While foldable phones seem to be all the rage right now, the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra are still the latest phones in Samsung’s flagship lineup. And with multiple models claiming spots on our list of the best phones overall for 2023, they’re some of the finest Android phones that money can buy. Whether you’re looking to snag the basic Galaxy S23 or upgrade to the range-topping S23 Ultra, there’s still no reason to spend more than you really must. That’s why below we’ve rounded up some of the very best deals from both carriers and retailers that you can shop right now.
Unveiled at the company’s last Unpacked event earlier in the year, Samsung’s refreshed Galaxy S lineup includes the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra. All three models 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.
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 limited in time and could change at a moment’s notice.
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How much does the Galaxy S23 cost?
The three models of the Galaxy S23 are available in various storage configurations. US pricing for each model starts at:
- 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 model remains at 128GB, however. Both the Samsung Galaxy 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 has clothed its latest phones in an attractive array of colors. This time, there’s a selection of nature-inspired colors including phantom black, cream, green and lavender. All three S23 phones are available in those four colors regardless of where you buy them from, though Samsung is also offering four colors exclusive to its own online store. Those colors are lime, graphite, sky blue and red.
Best Galaxy S23 deals
Samsung isn’t currently offering any cold, hard discounts but there are savings to be had if you know where you’re looking. Right now Samsung will give you up to $600 back as an instant trade-in credit while there are extra savings to be had via the Samsung Offer Program. The extra savings will depend on which model you choose, with $40 offered on the Galaxy S23 and $150 on the Galaxy S23 Plus.
Looking for a new contract? You can save up to $1,000 if you take out a line on Verizon or AT&T and trade in your old phone, but there are straight discounts available if you want to buy an unlocked handset instead. It’s worth noting that the carrier deals also depend on the model of phone you’re choosing, too.
In terms of discounts, Best Buy will save you $100 on the Galaxy S23 Plus and $200 if you choose a Galaxy S23 Ultra, although there are no deals on the Galaxy S23 beyond those carrier offerings.
Verizon is offering both new and existing customers a chance to save on Galaxy S23 phones at the moment. If you’re after the basic Galaxy S23, you can pick it up for free when adding a new line on an Unlimited Plus plan. Or you can save up to $1,000 on the S23 Plus or Ultra with an eligible trade-in and a new line on a qualifying 5G unlimited plan.
Plus, existing Verizon customers who qualify for an upgrade can still save up to $800 on all three models with an eligible trade-in, which still scores you the basic Galaxy S23 for free. Verizon is also offering some bonuses to both new and existing customers. You can get a free Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE, $400 off a Google Pixel Watch 2 or $170 off a Samsung Galaxy Watch with the purchase, though you’ll need a service plan for these new devices as well.
Buy your Galaxy S23 device on a qualifying installment agreement with AT&T and trade in your old device for up to $800 off, which scores you the basic S23 for free. To get the full discount, your device needs to be valued at just $35 or more, which even includes old and damaged devices. The discount will be applied via monthly bill credits over 36 months.
T-Mobile is offering both 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 $600 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 $800 with an eligible trade-in, which scores you the base model Galaxy S23 for free. Those on a regular Go5G, Magenta or Magenta Max plan can save up to $350 with a trade-in, or you can save up to $200 with a trade-in if you’re on another qualifying service plan.
Both new and existing customers can save up to $650 at Xfinity when trading in an eligible device. 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. However, you can also choose to receive your money back in the form of a check, though it may reduce your discount a bit.
Buy a Galaxy S23 from Google and you’ll get $200 back via 24 months worth of bill credits when you take out a new Google Fi plan.
Google also has its own trade-in program where you can save up to $590 off in exchange for your old phone, with the latest iPhones netting you the biggest discount.
