The launch of the Galaxy S23 scheduled for February 1 is fast approaching and, unsurprisingly, Samsung may increase its prices in Europe.
Galaxy S23 price hike would only affect Europe Starting storage for Galaxy S23+ would be doubled
The first Galaxy S23 pricing details emerged earlier this year and were reportedly based on leaked documents from a South Korean telecommunications company, indicating a sharp price hike. And just recently, several separate reports indicate that Samsung affiliates are dramatically increasing the prices of the upcoming Galaxy S23 models, except in the US (obviously).
Galaxy S23 (128 GB) Galaxy S23 Plus (256 GB) Galaxy S23 Ultra (256 GB) France 959€ 1219€ 1419€ United States 799$ (739€) 999$ (924€) 1199$ (1109€)
Why are prices rising in France?
The US prices would come from an internal document from Verizon. It shows the lineup has a marketing codename of “DM1” (Diamond) for the Galaxy S23, “DM2” for the Galaxy S23+, and the “DM3” translating to an Ultra variant.
More importantly, the document says there will be no price change in the US except for the Galaxy S23 Plus, whose base 256GB model is higher to make up for the $100 price difference. Higher configurations are also offered, but no information is given about them.
Samsung Galaxy S23 (Plus) and Ultra price in the US / © Samsung US / Reddit
According to 9to5Google, the price of the three models will be higher in France compared to last year’s offer. Each will be $100-$150 more expensive to be exact, but the Galaxy S23+ will arrive with a larger base storage of 256GB instead of 128GB.
However, it should be noted that prices in Europe generally include taxes, unlike the United States which does not include VAT on the prices displayed.
What do you think of this Galaxy S23 price increase? Did you expect it? Do you find it justified?
