Samsung Galaxy S23 prices could mean bad news in some countries

Date:
Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:15:12 +0000

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A new report suggests Samsung Galaxy S23 prices will vary widely between regions.

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The official launch of Samsungs Galaxy S23 smartphones is just around the corner, and while the devices respective specs have been all-but confirmed by leaks, the lineups pricing structure remains the subject of much speculation.

We recently reported on leaked Verizon documents suggesting that the Samsung Galaxy S23 , Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra will cost the same as their Samsung Galaxy S22 counterparts in the US (i.e. $799.99, $999.99 and $1,199.99). The bad news is that it appears Samsung won't be applying the
same philosophy across the globe.

Documents hinting at lofty Galaxy S23 prices in both South Korea and
Australia circulated across the web some weeks ago, but a new report from reliable tipster Roland Quandt indicates that customers in Spain, Germany,
the Netherlands and Belgium will be also faced with eye-watering Galaxy S23 prices.

According to Quandt, Galaxy S23 prices will be increasing by as much as 300 (equivalent to around $325 / 260) over their predecessors in these European regions, which would mark the biggest generational price jump in Samsung Galaxy history. S23 pricing from a Spanish retailer:S23 8/128 959 EuroS23 8/256 1019 EuroS23+ 8/256 1209 EuroS23+ 8/512 1329 EuroS23 Ultra 8/256 1409 EuroS23 Ultra 12/512 1589 Euro January 24, 2023 See more

It goes without saying that these proposed European Galaxy S23 prices are monumentally high compared to their US equivalents, but mobile prices have been steadily rising in non-US regions for several years now, owing to the strength of the US dollar against more unstable international currencies.

In Turkey and India, for instance, Galaxy S23 prices look set to be even higher than those in Spain, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. According
to Quandt, the starting price for the least expensive Galaxy S23 model will
be 50,000 Turkish lira equivalent to around $2,660 / 2,145 / AU$3,740, which is a small fortune. If you're unhappy about what the S23 Series will cost in your country, try and buy one in Turkey for a change. Listings on a price comparison site linking to official store for Turkey. 50K TL for S23 128GB. You do the math. Ouch. pic.twitter.com/7CxKdB9YPm January 27, 2023 See more

Its almost certain, then, that the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra will indeed be much cheaper in the US than other parts of the world. We havent yet heard many details surrounding the lineups UK pricing, but wed wager that Samsung will launch its new phones in Britain for prices somewhere in-between those US and European figures.

In any case, well be able to verify the accuracy of these numbers when the Galaxy S23 lineup is officially unveiled during Samsung Unpacked 2023 (which kicks off at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm GMT on February 1, or 5am AEDT on
February 2 in Australia). Analysis: Still plenty to get excited about

The good news for prospective Galaxy S23 customers in every region is that Quandts report corroborates almost all of the exciting feature leaks weve reported on in recent weeks.

For instance, all three Galaxy S23 models look set to boast 120Hz screens, with the Galaxy S23 offering a 6.1-inch display, the Galaxy S23 Plus upping that to a 6.6-inch display, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra sporting an even larger 6.8-inch display (and a stylus). #GalaxyS23 #comparison pic.twitter.com/NBONtiP53L January 27, 2023 See more

Under the hood, each variant of the Galaxy S23 will reportedly start at 8GB
of RAM, with the vanilla model packing 128GB of storage and both the S23 Plus and S23 Ultra models packing 256GB. The standard S23 will be available in a 256GB model, too, while its pricier siblings can be bumped up to 512GB (the larger variant of the Ultra will also sport 12GB of RAM).

When it comes to cameras, the Ultra is in line for a triple-lens 200MP + 12MP + 10MP rear setup, while the S23 and S23 Plus will be swapping that 200MP
main sensor for a 50MP equivalent. All three models will seemingly also sport a 12MP selfie camera.

Were quietly confident that Samsungs Galaxy S23 range will launch on February 17, though well know for certain following the companys imminent Unpacked event. Incidentally, Samsungs S23 reservation page is still open for pre-orders, and its worth flagging that youll get a nice little $50 store credit should you commit to purchasing one of its shiny new devices.



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