Samsung Galaxy S23 Announcement and Owners Thread

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#303332 2-Feb-2023 09:33

Announced at Unpacked 2023.

Seems kind of iterative rather than ground breaking. Although it does seem more and more like a camera you can talk, text and browse on…

Certainly that’s what the Unpacked 2023 emphasized.

Anyone lining up?

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#3030695 2-Feb-2023 09:36

Ordered S23+ this morning via EDU store. ETA Feb 9th.

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#3030698 2-Feb-2023 09:52

The price rise is a factor, and the Samsung boost on offer is $100, which is a little on the low-side.

The Ultra looks great but I'm sure it will be had for quite a bit less in not too long.

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#3030702 2-Feb-2023 10:04

Was really hoping to upgrade from my s10e however i cant justify 1.6k for a phone. Might have to look at the A series...

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#3030749 2-Feb-2023 10:11

Looking to upgrade from my S21+ and not a bad offer on 2degrees site $952 (trade in offer)

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#3030808 2-Feb-2023 10:29

Dingbatt:

Announced at Unpacked 2023.

Seems kind of iterative rather than ground breaking. Although it does seem more and more like a camera you can talk, text and browse on…

Certainly that’s what the Unpacked 2023 emphasized.

Anyone lining up?

The camera you can use as a smart phone aspect seems to be the way everyone is going - have we reached a peak of some sort in mobile computing?

Is there only so much you can do re processor power and battery and screen tech before it becomes a moot point?

I like the sound of the camera on the S23 Ultra - 10x Optical zoom, with a wide-angle 200MP main camera sounds great on paper.

Will be interesting to see how good it is in practice. 200MP does seem...overkill.

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#3030810 2-Feb-2023 10:36

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Looking to upgrade from my S21+ and not a bad offer on 2degrees site $952 off

As I read it, that's not really a reduction in price. The "off" number is what you get on a tradein for your existing phone, so you are effectively paying the retail price.

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#3030820 2-Feb-2023 10:46

Was thinking of ordering if the 2degrees preorder bundle was decent, since they are offering nothing I might just pay for a new battery in my 20 ultra.

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#3030824 2-Feb-2023 10:54

I can't even tradein zfold4, no option. Bit heavy for me and I prefer better camera.

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#3030833 2-Feb-2023 11:11

At least no Samsung Processors this round. You get a Snapdragon and YOU get a Snapdragon and *YOU* get a Snapdragon.

I'm all for anything that makes the screen tougher.

Anyone seen a benchmark on processor? My S22 Ultra feels snappy, but happy for anything that makes it faster.

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#3030837 2-Feb-2023 11:15

The Samsung store offer isn't bad either, bonus double storage and additional RAM, evoucher of $250 to be used on their store, $100 additional trade in bonus.

Am waiting for pbtech's bundles though before I decide.

xchangemobile can always be used for a tradein when we buy from outside the samsung NZ store...hopefully they include $100 extra trade in bonus for the S23 as well.

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#3030857 2-Feb-2023 11:33

soggychups:

Was really hoping to upgrade from my s10e however i cant justify 1.6k for a phone. Might have to look at the A series...

@soggychups: Perhaps a more effective option is to look s/h for a previous gen S series phone? I imagine there'll be many S22s (of all flavours) up for sale soon, and I imagine most if not all of these will provide a better experience than the current A series.

These phones come with a two year warranty so it's also likely you'll still have warranty coverage when you buy s/h.

As an example, I bought an S21 Ultra from a seller here on GZ - I think it cost me $800. Makes the net cost of upgrading incredibly affordable, and will certainly be what I look to do next time.

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#3030976 2-Feb-2023 14:58

ettexor:

The Samsung store offer isn't bad either, bonus double storage and additional RAM, evoucher of $250 to be used on their store, $100 additional trade in bonus.

Am waiting for pbtech's bundles though before I decide.

xchangemobile can always be used for a tradein when we buy from outside the samsung NZ store...hopefully they include $100 extra trade in bonus for the S23 as well.

pbtech bundles are out

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPHSAM00918001B/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-Ultra-5G-Dual-SIM-Smartphone-8G

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPHSAM00918003B/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-Ultra-5G-Dual-SIM-Smartphone-8G

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPHSAM00918002B/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-Ultra-5G-Dual-SIM-Smartphone-8G

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPHSAM00918000B/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-Ultra-5G-Dual-SIM-Smartphone-8G

I'll be honest, the Scooter bundle from PBtech is tempting but the Samsung Store offer seems to be the "best" if you value extra storage space and the pbtech ones seem like the better ones if you have certain products you desire.

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#3030999 2-Feb-2023 16:11

PBtech have taken great care of me with my phones, and so I am inclined to buy again from there, but those bundles aren't really my cup of tea. Usually, I keep 1-2 items and sell 1-2 but I can't see many of those being easy to sell except maybe the Scooter. Nothing really I want to keep either.

Those prices keep creeping up. In terms of value though, I use my phone as much as any device I own, so it's justifiable, but it's getting less so as time goes on.

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#3031006 2-Feb-2023 16:29

More than happy with the S22 Ultra, have no need for a 200mp camera or better battery, will skip this year and see what the S24 brings next year.....

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#3031012 2-Feb-2023 16:46

hotsupes:

I'll be honest, the Scooter bundle from PBtech is tempting but the Samsung Store offer seems to be the "best" if you value extra storage space and the pbtech ones seem like the better ones if you have certain products you desire.

That's what I'm thinking too. Have the S10+ and it's served me well for 3.6 years and still does everything I need (albeit a little slow). With 4 years updates and 5 years security, the S23 Ultra with 1TB should see me another 3-4 years. Being a nerd, three years is just $2.42 a day. Less if you include the e-voucher, 1% rewards, trade-in (can't be bothered trying to see the old device) and credit card points. And I'll have the 512GB MicroSD card that's in the S10+ pop into another device.

Then there's Spark with the X-box (probably easier to sell) and the interest free 12-36 months (if you don't mind a contract) and not having 1TB as an option: https://www.spark.co.nz/shop/mobile/phones.html

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