Highlights
* The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is launching in India and globally on February 1st
* Galaxy S23 series leaked prices suggest the series will start at Rs 79,999
* The iPhone 14 series also starts at the same price
Samsung is set to launch its latest generation flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, in India next week.
Ahead of the 2023 Galaxy Unpacked launch event on February 1st 2023,a report by MySmartPrice, in partnership with tipster Yogesh Brar, has leaked the prices of the new generation flagship smartphone.
While the prices are roughly in line with previous prices, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is clearly set to become more expensive than what the Galaxy S22 cost users.
An earlier report suggests that the lineup will be available in four colour variants- Phantom Black, Cotton Flower (Cream), Botanic Green, and Misty Lilac. Sources and leaks reveal that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will feature Android 13-based One UI 5.1 OS. Along with a 6.8-inch QHD Plus Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.
Samsung Galaxy S23 price in India (leaked)
According to the report, the base Samsung Galaxy S23 model will cost Rs 79,999, which is Rs 99 more as the iPhone 14 price in India. The Galaxy S23 Plus, which will serve as the midrange model in the lineup, will start at Rs 89,999, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the top variant in the lineup, will reportedly start at Rs 1,14,999.
In comparison, the 2022 flagship lineup saw the Galaxy S22 priced at Rs 72,999, the S22 Plus cost Rs 84,999, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra cost Rs 1,09,999.
This brings a mark-up of Rs 5,000-7,000 on the prices of Samsung’s flagship smartphone lineup in India.
To be sure, the reported price hike will come amid a phase of dip in consumer demand for smartphones in the market – according a report by Counterpoint published on Friday, January 27, the smartphone market in India contracted by 9 percent through last year, and could decline even further.
A previous report suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S23 for the 8GB+128GB variant will launch in the European markets at a starting price of EUR 959 (roughly Rs. 85,000).
The European variant for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G for the 8GB+256GB variant handset will launch at a starting price of EUR 1,209 (roughly Rs. 1,07,200).
The high-end Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G will cost around Rs. 1,14,999 in the Indian market, according to the aforementioned tweet. Whereas in the European market, the same handset will be available for EUR 1,409 (roughly Rs. 1,25,000). However, there is no official information or announcement regarding its specifications or price details from the company.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Expected Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy S23 series is expected to get incremental updates this year. While some significant changes are anticipated for the top-of-the-line Galaxy S23 Ultra, the vanilla S23 and S23 Plus will enjoy minor updates. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will get the much talked about new 200MP ISOCELL HP2 primary camera sensor along with a 12MP ultra-wide camera and two 10MP telephoto cameras with 3x and 10x optical zoom.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra might also utilise a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 to protect its 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display panel. The screen is curved and will offer a peak brightness of up to 2200 nits. The S23 Ultra will also pack in 12GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage.
The S23 and S23 Plus will feature the same custom-tuned Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with a peak clock speed of 3.36GHz as on the bigger S23 Ultra. The S23 and S23 Plus will get a triple camera setup which will include a 12MP ultra-wide camera, a 50MP main camera and a 10MP telephoto sensor. Both devices will get a 12MP front camera. The S23 Ultra will get a 5,000mAh battery pack with 45W fast charging support. The S23 and S23 Plus on the other hand will feature a 3,900mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. All three phones will run Android 13-based One UI 5.0 out of the box.
All three models will have an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Samsung is already taking pre-bookings of its devices in India. The official pricing and sale date will be announced in the coming days.
Faq’s on Samsung Galaxy S23 price
1)What is the Samsung Galaxy S23 price in India ?
Ans)The base Samsung Galaxy S23 model will cost Rs 79,999, which is Rs 99 more as the iPhone 14 price in India. The Galaxy S23 Plus, which will serve as the midrange model in the lineup, will start at Rs 89,999, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the top variant in the lineup, will reportedly start at Rs 1,14,999.
2)What is the Samsung galaxy S23 series priced in Europe ( globally )in comparison to India ?
Ans)Samsung Galaxy S23 for the 8GB+128GB variant will launch in the European markets at a starting price of EUR 959 (roughly Rs. 85,000).
The European variant for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G for the 8GB+256GB variant handset will launch at a starting price of EUR 1,209 (roughly Rs. 1,07,200).
The high-end Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G will cost around Rs. 1,14,999 in the Indian market, according to the aforementioned tweet. Whereas in the European market, the same handset will be available for EUR 1,409 (roughly Rs. 1,25,000).
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