Samsung became one of the first smartphone manufacturers to release new phones in 2023.
The South Korean company’s latest S23 series was unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco on Wednesday.
The new phones — the S23, the S23+ and the S23 Ultra — will be available for purchase from February 17, the company said.
As was the case last year, when Samsung unveiled three variants of its flagship S series, the technology company has strengthened its line-up this year by releasing three new models.
The devices are intended to help Samsung regain its top position in the smartphone industry, which it lost to Apple in the fourth quarter of last year.
The Samsung S23 — in pictures
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Samsung says devices in its new Galaxy S series are intended to appeal to professional users and gamers. Photo: Samsung -
The phone maker unveiled three new Galaxy phones — the S23 Ultra, the S23+ and the S23. Alkesh Sharma / The National -
All three devices have a refresh rate of 120-hertz, which means games will have less lag and stuttering. Photo: Samsung -
The S23 Ultra features a slot to hold a stylus called the S Pen, the signature accessory of devices in the Samsung Note series. Alkesh Sharma / The National -
The S23 Ultra's stylus is intended to enhance users’ experience. Photo: Samsung -
The S23 Ultra, the premium model in the series, has five cameras — four at the back and one in the front. Alkesh Sharma / The National -
Samsung said it used the best camera technology in its latest S series. Photo: Samsung -
Samsung’s S23 Ultra has a 6.8-inch edge display, with a reduced curvature on the sides to give it a larger and flatter surface area for an improved visual experience. Alkesh Sharma / The National -
A sleek design adds to the looks of the new devices. Photo: Samsung -
All three new phones come with improved cameras, bigger batteries, faster processors and enhanced privacy features. Alkesh Sharma / The National -
Samsung’s S23+ comes has a 6.6-inch screen. Alkesh Sharma / The National -
Samsung used recyclable material in its latest S23 series. Photo: Samsung -
The new devices can capture better images and shoot videos in low-light conditions. Alkesh Sharma / The National
Apple sold 72.3 million iPhones and accounted for a market share of 24.1 per cent in the past quarter, while Samsung was responsible for 19.4 per cent market share after selling 58.2 million phones, according to Massachusetts-based market research company International Data Corporation.
Chinese brand OnePlus is expected to launch its OnePlus 11 5G model globally on February 7.
The National examines the three variants of the latest S23 series and compiles a quick guide of the features.
Galaxy S23
Display: 6.1-inch screen and 168g body
Rear camera: Triple camera, with 50-megapixel wide camera, 12MP ultra-wide and a telephoto lens of 10MP
Front camera: Lens of 12MP
Memory: 8GB RAM and storage of 128GB, 256GB and 512GB
Battery: 3,900mAh (milliampere hours)
Operating system: Android 13
Availability: From February 17, the phone will be available at telecoms companies and retailers, and on the company’s website. Customers can place pre-orders from Wednesday.
Price: S23 will start from $799. However, prices will vary in different markets.
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Galaxy S23+
Display: 6.6-inch screen and body weighs 196g
Rear camera: Triple camera, with 50MP wide camera, 12MP ultra-wide and a telephoto lens of 10MP
Front camera: Lens of 12MP
Memory: 8GB RAM and storage of 256GB and 512GB
Battery: 4,700mAh
Operating system: Android 13
Availability: From February 17, the phone will be available at telecoms companies and retailers, and on the company’s website. Customers can place pre-orders from Wednesday.
Price: S23+ will start from $999. However, prices will vary in different markets.
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Galaxy S23 Ultra
Display: 6.8-inch screen and body weighs 234g
Rear camera: Quad-camera system, 200MP wide camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera and two telephoto cameras of 10MP each
Front camera: 12MP lens
Memory: 12GB RAM and storage of 256GB, 512GB and 1TB
Battery: 5,000mAh
Operating system: Android 13
Availability: From February 17, the phone will be available at telecoms companies and retailers, and on the company’s website. Customers can place pre-orders from Wednesday.
Price: S23 Ultra will start from $1,199. However, prices will vary in different markets.
