Samsung Galaxy S23 Deals: Big Savings on the S23, S23 Ultra, and Get the S23 FE for Free With Trade-In
If you want to get your hands on the latest S23 phones, we've collected some of the best deals and trade-in offers in the marketplace.
Samsung is known for making some of the best phones on the market, and if you want the latest and greatest, then the most recent Galaxy S23 lineup is what you're looking for. Luckily, there are quite a few options you can go for, whether it's the budget-friendly Galaxy S23 FE or Samsung's most powerful offering, the S23 Ultra. Either way, you don't have to pay an arm and a leg to get any of the phones in the lineup, which is why we've collected some of the best offers we can find across the board.
Samsung unveiled three models at its Unpacked event in February. Its refreshed lineup includes 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.
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The new Galaxy S23 FE hit shelves this October and is the most affordable model in the S23 lineup. It has a midsize 6.4-inch display and an 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.
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 four colors exclusive to its own online store lime, graphite, sky blue and red. The new Galaxy S23 FE is only available in graphite, mint and purple.
Best Galaxy S23 deals
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 $600 off the Galaxy S23 and $525 off the S23 Plus, or $800 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.
Additional offers are available if you activate your new phone through a carrier. Verizon customers can save up to $800 with a trade-in on a Plus Unlimited plan, while T-Mobile customers can save up to $800 with a new line on a qualifying service plan with no trade-in required.
Samsung is also offering some other bonuses, including $114 off a Galaxy Watch 6 and $130 off a pair of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro when bundled with a Galaxy S23, S23 Plus or S23 Ultra. You'll also get some free services, including two free months of Adobe Lightroom, four months of YouTube Premium, four months of Sirius XM and six months of Microsoft 365 Basic (if you're a new subscriber).
Best Buy is offering some solid direct discounts, with $100 off the S23, $125 on the S23 Plus and $150 off the S23 Ultra. These are all for the unlocked versions, but you can get some excellent savings for carrier models as well. Both AT&T and Verizon customers can save up to $1,000 with an eligible trade-in and activation on a qualifying service plan.
Verizon is offering both new and existing customers a chance to save on Galaxy S23 phones. Those adding a new line of service can get the Galaxy S23 FE for free, or save up to $800 on the basic Galaxy S23, or up to $1,000 on the S23 Plus and Ultra with a trade-in. Plus, existing Verizon customers who qualify for an upgrade can still save up to $800 on the S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra with an eligible trade-in, which still scores you the basic Galaxy S23 for free.
AT&T is offering a few different ways to save on Galaxy S23 phones at the moment. You can snag the affordable S23 FE for just $1 per month -- which saves you $564 over 36 months -- when you purchase the phone on an installment plan, with no trade-in required. If you do have an old phone to trade in, you can get the Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus for free, or save up to $1,000 on the S23 Ultra, with an installment plan and activation on an eligible unlimited plan. The discount will be applied via monthly bill credits over 36 months.
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 $600 when adding a new line on a different qualifying service plan, which scores you the Galaxy S23 FE for free.
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 Galaxy S23 or S23 FE for free. Those on a regular Go5G plan can save up to $350 with a trade-in, or save up to $200 with a trade-in if you're on another qualifying service plan.
Xfinity is offering up to $800 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.
New Google Fi customers can save $500 on the Galaxy S23 as a direct discount. There are also trade-in credits of up to $500 for the S23 Plus, or $550 on the S23 Ultra with activation on a qualifying service plan. The discount is applied in the form of bill credits over 24 months.
Google also has its own trade-in program where you can save up to $580 in exchange for your old phone, with the latest iPhones netting you the biggest discount. It should also be noted that the new Galaxy S23 FE is not yet available on Google Fi.
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