Pre-ordering a Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, or Galaxy S23 Ultra might be tempting, but there are some reasons why you might want to hold off buying one of the company’s new flagship models.
Samsung’s confirmed a trio of new smartphones and the Galaxy S23 series will be the company’s answer to devices like the iPhone 14 and Pixel 7.
The devices replace the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 at the top of the Galaxy S pecking order and they do so with some enticing upgrades which include a new processor, improved cameras, and more.
If you’re in the market for a new smartphone, or if you’ll be looking to upgrade in the near future, the Galaxy S23 series should definitely be on your shopping list.
The Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra are currently on sale during a pre-order period that will stretch until mid-February. The Galaxy S23 release date is slated for February 17th.
Some of you might want to put in a Galaxy S23 pre-order right now. You can save money on one of these new models and you’ll get freebies with your pre-order like credits and a storage upgrade.
That being said, there are also some reasons why you might want to off on pre-order, at least temporarily. And, in some cases, you might want to skip the pre-order process entirely.
In this guide we’ll take you through the best reasons to pre-order a Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, or Galaxy S23 Ultra and the best reasons to wait.
Pre-Order If You Want the Galaxy S23 ASAP
If you’re planning to make the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, or Galaxy S23 Ultra your next device, and you want your new phone on your doorstep ASAP, you’ll want to put in a pre-order through Samsung, your carrier, or your favorite retailer.
Pre-ordering right now should ensure that you get the Galaxy S23 model you want, in the color you want, on your doorstep in the near future.
Again, the Galaxy S23 release date is set for February 17th for in the United States. While that’s the official street date, we should see some deliveries arrive before that. Samsung and its partners often ship well ahead of the official release date.
We’ve seen supply chain issues impact other smartphone launches and we may some Galaxy S23 shipping dates get pushed back into March.
If you want peace of mind and/or want a new Galaxy S23 in your hands right away, pick the option that best fits your needs and order the model you want right now.
Pre-Order If You Want to Save Money
If you pre-order a Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, or Galaxy S23 Ultra you can save money if you’ve got a device to trade-in or switch carriers.
Samsung and its partners are currently providing substantial trade-in offers to those willing to exchange their current device for a new Galaxy S23 model. For instance, Samsung is offering up to $500 instant trade-in credit with a pre-order.
Unfortunately these offers won’t last forever so if you want to upgrade right away and you want to save cash, you’ll want to consider these deals.
Pre-Order for Free Stuff
If you pre-order a Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, or Galaxy S23 Ultra, you’ll get some free items with your pre-order.
If you buy any Galaxy S23 model, Samsung and its partners will throw in an instant $100 Samsung Credit that can be put toward accessories.
Samsung also says customers who pre-order are eligible for a free storage upgrade to the next storage tier which is extremely handy.
Wait for Long-Term Galaxy S23 Reviews
Samsung’s new models look like solid devices, but some of you might want to hang back and wait for long-term Galaxy S23 reviews.
Some people have already gone hands-on with the devices, but plenty more, us included, will have a chance to test the phones before, or shortly after, they hit shelves.
Early impressions and reviews are useful, but you shouldn’t base your decision off a review that comes hours, or even a few days, after handling new devices.
Digging into long-term feedback about smartphones is extremely important, especially when you’re spending this kind of money on a gadget that you might be stuck with for a year or more.
If you aren’t completely sold on buying a Galaxy S23 model right now, we recommend skipping the pre-order period while you wait for long-term feedback from critics and early adopters.
Wait If You Aren’t Prepared to Buy
You’ll want to skip a Galaxy S23 pre-order if you aren’t prepared to buy right now.
If you aren’t sure what kind of effect buying the Galaxy S23 will have on your data plan or your finances, hold off until you’re one hundred percent confident.
Before you commit to a Galaxy S23 model, you’ll want to research the colors and storage options and their differences. You’ll also want to go hands-on with top Galaxy S23 alternatives, dig into your data needs, and look into rival carriers and see if you might want to switch.
You’ll also want to make a plan for your current device. Again, we’ve seen some great trade-in deals and you’ll also want to check what kind of money you can get back at resellers.
If you don’t need the extra cash, you may want to look into donating your current phone to charity. If you’d rather keep it in-house, get in touch with friends and family and see if someone needs a hand-me-down.
Wait for the Best Galaxy S23 Deals
Early Galaxy S23 trade-in offers will help you save money. Again, if you want to save the most cash on your purchase, you’ll need a newer smartphone in great condition.
If you don’t have one on hand, or you don’t want to trade-in your current phone, you’ll want to wait. Galaxy S23 price cuts without a trade-in will come, but we probably won’t see price drops for a few weeks at least.
Retailers and carriers should start getting more competitive with their offers once the initial buzz from the release has died down.
Wait if You’re Worried About Problems
If you’re worried about potential Galaxy S23 hardware and/or software problems, you might want to wait a few weeks before buying one of Samsung’s new flagships.
The company’s Galaxy S23 models all run Android 13 and One UI 5.1 out of the box. The software is plagued by a variety of issues and the Galaxy S23’s software will likely have problems of its own.
Samsung and its carrier partners will roll out bug fix updates to address some of these initial issues so it might be worth it to wait for the first, second, or even the third batch of bug fixes to arrive before buying one.
New Galaxy phones are sometimes plagued by hardware issues as well. In the past, we’ve seen production issues impact Galaxy S models at launch.
If you’re concerned, you might want to hang back and see what kind of problems early adopters are reporting in the weeks after their release.
5 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 15 & 6 Reasons Not To
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Apple always makes year-to-year performance improvements to the iPhone so you can expect the iPhone 15 series to come with numerous changes. You can expect the iPhone 15 models to feature an improved processor which could lead to better battery life and app performance. The higher-end iPhone 15 models should feature Apple’s new A17 chip though we could see the lower-end come with Apple’s A16, the same processor that powers the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Rumors suggest the new processor will be based on TSMC’s next-gen 3nm chip technology. The process is expected to enhance performance while also reducing power consumption. In other words, we should see faster phones with better battery life. TSMC’s Mark Liu says the new process will require 35% less power. The company also says it will provide better performance. Apple may wind up being one of the only major companies to use 3nm chip technology in 2023. According to Digitimes, MediaTek and Qualcomm are both seen as unlikely to launch 3nm-based chips this year. According to Bloomberg, Apple’s next processor may focus on battery life rather than processing power. Qualcomm’s announced a new 5G Snapdragon X70 modem. It didn’t make it into the iPhone 14 series but there’s a good chance it lands inside all four iPhone 15 models next year. Apple’s reportedly working on its own modem but we won’t see it until 2024 or 2025. TrendForce thinks Apple’s in-house modem will debut in 2024 while analyst Jeff Pu believes Apple will stick with Qualcomm and its unannounced Snapdragon X75 in 2024. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple will indeed be sticking with Qualcomm chips in 2023. So does Digitimes. Leaker Majin Bu says the iPhone 15 Ultra will start at 256GB of storage while the iPhone 15 Pro will start with 128GB. Taiwanese research firm TrendForce predicts Apple will put an increased 8GB of RAM into the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro models. The standard iPhone 15 models may still carry 6GB of RAM. Analyst Jeff Pu also believes the iPhone 15 Pro models will have 8GB of RAM on board. Like Apple’s latest Macs and iPad Pros, the iPhone 15 series is expected to come with Wi-Fi 6E support. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also believes the new iPhone models will hav Wi-Fi 6E on board. Another leak suggests the feature will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models. This change should lead to improved speeds and less interference. The iPhone 14 series is limited to the standard Wi-Fi 6. |
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