Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23, powered by the “Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy”.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra has an embedded S Pen for productivity, notetaking, hobbies and boasts a new 200MP Adaptive Pixel sensor. On Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23, the iconic Samsung Galaxy camera also gets an upgraded look. The contour housing has been removed, marking a new era of essential Galaxy design that makes the entire series stand out.
Qualcomm “Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy” enables unprecedented performance while Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 5,000mAh battery lasts more than 20 percent longer. Galaxy S23 Ultra’s graphics performance is faster by more than 40 percent and its AI performance is also optimized by more than 40 percent to balance performance and power for photography, videography, low-latency gaming and more.
Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with ans expansive 6.8-inch edge display with a reduced curvature to create a larger and flatter surface area for the best visual experience. The new S series is the first to market Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2, adding heightened durability for long-term use.
The Galaxy S23 series’ premium experience can be sustained through the years with four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates . To ensure the longevity, users can also leverage a variety of programs such as Samsung Care+ , a support service for accidental damages, repairs and more.
Availability
The Galaxy S23 series comes in four nature-inspired matte hues: Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 will be available for pre-order from 2nd to 28th February 2023. Those that pre-order the Galaxy S23 Ultra will receive an automatic upgrade from a 256 GB to 526 GB device storage worth 20,000 shillings, they will receive 10 GB data each month for one-year period (Safaricom Network only). Those that pre-order the Galaxy S23+ and the Galaxy S23 will receive a free silicone case as well as 10GB data each month for one year. The Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 will also be eligible for Samsung Care+, which offers among other things 1-year free screen protection . The pre-order will be available at all authorized Samsung Dealer stores.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 512 GB will retail at 209,999 KES, the Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB will retail at 195,999 KES, the Galaxy S23+ 256 GB will retail at 154,999 KES, while the Galaxy S23 256 GB will retail at 135,999 KES . All the devices will be available at Samsung authorized dealer stores including Safaricom from 1st March 2023.