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Galaxy S23 Ultra and S23+ show up early at a mobile shop

By Anam Hamid

Published: Jan 21, 2023, 10:06 AM

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Galaxy S23 Ultra and S23+ show up early at a mobile shop

We are now just nine days out from the launch of the Galaxy S23 series and at this stage we can start expecting real-world shots and right on cue, a store in Nicaragua has posted some images of the Galaxy S23 Ultra (via Slash Leaks) and the Galaxy S23 Plus (via Twitter user Alvin).

KM Cell Store is a mobile phone shop and it looks like Samsung has already shipped out the Galaxy S23 to them, or these might be dummy units. The packaging looks a little off but veteran leaker Ice Universe hasn't raised any doubts, which implies we are looking at the real deal.

Mobile shop posts images of Galaxy S23 Ultra boxes

The leaked photos show the phones in all the rumored color options, including Phantom Black, Botanic Green, Cotton Flower (cream), and Misty Lilac (light pink / lavender).

The colors don't exactly match with recently leaked renders, which gave the phones a dim and washed-out appearance. They are more in line with leaked promo materials.

Leaked in-the-wild Galaxy S23 Ultra image from KM Cell Store

We also get to see the back of the Galaxy S23 Ultra and it does appear to be even boxier than the S22 Ultra and the sides look flatter. Though it's hard to tell from these pictures, the Galaxy S23 Ultra apparently has bigger camera sensors than the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The general look is very similar to the Galaxy S22 Ultra though.

Leaker Ice Universe had previously said the Galaxy S23 Ultra would have bigger sensors

The Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus, on the other hand, are expected to come with an S22-Ultra-like bump-less camera array and will likely maintain their rounded corners but may have flatter sides,

A custom version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is expected to fuel the Galaxy S23 series. The S23 Ultra is highly likely to flaunt a monster 200MP camera which could help it become the best camera phone of 2023.

Samsung will formally announce the phones on February 1 and it's still not abundantly clear whether the series will stick to the $799 starting price of the Galaxy S22 range. You can get a head start on orders by reserving the Galaxy S23 today.

Galaxy S23 Ultra (512GB) is $180 off at Amazon

The 256GB Galaxy S23 Ultra in Green is available at Amazon. The smartphone retails for $180 off its usual price, but there are limited quantities available.

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Galaxy S23+ is available at Amazon for 11% off

The Galaxy S23+ with 512GB of built-in storage is now 11% off at Amazon. This is the model in Green, and it's available in limited quantities.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.