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Samsung Galaxy S23: Price, availability in Singapore

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Galaxy S23 Singapore

Singapore is welcoming a new set of Samsung Galaxy smartphones — the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra are now all officially in the island.

In addition, the country is also one of only 5 locations to feature a special Galaxy Experience area where customers can learn more about the new smartphones. It is located inside Gardens by the Bay.

Price and availability 

The Galaxy S23 series is available in four colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender. Pricing are as follows (including GST):

Samsung Galaxy S23:

  • 128GB — SG$ 1,188
  • 256GB — SG$ 1,298

Galaxy S23+:

  • 256GB — SG$ 1,528
  • 512GB — SG$ 1,698

Galaxy S23 Ultra:

  • 256GB — SG$ 1,828
  • 512GB — SG$ 2,o98
  • 1TB — SG$ 2,458 (samsung.com exclusive)

Pre-order details

Pre-order for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra will be available online at Samsung Official Store in Lazada and Shopee, as well as the respective websites of selected consumer electronics & IT stores (Best Denki, Challenger, Courts, Gain City and Harvey Norman).

More information is available at the following URLs:

Customers who pre-order the Galaxy S23 Series via Lazada, Shopee and Selected Consumer Electronics & IT Stores will be entitled to the following complimentary pre-order exclusive2 upon successful payment for their pre-order:

  • Galaxy S23: SG$ 100 worth of Samsung e-voucher
  • Galaxy S23+: SG$ 150 worth of Samsung e-voucher
  • Galaxy S23 Ultra: SG$ 250 worth of Samsung e-voucher for 256GB and 512GB variant and $350 worth of Samsung e-voucher for 1TB variant

Consumers who have successfully pre-ordered their Galaxy S23 Series from any of the above locations will be able to collect or receive their devices from February 10, Friday.

Galaxy reBynd Collection

Samsung partnered with Bynd Artisan, a local leather craft studio, to create the limited edition reBynd Crossbody Sling, a stylish and compact crossbody sling, made with sustainable leather for the modern consumers.

From February 2, 2023, customers can own the exclusive reBynd Crossbody Sling when they purchase the Galaxy reBynd Collection.

Available exclusively via the Samsung Online Store, the Galaxy reBynd Collection includes the Galaxy S23 Ultra (512GB) and Leather Case, Galaxy Watch5 (44mm BT), 45W Power Adapter and the reBynd Crossbody Sling. Save $638 with this exclusive bundle (RRP: SG$ 2,856, Limited time offer: SG$ 2,218).

Simply select Galaxy S23 Ultra (512GB) and add combo bundle option to cart to enjoy offer. Customers will also enjoy free customisation on the Crossbody Sling (worth SG$ 15). Redemption details will be provided.

Samsung x CASETiFY

 

Samsung Singapore is collaborating with CASETiFY for the first time to bring Galaxy users an exclusive collection. Inspired by the new Galaxy S23 Series, the collection features 3 Samsung-exclusive prints designed with Epic in mind. The collection will be available for the Galaxy S23 Series, S22 Series, Z Fold4 | Z Flip4 and Z Fold3 | Z Flip3 via  www.casetify.com.

Focused refinement 

Samsung honed in a few improvements for this series. Specifically, these are “Nightography,” Gaming, Customization, and Sustainability. 

The Galaxy S23 is equipped with the first 200MP sensor on a Samsung smartphone. Working in tandem with their AI, the phone promises to produce images that appear well lit even in environments with poor lighting conditions. And this also applies to video. 

The entire Galaxy S23 series is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. That’s the best one for Android smartphones right now. It’s also accompanied by improved cooling for an overall better gameplay experience.

Customization happens on both hardware and software. Samsung has plenty of accessories that you can style in your own way for your Galaxy device. Meanwhile, ONE UI 5.1 is introducing perhaps the most robust software customization that Samsung has had yet. All these to make your smartphone Your Galaxy. 

For sustainability, Samsung has made it a point to use recycled materials not only on the packaging, but also on the actual smartphones. The Galaxy S23 Ultra actually has 12 components made with recycled materials. That’s double of what the Galaxy S22 Ultra had. 

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Specs

Galaxy S23 Ultra

  • Display — 6.8-inch QHD+ Edge, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Vision Booster, Enhanced Comfort
  • Processor — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
  • RAM and Storage — 12GB+1TB, 12GB+512GB, 12GB+256GB
  • Battery and Charging — 5,000mAh, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless Powershare
  • OS — Android 13, ONE UI 5.1
  • Water Resistance — IP68
  • Cameras: 
    • 200MP f/1.7 Wide 
    • 12MP, f/2.2 Ultra-Wide 
    • 10MP, f/2.4 Telephoto, 3x optical zoom
    • 10MP, f/4.9 Telephoto, 10x optical zoom 
    • 12MP, f/2.2 Front

Samsung Galaxy S23+

  • Display — 6.6-inch FHD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Vision Booster, Enhanced Comfort
  • Processor — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
  • RAM and Storage — 8GB+512GB, 8GB+256GB
  • Battery and Charging — 4,700mAh, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless Powershare
  • OS — Android 13, ONE UI 5.1
  • Water Resistance — IP68
  • Cameras: 
    • 50MP f/1.8 Wide 
    • 12MP, f/2.2 Ultra-Wide 
    • 10MP, f/2.4 Telephoto, 3x optical zoom
    • 12MP, f/2.2 Front

Galaxy S23

  • Display — 6.6-inch FHD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Vision Booster, Enhanced Comfort
  • Processor — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
  • RAM and Storage — 8GB+256GB, 8GB+128GB
  • Battery and Charging — 3,900mAh, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless Powershare
  • OS — Android 13, ONE UI 5.1
  • Water Resistance — IP68
  • Cameras: 
    • 50MP f/1.8 Wide 
    • 12MP, f/2.2 Ultra-Wide 
    • 10MP, f/2.4 Telephoto, 3x optical zoom
    • 12MP, f/2.2 Front
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