The Samsung Galaxy S23 Series is now official, and we have three brand new flagship phones from the Korean giant that succeed their predecessors from 2022. Samsung kept the status quo by giving us the standard Galaxy S23, the bigger-sized Galaxy S23+ and the maxed-out-specs Galaxy S23 Ultra. Malaysian consumers interested in upgrading to these devices can now plan their purchase, as the local release is not far from now! With that, here is all the essential information you need to know regarding the features, local availability, and price in Malaysia for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the two non-Ultra S23 phones.
Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, And Galaxy S23 Ultra Price In Malaysia
Generally (as with most things), the prices in Malaysia for the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Galaxy S23+, and the Galaxy S23 have gone up compared to their counterparts last year. The price increase range from RM200-RM500. However, you can soften the blow by going the pre-order route which comes with a host of goodies.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Price In Malaysia
128GB – RM3,899
256GB – RM4,199
Samsung Galaxy S23+ Price In Malaysia
256GB – RM4,699
512GB – RM5,199
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Price In Malaysia
256GB – RM5,699
512GB – RM6,199
1TB – RM7,199
Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Release Date In Malaysia
While the exact release date for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series in Malaysia has yet to be made known, do expect them to hit store shelves in late February or early March. Meanwhile, you can now pre-order the phones until 23 February.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Pre-Order On Shopee Malaysia
You can pre-order all three models from the Samsung Brand Store as well as a few other retailers on Shopee Malaysia. As mentioned earlier, pre-ordering would be the smartest choice if you want to get the most value out of your purchase. The exclusive pre-order goodies for the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra include a double storage upgrade (worth RM500) at the cost of nothing and free accessories worth RM458, which comprise a silicone grip phone cover and a Wireless Charger Duo (wireless charging mat).
What’s New On The Samsung Galaxy S23 Series?
Samsung opted for incremental upgrades for their 2023 flagships. While those hoping for more exciting changes may come off disappointed, the upgrades cover some of the core features of the phones that will give users a better day-to-day usage experience.
Samsung Galaxy S23
The smallest phone of the bunch gets a brand new chipset in the form of a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, a tougher display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and a battery capacity bump that should provide some precious extra juice. While the camera lens remain the same, it does get a couple of new camera software features geared towards taking better shots of the night sky.
Galaxy S23 vs Galaxy S22 spec-by-spec overview
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S22 | |
| Display | 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 120Hz display (2340 x 1080 resolution) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 120Hz display (2340 x 1080 resolution) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| RAM | 8GB | |
| Chipset | Custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Internal Storage | 128GB 256GB |
|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 12 (upgradable to Android 13) |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main lens
12MP ultrawide lens |
|
| Front Camera | 12MP | 10MP |
| Battery | 3,900mAh
|
3,700mAh
|
Samsung Galaxy S23+
If you desire the Galaxy S23 but in a bigger package, its larger sibling is the obvious choice. The two major advantages you get are the bigger display and battery (along with faster charging speed). Else, the Galaxy S23+ has all the same attributes as the smaller phone, such as the new chip, protective glass, battery bump, and night-focused camera features.
Galaxy S23+ vs Galaxy S22+ spec-by-spec overview
| Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | |
| Display | 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 120Hz display (2340 x 1080 resolution) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 120Hz display (2340 x 1080 resolution) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| RAM | 8GB | |
| Chipset | Custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Internal Storage | 256GB 512GB |
128GB 256GB |
| Software | Android 13 | Android 12 (upgradable to Android 13) |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main lens
12MP ultrawide lens |
|
| Front Camera | 12MP | 10MP |
| Battery | 4,700mAh
|
4,500mAh
|
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
As with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the headline-grabbing features are reserved for Samsung’s top-of-the-line poster boy. If last year’s model gets the S Pen as its marquee feature, its successor is feted with a 200MP main camera lens with Adaptive Pixel. It uses pixel binning technology in the Samsung ISOCELL HP2 sensor to support multiple levels of high-resolution processing at once.
Another notable change—on top of all the new features also coming to the two non-Ultra phones—is the inclusion of a new 12MP selfie shooter. Also, the Malaysian market officially gets the 1TB variant in the Ultra line for the first time.
Apart from getting most of the new features, the Galaxy S23 Ultra has the smallest price increase in Malaysia.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Ultra spec-by-spec overview
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | |
| Display | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 120Hz display (3088 x 1440 resolution) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 120Hz display (3088 x 1440 resolution) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | |
| Chipset | Custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Internal Storage | 256GB 512GB 1TB |
128GB 256GB |
| Software | Android 13 | Android 12 (upgradable to Android 13) |
| Rear Camera | 200MP main lens
12MP ultrawide lens 10MP periscope lens |
108MP main lens
12MP ultrawide lens 10MP periscope lens |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 40MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh
|
5,000mAh
|
Is The Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Going To Be Your Next Phone?
The price hike in Malaysia for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 might be inevitable due to various economic factors at play, but the phones are still worthwhile upgrades for those with the Galaxy S21 series phones or older. The new latest and greatest chip, bigger batteries, and welcome camera features will improve the phone usage experience where it matters most. For those hoping for something more spectacular, the next-generation Samsung foldable phones coming later this year will be the ones to keep an eye on!
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