Question Buying an S23+

[kevindd992002]

So just like last year where I was recommended to get an S22+ over the S22 because of various reasons (primarily because of better battery life), is this going to be true for the S23+ as well?

And where would the S23+ be cheapest? Directly on Samsung.com? Are there any better deals than the one in the website? Currently, I can get the 512GB variant for $999 from the site.

 

[kevindd992002]

Also, does the US variant come with one physical SIM slot and one eSIM only? Where can I get the variant that has 2 physical SIMs plus 1 eSIM?

 

[kevindd992002]

Anyone?

 

[dannejanne]

Battery life is going to be better on the Plus modell yes because it has a bigger battery just like last year. However the smaller regular S23 might have decent battery life this year because of the very efficient processor. But the Plus is going to be better for battery anyway. I have the Plus modell and battery is excellent so far. I'm in Europe and it has one physical SIM.

 

[kevindd992002]

Got it. Do you know the 5G frequency bands for the US factory unlocked variant?

 

[dannejanne]

Sorry no idea.

Also sorry I was wrong my modell has two physical SIM's when checking again. It has a slot on the opposite side of the tray also. Didn't notice that at first.

 

[Mrxyzl]

Battery life is going to be better on the Plus modell yes because it has a bigger battery just like last year. However the smaller regular S23 might have decent battery life this year because of the very efficient processor. But the Plus is going to be better for battery anyway. I have the Plus modell and battery is excellent so far. I'm in Europe and it has one physical SIM.

How much SOT did you get?

 

[dannejanne]

When I first started it yesterday it had 51% and at 31% I had 1h 53m SOT. That's with app installs and first time setup however pretty low screen brightness. Dark in Sweden most of the days now at winter. Now morning next day woke up fully charged. 93% battery now and 1h 20m SOT but also low brightness.

 

[Mrxyzl]

When I first started it yesterday it had 51% and at 31% I had 1h 53m SOT. That's with app installs and first time setup however pretty low screen brightness. Dark in Sweden most of the days now at winter. Now morning next day woke up fully charged. 93% battery now and 1h 20m SOT but also low brightness.

Nice to know. Battery life seem good. I am torn between get a s23 plus or and s23u, idk if i really need a pen.... Camera is not my really important point

 

[dannejanne]

I also chose between the two but decided for +. I have no need for 10x or the 200mp sensor which I doubt make that much of a difference as a whole. I also think the + is a much nicer looking phone with the flat screen.

 

[kevindd992002]

Good to know. I guess I have no choice but to buy the phone locally (Philippines).

 

[Fredzvw]

Battery is fabulous.
With my S22+ I did 4h SOT.
I received my S23+ yesterday and I have 4h29 SOT and 52% battery left.
Wow! what a huge upgrade.
No debloat, all on except 5G.

 

[terragady]

Battery is fabulous.
With my S22+ I did 4h SOT.
I received my S23+ yesterday and I have 4h29 SOT and 52% battery left.
Wow! what a huge upgrade.
No debloat, all on except 5G.

Is any debloat possible? this forum is pretty much dead. Is it real that system takes so much space due to double system and apps?

 

[goRt]

Go to the ultra section for support
The 60gb is a technical error

 

[Gymcode]

Battery is fabulous.
With my S22+ I did 4h SOT.
I received my S23+ yesterday and I have 4h29 SOT and 52% battery left.
Wow! what a huge upgrade.
No debloat, all on except 5G.
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This is sick, making me wanna go from my S22 to S23+!

 

[Fredzvw]

Is any debloat possible? this forum is pretty much dead. Is it real that system takes so much space due to double system and apps?

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[terragady]

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THIS IS A SUGGESTED CONFIGURATION FOR SAMSUNG DEVICES I - RECOMMENDED SETTINGS To Start With - Backup everything to Google Cloud/Samsung Cloud and Copy files to PC - Factory Reset is RECOMMENDED (At least after every major update OneUI/Android) -...

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Omg, 80gb for system, insane!

 

[goRt]

Omg, 80gb for system, insane!

It's a technical error that will be fixed

 

[kevindd992002]

Are those all applicable for the s23+?

 

[MixG]

Omg, 80gb for system, insane!

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THIS IS A SUGGESTED CONFIGURATION FOR SAMSUNG DEVICES I - RECOMMENDED SETTINGS To Start With - Backup everything to Google Cloud/Samsung Cloud and Copy files to PC - Factory Reset is RECOMMENDED (At least after every major update OneUI/Android) -...

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Click on the " (i) " beside the apps