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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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With a new protection plan dubbed as “1Protect” for your precious new iPhones

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Power Mac Center has upgraded its SM Aura branch into an Apple Premium Partner (APP) store. The “APP” designation is the highest tier for reseller stores worldwide.

Originally opened in 2014, the redesigned store now houses its retail space, training center, and a service center in one.

The new space also puts more emphasis on learning. Free group demos will be held every Friday to Sunday. These will cover topics such as iPad creativity, or camera features, personalization, and Continuity for the latest iPhone series.

To celebrate the opening, customers can also score discounts on select Apple devices and accessories until September 27, 2026.

Deals include up to:

  • ₱PhP 36,000 off MacBook Pros
  • PhP 19,500 off iPads
  • PhP 3000 off Apple Watches; and
  • PhP 11,000 off iPhone models

There are also service discounts until September 25. Plus, new iPhones purchases here are also covered with 1Protect coverage options.

ICYMI, it’s a partnership between PMC and Bolttech. It’s basically a new way to protect your precious new iPhones.

Your regular one-year warranty does not cover accidental drops and water damage. Purchasing this new coverage plan (good for one year) gives you an unlimited dose of that.

Parts are guaranteed original and is an official part of AppleCare Services.

This protection program also covers one-time unwarranted exchanges (or change of mind returns) from micro scratches to color options. It will even replace your iPhone (of the same model and configuration) if it was stolen once.

There’s also the 1 Infinite loyalty program. Members can earn points from purchases and redeem them for devices, accessories, services, and training.

The Power Mac Center SM Aura APP store is located on Level 2 and is open daily from 10AM to 10PM.

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MediaTek launches the Dimensity 9600 Pro

Smartphones are scheduled to launch later this year.

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The stage is set for next year’s smartphones. Both MediaTek and Qualcomm have unleased their upcoming flagship chipsets for the coming generation. If you’re looking for the Qualcomm side of things, go here. But if you’re looking for MediaTek, then you’re in the right place.

The Dimensity 9600 Pro adopts the 2nm process mode, which makes MediaTek one of the first companies to use it. The chip itself features a 2+3+3 All Big Core CPU. Specifically, it has two C2-Ultra cores going up to 4.55GHz, three C2-Pro cores going up to 4.35GHz, and three C2-Pro ones going up to 3.1GHz. This configuration can reportedly achieve 17 percent better single-core performance and 15 percent higher multi-core performance.

Besides all that power inherently built in, the chipset also has the G2-Ultra NX GPU. This GPU can deliver 27 percent higher peak performance, 24 percent lower power consumption, 18 percent faster raytracing, and gaming at up to 185 frames per second.

Finally, the chipset has the Imagiq 1290 ISP. With this engine, the processor can handle 60fps motion capture and 4K240 direct-output ultra-slow-motion video.

Alongside the Dimensity 9600 Pro, MediaTek is also launching the Dimensity 9600M, a slightly more lightweight option of the Pro that deliver flagship level performance to more users outside of that price point.

Smartphones that will come with the Dimensity 9600 Pro and 9600M will launch sometime in the fourth quarter.

SEE ALSO: MediaTek unveils Dimensity 9500s, 8500 mobile processors

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Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series

This time, there are two models.

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The end of the year always heralds the next step of processors for next year’s smartphones. Besides the oodles of phone rumors we’ll have before the year ends, these new processors give us a powerful hint of what the new machinery can do. Today, Qualcomm has unveiled that next generation, announcing the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.

Yes, this time, the Snapdragon flagship chipset will come in two flavors. Let’s start with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6.

The “base” model of the duo has an octa-core Oryon CPU with two prime cores going up to 5GHz. It also has an Adreno GPU that touts 35 percent faster performance compared to the previous generation. Additionally, the chipset has a 16MB Flex Cache which can supposedly leverage the cache better to deliver better single-threaded performance.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will also have a new Spectra ISP. The engine can support single image capturing at 320 megapixels, or 64 megapixels with a triple rear camera combo. It also supports 8K video capturing at 30fps. Further, Intelligent Pixel Control features better contextualization skills so the camera can more accurately detect what you’re taking a photo or video of.

Finally, the X105 5G modem offers the usual array of 5G connectivity options but also goes up to supporting Bluetooth 6 and Wi-Fi 8.

Meanwhile, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 offers much of the same as the duo’s regular model. However, it features 18MB of high performance memory, video recording that goes up to 60fps at 8K resolution, and new Matrix Cores that boost frame generation for gaming.

As expected, both models will appear in new smartphones from later this year to next year.

SEE ALSO: Qualcomm is raising its prices this year

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