Week 4 in review: Galaxy S23 series prices revealed, camera samples arrive

2023-01-29

Next week we"ll finally witness the unveiling of the Galaxy S23 series alongside the Galaxy Book3 laptops. But for now, it"s back to regular leaks as we recap the last week"s stories.

The Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra will all be slightly more expensive than their predecessors were (only the Galaxy S23+" starting Indian price is lower than last year"s S22+ was but that"s unofficial).

We saw an unboxing of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which only reaffirmed what we already knew - the phone comes without a charger or cable. We also got some camera samples, showcasing the Night mode capabilities of the 200MP sensor, and the zoom abilities of the 3x and 10x cameras. A few 4K and 8K videos completed the camera leaks.

Corning confirmed that the Galaxy S23 series will pioneer Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Motorola announced a whopping 5 phones this week. The more interesting of the bunch, the Moto G73 and Moto G53, have 5G, 120Hz displays, 50MP cameras, and 5,000mAh batteries. The Moto G73 will be available for €300 in a single configuration (8/256GB). The Moto G53 will be cheaper at €250, this is with 4/128GB memory, which is the only option currently listed on Motorola’s official site.

The Moto G23 and Moto G13 share the same 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate, as well as the same 50MP main camera on the back. Both also have 5,000mAh batteries. Moto G23 comes in Matte Charcoal, Pearl White and Steel Blue colors and is priced at €230 in Europe. Moto G13 is available in Matte Charcoal, Blue Lavender and Rose Gold colors with a retail of €180.

The Moto E13 has a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD of 60Hz refresh rate, a 5,000mAh battery, and runs Android 13 (Go edition). It costs €120.

OnePlus will show off the OnePlus 11, OnePlus 11R, as well as the OnePlus Pad, the OnePlus Buds 2 Pro, the OnePlus Keyboard, and the OnePlus Q2 Pro 65-inch TV on February 7.

See you next week!

Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra prices for Europe leak, get ready to pay more

Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra prices for Europe leak, get ready to pay more

The phones will be more expensive than their predecessors.


Here are the Samsung Galaxy S23 series

Here are the Samsung Galaxy S23 series" Indian prices

The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra start higher than last year, the S23+ is a bit cheaper.


Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra unboxing and camera samples surface

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra unboxing and camera samples surface

The samples show off the night mode abilities of the 200MP sensor.


Hero colors for the Galaxy S23 series confirmed, S23 Ultra image sensors detailed

Hero colors for the Galaxy S23 series confirmed, S23 Ultra image sensors detailed

The new Ultra will feature the 200MP HP2 sensor, of course, but it will use the exact same sensors in its two tele cameras as last year"s model.


Samsung.com reveals Galaxy S23 series pre-order period and perks

Samsung.com reveals Galaxy S23 series pre-order period and perks

As usual, Samsung will accept pre-orders for two weeks after it unveils the new flagships, then it will kick off open sales.


Samsung teases epic nights and moon photography with the S23 Ultra

Samsung teases epic nights and moon photography with the S23 Ultra"s cameras

Samsung has begun promoting its first Galaxy Unpacked of 2023.


8K and 4K videos from the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra posted on the web

8K and 4K videos from the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra posted on the web

The same user that shared still photos from the new flagship a few days ago has moved on to testing its video capabilities.


Motorola Moto G73 and G53 unveiled with 5G, 120Hz displays and 50MP cameras

Motorola Moto G73 and G53 unveiled with 5G, 120Hz displays and 50MP cameras

The G72 and G52 were both 4G-only phones. The new models use Helio and Snapdragon chips for next-gen connectivity.


Motorola Moto G13, G23 and E13 introduced

Motorola Moto G13, G23 and E13 introduced

The latest budget-oriented devices from Motorola are official.


New Huawei P60 Pro leaked specs suggest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset

New Huawei P60 Pro leaked specs suggest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset

The phone will lack 5G but will bring LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.


Poco X5 Pro leaks with Snapdragon 778G, vanilla X5 with Snapdragon 695 follows

Poco X5 Pro leaks with Snapdragon 778G, vanilla X5 with Snapdragon 695 follows

The X5 Pro seems like the X4 Pro with a new, more powerful chipset. It keeps the 108MP main camera, which is now able to record 4K video.


Samsung Galaxy A54 battery capacity and charging speed revealed by FCC

Samsung Galaxy A54 battery capacity and charging speed revealed by FCC

The minimal charge is listed as 4,905 mAh, which means the typical one is at least 5,000 mAh.


Google to phase out legacy apps with Android 14 to improve security

Google to phase out legacy apps with Android 14 to improve security

Android 14 will block the installation of really old apps.


Next year

Next year"s Galaxy S24 series could have exclusive Snapdragon 8 chipsets as well

The S23 generation is coming with special "Snapdragon for Galaxy" chipsets and Samsung will allegedly keep using such chips until its in-house chip is ready.


Samsung Galaxy M54 5G renders show out revised design

Samsung Galaxy M54 5G renders show out revised design

The upcoming budget Galaxy M-series phone is expected to launch with the Exynos 1380 chipset.


Apple is now selling refurbished iPhone 13 models in Europe

Apple is now selling refurbished iPhone 13 models in Europe

They should make their way to the US soon too.


Corning confirms that the Galaxy S23 series will pioneer Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Corning confirms that the Galaxy S23 series will pioneer Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Victus 2 was announced at the end of November and features increased drop resistance, especially for rough surfaces like concrete. 


OnePlus Pad renders show off its metal unibody design and Oreo style camera

OnePlus Pad renders show off its metal unibody design and Oreo style camera

The Pad has a big circular camera island halfway up its back. 


First image of OnePlus Keyboard appears, will arrive on February 7

First image of OnePlus Keyboard appears, will arrive on February 7

A red button, likely a toggle for different modes, is visible in the image.


Oppo Reno8 T officially launching on February 8

Oppo Reno8 T officially launching on February 8

The phone will arrive in the Philippines.


Apple releases iOS 16.3 with support for the new HomePod and watchOS 9.3

Apple releases iOS 16.3 with support for the new HomePod and watchOS 9.3

The new HomePod was unveiled last week, and now you can use it.


OnePlus 11R is also coming on February 7, Amazon reveals

OnePlus 11R is also coming on February 7, Amazon reveals

The online store app is pushing notifications to some users.


Snapdragon 8cx Gen 4 specs surface, promise powerful CPU, support for external GPU

Snapdragon 8cx Gen 4 specs surface, promise powerful CPU, support for external GPU

This chip is aimed at Windows PCs and has the connectivity to match with PCIe 4.0 for storage and USB 4 for external connectivity.


iOS 17 details leak, don

iOS 17 details leak, don"t expect many visual changes, just a focus on stability and efficiency

This is the OS that the upcoming iPhone 15 models will run when they arrive on the market this fall.


Poco X5 appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 695 chipset

Poco X5 appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 695 chipset

The test device comes equipped with 8GB RAM and boots Android 12.