Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. today introduced the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23, ushering in a new era of the best premium Galaxy phone experience. Samsung Galaxy’s most epic camera gives users more freedom to explore their creativity, like capturing truly cinematic Nightography videos with transformative artificial intelligence (AI). The Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy unleashes a future-ready mobile gaming experience and powerful sustained gameplay, backed by exclusive chipset enhancements made possible by Samsung’s close collaboration with Qualcomm. The new, standard-setting innovations of the Galaxy S23 series are housed within an eye-catching design that advances Samsung’s sustainability commitment to the most recycled materials of any Galaxy smartphone.
“The most impactful technology is measured not only by what it empowers people today, but also by how it contributes to a better tomorrow,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Galaxy S23 Ultra and the entire Galaxy S series lineup are the new standard-bearers for a trusted premium smartphone experience that combines industry-leading innovation and future-proof sustainability.”
A camera with the most megapixels and extensive creative controls, from day to night
Galaxy S23 Ultra makes it easy for any level of photographer to capture phenomenal content. It offers the most advanced camera system in the Galaxy, designed for almost any lighting condition and designed to deliver incredible detail. New Nightography capabilities transform the way the Galaxy S series optimizes photos and videos in a wide range of environmental conditions. Recording a favorite song at a concert, taking a selfie at the aquarium, or taking a group photo of friends at a dinner party—whatever the scene, images and videos are sharp. Visual noise that often mars low-light images is corrected using a new AI-powered Image Signal Processing (ISP) algorithm that improves object detail and color tone.
A first for the Samsung Galaxy, the Galaxy S23 Ultra features a massively upgraded 200MP Adaptive Pixel sensor that captures epic moments with incredible precision. It uses pixel binning to support multiple levels of high-resolution rendering at once. And because selfie cameras are more important than ever to the way we communicate today, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 introduce fast autofocus and the first Galaxy Super HDR selfie camera, leaping from 30 frames per second (fps) to 60 fps, Sharper front-facing images and videos.
For users who want the ultimate in creative control and versatility, the Galaxy S series offers a set of tools that differentiate any photographic experience. The Expert RAW app, available exclusively on Galaxy, lets you capture and edit DSLR-style images in RAW and JPEG, without the need for bulky camera equipment. Within the app, experiment with multiple exposure photo art or capture a clear view of the Milky Way with astrophotography settings. Meanwhile, new zoom capabilities in the Galaxy Watch5 series Camera Controller app allow users to capture a perfectly framed shot right from their wrist.
Additional camera advancements include:
In low light, close-ups, or in situations that would normally create blur, images are sharp with doubled Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) angles in all directions, from 1.5 to 3 degrees.
Photos and videos reflect stunning detail with Galaxy’s second-generation adaptive pixel sensor and Samsung’s updated pixel binning technology for Galaxy S23 Ultra, now with 200MP, 50MP and 12MP output options.
Videos feel more cinematic with upscaled 8K video at 30 fps with a wider angle. Advanced object-based AI analyzes every detail in the frame, even the smallest facial features like hair and eyes, to carefully reflect a person’s dynamic features. For an even more enhanced video experience, the new 360 audio recording feature on Galaxy Buds2 Pro creates multi-dimensional sound.
On Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23, the iconic Galaxy camera also gets an upgraded look. The contour case has been removed, ushering in a new era of essential Galaxy design that makes the entire series stand out.
Superior performance paves the way for the future of mobile gaming
For creators and gamers alike, the desire to push the limits and constantly reinvent what’s possible requires technology that exceeds expectations. The Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy enables unprecedented performance, while Galaxy’s most efficient 5000 mAh battery to date lasts more than 20% longer than its predecessor. Mobile games especially get a huge boost with improved mobile graphics and sustained game graphics. The Galaxy S23 Ultra’s Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is over 40% faster than the S22’s, and its Neutral Processing Unit (NPU) is also optimized by over 40% to balance performance and power for photography, videography, low latency gaming and more. Anticipating the future of ultimate digital realism, the Galaxy S23 Ultra comes ready to support real-time ray tracing as it comes to mainstream mobile gaming. Users will be able to see remarkably more realistic renderings of scenes, thanks to technology that simulates and tracks every ray of light. Plus, the Galaxy Vapor Cooling Chamber, now larger and on all Galaxy S23 series models, ensures that immersing yourself in a gaming marathon won’t slow down your experience.
All this power is behind Ultra’s expansive 6.8-inch edge display with reduced curvature to create a larger, flatter surface area for the brightest, best viewing experience on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Samsung Galaxy’s unique Enhanced Comfort feature allows users to adjust color tones and contrast levels, reducing eye strain from late-night screen time. Vision Booster now adjusts to four lighting levels instead of two to combat glare and glare in daylight.
Sustainability advances the essence of Samsung Galaxy
The Galaxy S23 series raises the bar for premium technology designed with the planet in mind. It’s made with even more recycled materials than the Galaxy S22 series, including pre-consumer recycled aluminum and recycled glass, and post-consumer recycled plastics sourced from discarded fishing nets, water barrels, and PET bottles.
The new S-Series is the first to market with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2, which adds greater durability for long-term use and is designed with an average of 22% pre-consumer recycled content. Plus, every Galaxy S23 smartphone comes in redesigned packaging made from 100% recycled paper.
With the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy is doing more to minimize its impact on the environment without compromising on quality and aesthetics. The Galaxy S23 series is UL ECOLOGO® certified, which means that the product has been certified for its reduced environmental impact.
For users who want to extend the life of their device, the premium experience of the Galaxy S23 series can be maintained over the years with four generations of operating system updates and five years of security updates. To ensure longevity, users can also take advantage of a variety of programs like Samsung Care+, a support service for accidental damage, repairs, and more.
User-friendly security and privacy allow for an open and personalized experience
Secure and private experiences are the foundation of the Galaxy S23 series. All smartphones come with Samsung’s comprehensive Samsung Knox protection. Galaxy’s security and privacy dashboard gives users complete visibility into who has access to their data and how it’s used. With just a glance, it’s easy to see if personal data is at risk and receive simple prompts to change settings for a more secure experience. Users can also decide exactly which apps and programs get access to their data and how it can be used.
For an added layer of security, Knox Vault, first introduced on the Galaxy S22 series, protects critical information on the S series by isolating it from the rest of the device, including the operating system, for added protection against vulnerabilities.
More freedom and flexibility for connected lifestyles
At the core of the premium experience of the Galaxy S series is the uncompromising innovation of Ultra. But the power and creative capabilities of Samsung Galaxy Ultra aren’t limited to smartphones. With the new Galaxy Book3 Ultraxi and Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, users can now have a cutting-edge, connected Ultra ecosystem.
On all Galaxy S series models, connected experiences gain additional benefits. Multi-control, which connects mouse and keyboard functionality between a PC and a Galaxy tablet, is now extended to the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 for maximum cross-device flexibility. Plus, improved text usability makes it easy to copy and paste text and URLs from one device to another to pick up an activity on a new device. On the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Google Meet together with Samsung Notes and the integrated S Pen now make video calls even more collaborative. With Live Share, all participants can now simultaneously co-edit a document from each of their devices, instead of viewing a shared screen.
Availability
The Galaxy S23 series comes in four nature-inspired matte shades: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, and Lavender.
Starting February 24, 2023, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 will be available nationwide from carriers and online retailers and Samsung unlocked versions at Samsung.com.
Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S23 series and get an upgraded memory size of 512 GB HMV (High Memory Variant) plus a Galaxy Tab S6 Lite Wi-Fi (SM-P613) with the purchase of 256 GB. The offer is valid from February 2 to March 6, 2023.
The R10,000 trade-in offer allows customers to save a good part of the cost as long as the device they want to trade-in meets the standards. This offer includes the one-time discounted Samsung Care Plus fee of R499 on the Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+ and S23. Applicable from February 2 to April 30, 2023.
The recommended retail price for the Galaxy S23 Ultra is R31 999; the Galaxy S23 Plus costs R23,999 and the Galaxy S23 costs R21,999.
