Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S23 series flagship smartphones, comprising the S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra, these phones look very similar to their predecessors but come with improved performance and better cameras.
The S23 series are powered by a customized Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, it is a pixel binned SoC that can reach peak speeds of 3.36GHz, making it faster than other phones equipped with the same chip that are clocked at 3.2GHz, the S23 and S23+ will come with 8GB RAM, while the S23 Ultra will come with 12GB RAM. In terms of storage, the S23 is offered in 128GB and 256GB storage options, while the S23+ and S23 Ultra are offered with max storage capacities of 512GB and 1TB respectively.
Video: Galaxy S23 Early Impressions
The S23 series retain similar display sizes and Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz panels as their predecessors, it is 6.1-inches for the S23, 6.6-inches for the S23+ and 6.8-inches for the S23 Ultra. Other hardware upgrades include a 200mAh increase in battery size for the S23 and S23+, which makes it to 3900mAh and 4700mAh respectively with fast charging speeds of 25W and 45W respectively, while the S23 Ultra retains the same 5000mAh cell with 45W fast charging.
What Samsung is making a big deal about its flagships is their camera capabilities, which doesn’t come as a surprise as it has always been the USP of the series. The S23 and S23+ are now capable of taking 8K 30fps videos, while the S23 Ultra gets the most upgrade with a new 200MP main sensor and a 12MP front camera with a larger pixel size, users can expect better low light camera performance as the 200MP sensor takes pixel-binned 12MP pictures by binning 16-pixels with 4 sub-pixels binning into one single pixel.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Price, Availability, and Preorder Details in Malaysia
The Galaxy S23 series are available in color options of Phantom Black, Cream, Lavender and Green, here are the official retail prices in Malaysia:
- S23 128GB – RM3,899
- S23 256GB – RM4,199
- S23+ 256GB – RM4,699
- S23+ 512GB – RM5,199
- S23 Ultra 256GB – RM5,699
- S23 Ultra 512GB – RM6,199
- S23 Ultra 1TB – RM7,199
Preorders of the Galaxy S23 series begin today, with Samsung offering a double storage upgrade worth RM500 and a RM400 e-voucher for accessories. If you have a phone to trade in, Samsung offers an instant RM600 rebate on top of the phone’s trade in value. Preorder details are as below:
| Models | RRP | Pre order Price² | Colours | Exclusive Gifts[1] |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB | RM7,199 | RM6,699 | Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender | Samsung Malaysia’s official website
· Double Storage upgrade for the same price worth up to RM5002. · RM400 e-Voucher. · Eco-Promotions up to 30% off purchase-with-purchase3 on selected Samsung Accessories, Galaxy Tablets, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Buds series and Samsung Care+. · Trade-in specials4 with additional RM600 rebate5.
Samsung Experience Stores | Samsung Authorised Partners · Double Storage upgrade for the same price worth up to RM5001. · Free accessories worth up to RM4586. · Eco-Promotions up to 30% off purchase-with-purchase2 on selected Samsung Accessories, Galaxy Tablets, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Buds series and Samsung Care+. · Trade-in specials4 with additional RM600 rebate5. |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 512GB | RM6,199 | RM5,699 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S23+ 512GB | RM5,199 | RM4,699 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S23 256GB | RM4,199 | RM3,899 |
[1] The promotion is valid while stocks last. Visit samsung.com/my for more details. Terms and conditions apply.