Care+ coverage all for a discounted price of PHP 119,378.
For more info about the Galaxy S23 series, visit the official Samsung website.