Samsung makes some of the best phones on the market, and though the S24 lineup is out now, that doesn’t mean the older S23 phones are obsolete. In fact, going with the older generation means you can get a pretty good deal, especially with a trade-in, and the S23 Ultra, for instance, is still competitively powerful with the lower-end S24 models. The budget-friendly Galaxy S23 FE isn’t too bad either, so you have quite a few options, depending on your budget. Regardless, you’re still basically getting a flagship-level phone for a good price.
In February 2023, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra. All three retain the same screen sizes as the 2022 models at 6.1, 6.6 and 6.8 inches, respectively, with a refined external design and some modest upgrades to the camera hardware, battery sizes and internal storage of the larger two models. A special version of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor powers the new phones and is optimized for the new Galaxy S23 lineup, which we found in our tests to have much faster performance than the S22.
The new Galaxy S23 FE hit shelves later in October 2023 and is the most affordable model in the S23 lineup. It has a midsize 6.4-inch display and improved battery life but comes equipped with the previous-gen Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. Whether you’re excited to get your hands on one of Samsung’s flagship phones, or maybe it’s just time to upgrade from an older phone, we’ll help you save some cash on your S23 purchase. Note that the deals and bonuses below are all time-limited and could change.
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How much does the Galaxy S23 cost?
The four models of the Galaxy S23 are available in various storage configurations. US pricing for each model starts at:
- Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: $600
- Samsung Galaxy S23: $800
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus: $1,000
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: $1,200
Note that Samsung has improved the base storage for the Galaxy S23 Plus and S23 Ultra, doubling it to 256GB instead of the 128GB found in the S22 models. The base-spec Galaxy S23 and S23 FE models remain at 128GB. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus offer 8GB of RAM, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with 12GB of RAM.
What colors does the Galaxy S23 come in?
As always, Samsung’s phones come in an array of attractive colors. This time, there’s a selection of nature-inspired colors for the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra, including phantom black, cream, green and lavender. Plus, Samsung is also offering an exclusive lime green color in its own online store The Galaxy S23 FE is available only in graphite, cream, mint and purple.
Best Galaxy S23 deals
While discounts on the main S23 lineup are slim at Amazon right now, and there are no direct discounts, you can get $50 off the bundle that includes the S23 FE and Buds FE
Samsung isn’t currently offering any cold, hard discounts, but there are savings to be had if you know where to look. Right now Samsung will knock up to $525 off the Galaxy S23 or S23 Plus or up to $750 off the S23 Ultra with an eligible trade-in. Newer Apple and Samsung devices will net you the most, but you’ll get enhanced credit for phones from Google, Motorola and other brands as well.
Though there aren’t a lot of great deals at Best Buy at the moment, you can get $120 off the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB version, which brings the price down to $1,080. You can also get up to $1,000 off the S23, S23 Plus or S23 Ultra with a qualified trade-in for carrier models (AT&T or Verizon).
Verizon is offering both new and existing customers a chance to save on Galaxy S23 phones. Those adding a new line can get either the S23 or S23 FE for free, with any money spent credited to your bill over 36 months. You can also get an Amazon Fire TV 65″ Omni Series for free for those who purchase with a new Unlimited Ultimate or Unlimited Plus plan.
Additionally, right now you can get up to $350 back in promotional credits when you add a Galaxy Watch6 to your purchase or up to $550 of promotional credits for a Samsung Tab S9 FE 5G.
There aren’t many discounts at AT&T right now but you if you purchase the 128 GB S23 FE, you can get up to $204 in bill credits, bringing the price down to $396.
T-Mobile is offering new and existing customers quite a few ways to save on the S23 series right now. Those adding a new line of service can save up to $800 when signing up for a Go5G Next or Go5G Plus plan, or you can save $400 when adding a new line on a different qualifying service plan.
If you already have a Go5G Next or Plus plan (or switch to one), you can also save up to $1,000 with an eligible trade-in, which scores you the Galaxy S23 or S23 FE for free. Those on a regular Go5G plan can save up to $600 with a trade-in if you’re on another qualifying service plan.
Xfinity is offering up to $500 off the Galaxy S23 Series with either a new line or an eligible trade-in. And you can combine these offers for some serious savings. The latest iPhones will net you the biggest discount, but Xfinity also accepts models from Samsung and Google, as well as tons of smaller brands. Like most other carrier trade-in offers, the discount will be applied in the form of monthly bill credits. You can also choose to receive your money back in the form of a check, although it may reduce your discount a bit.
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