Samsung has launched the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23, ushering in a new era of premium smartphone experience for the Samsung Galaxy brand. The cameras offer greater creative freedom, allowing users to capture cinematic Nightography videos with AI. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, the phones feature cutting-edge AI, advanced mobile gaming capabilities, and fast graphics for sustained gameplay. The S23 Ultra also comes equipped with an S Pen, offering greater productivity and versatility. The design of the S23 series incorporates more recycled materials than any other Samsung Galaxy smartphone, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainability.
“The value of impactful technology is measured, not just by what it enables for people today, but also how it contributes to a better future. The entire Galaxy S series lineup is the new standard-bearer of trustworthy premium smartphone experiences. We’re on a mission to redefine peak performance by bringing together powerful, lasting innovations and sustainability,” according to TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics.
A Camera with More Megapixels & Extensive Creative Controls
Galaxy S23 Ultra makes it easier for any level of photographer to capture phenomenal content. It offers Samsung Galaxy’s most advanced camera system, tailored for nearly any lighting conditions and engineered to render incredible detail. Improved Nightography capabilities transform how the Galaxy S series optimizes photos and videos in a wide range of ambient conditions. Filming a favorite song at a concert, snapping a selfie at the aquarium, or grabbing a group shot of friends at dinner — users can get sharper images and videos4. Visual noise that usually ruins low-light images is corrected by a new AI-powered image signal processing (ISP) algorithm that enhances object details and color tone.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra introduces a revolutionary 200MP Adaptive Pixel sensor for capturing stunning moments with unparalleled precision. This sensor uses pixel binning for processing high-resolution images and videos simultaneously. Additionally, the Galaxy S23 series debuts fast autofocus and a Super HDR selfie camera, capable of capturing images and videos at 60fps, twice the speed of traditional selfie cameras. This innovation elevates front-facing camera capabilities, providing users with a noticeably improved experience for communication.
For users who want the ultimate creative control and customization, the Galaxy S23 series offers a suite of tools that differentiate any photography experience. The Expert RAW app, available exclusively on Samsung Galaxy, enables DSLR-style image shooting and editing in RAW and JPEG — no bulky camera equipment is required. Users can experiment with Multiple exposures of photo art or capture a clear view of the Milky Way with Astrophoto settings, and now, after being downloaded on Galaxy S23, Expert RAW features can be accessed within Samsung’s native Camera app7. Meanwhile, the new zoom capabilities on the Galaxy Watch5 series’ Camera Controller app8 empower users to capture a perfectly framed shot right from their wrist.
Additional camera advancements include:
- Low-light or in situations that would normally create a blur, videos are stable with doubled optical image stabilizer (OIS) angles in all directions on Galaxy S23 Ultra.9
- Recording videos feel more cinematic with enhanced 8K video1 at 30 frames per second with a wider angle.
- Advanced, object-based AI analyzes each detail in the frame, even down to minute facial features such as hair and eyes, to carefully reflect a person’s dynamic characteristics.
- For an even more enhanced video experience, the new 360 Audio Recording feature1 on Galaxy Buds2 Pro creates multi-dimensional sound.
On Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23, the iconic Samsung Galaxy camera also gets an upgraded look. The contoured housing has been removed, marking a new era of essential Galaxy design that makes the entire series stand out.
The Future of Mobile Gaming
For creators and gamers alike, the desire to push limits and constantly reimagine what’s possible requires technology that outpaces expectations. Together, Samsung and Qualcomm optimized the Samsung Galaxy experience with the brand new “Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy,” the most powerful and efficient platform ever in a Samsung Galaxy smartphone and the fastest Snapdragon available today. Meanwhile, on the Galaxy S23 Ultra, a 5000mAh battery powers a larger camera than Galaxy S22 Ultra without increasing the device’s size.
A newly designed CPU microarchitecture boosts the processing abilities of the Galaxy S23 series by about 30% compared to the Galaxy S22 series. Capturing stunning photos in low light requires trillions of calculations per second, so Samsung Galaxy’s highly efficient NPU architecture has been optimized by 49% to balance performance and power while using an AI algorithm to help users take epic photos and videos. One of the most significant improvements to the Galaxy S23 series is the optimized GPU, which is approximately 41% faster compared to Galaxy 22 series and designed specially for power users.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra prepares for the future of digital realism with support for real-time ray tracing in mobile gaming. This technology tracks every ray of light, providing users with more lifelike renderings of scenes. Furthermore, every model in the Galaxy S23 series is equipped with a larger vapor chamber, ensuring a smooth gaming experience even during marathon sessions.
All this power underpins Galaxy S23 Ultra’s expansive 6.8-inch edge display with a reduced curvature to create a larger and flatter surface area for the best visual experience on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Samsung Galaxy’s unique Enhanced comfort feature allows users to adjust color tones and contrast levels, lessening eye strain from screen time at night. Vision booster now adjusts at three levels of lighting instead of two to combat brightness and glare in daylight.
Pricing & Availability
The Galaxy S23 series comes in four nature-inspired matte hues: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, and Lavender3. The Galaxy S23 retails for PHP53,990 for the 128GB variant and PHP57,990 for the 256GB variant. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S23+ starts at PHP68,990 for the 256GB variant and PHP76,990 for the 512GB variant. Lastly, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is available at PHP81,990 and PHP89,990 for the 256GB and 512GB variants, respectively. A Samsung.com-exclusive 1TB Galaxy S23 Ultra is also available at PHP103,990.
From today until 23 February 2023, customers who pre-order the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ or the Galaxy S23 Ultra through samsung.com will enjoy discounts of up to PHP76,000, including a FREE Memory Upgrade worth up to PHP8,000. They will instantly get the higher memory variant for the price of the lower variant within the same model lineup. Those who will trade in their old devices can also enjoy savings of up to PHP13,000 on top of their old phone’s residual value. In addition, they will get an e-voucher worth up to PHP5,000, a 50% discount on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, and 30% off on the Galaxy Watch5 Series. On top of this, they will also get a FREE 1-year Samsung Care+ coverage worth PHP5,999, and earn double Samsung Rewards points.
As an exclusive samsung.com offer, the Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB will be offered as part of a limited-edition Samsung Galaxy VIP bundle with total savings of PHP38,000. The VIP bundle includes the 1TB Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Watch5 Pro 46mm, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Super Fast Wireless Duo Charger, Galaxy S23 Ultra Leather Cover, and 1-year Samsung Care+ coverage all for a discounted price of PHP119,378.
The Galaxy S23 series is also available for pre-order through Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com, and MemoXpress Online. Customers who pre-order through these channels from 02 to 23 February 2023 will enjoy as much as PHP65,000 worth of discounts. This also includes the FREE Memory Upgrade, additional savings for traded-in devices, 50% off on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, and 30% off on the Galaxy Watch5 Series.