General [INDIA] Galaxy S23 Ultra pre-order, offers etc. discussion thread.

Which color you're going for/liking the most?

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  • CREAM

  • PHANTOM BLACK

  • RED

  • LIME

  • SKY BLUE

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Virgo_Guy

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Expecting much improved internals and efficiency even though it's the same shell. Will cost more than the predecessor.

"Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy”. Hehe.
 

linom

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Expecting much improved internals and efficiency even though it's the same shell. Will cost more than the predecessor.

"Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy”. Hehe.

Yeah, old wine in new bottle.

My analysis since S7.

S7 was an excellent phone
S8 - transition to Samsung Experience, overall good phone
S9- test phone for guinea pigs
s10 - awesome again (except battery)
S20 - Test phone
S21 - awesome
S22 - test phone- given avg chip performance
S23 - ?? hope to be awesome
S24 - test
s25 - Should be really good and bring in some innovations
 

billy_butcher

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Snapdragon 8 gen 2 will be manufactured by TSMC, so let's hope it is better than S22U.
If it provides better thermals and battery life than S22U, I will definitely consider upgrading.
 

ragavbpl

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What launch/prereserve offers can we expect with S23 ultra apart from vague wordings that Samsung already gave like 5k additional, early access, best exchange value etc? Any one knows if Samsung watch 5 coming for 2999? And any other exciting offers?
 

Touchmetallic

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Galaxy S23 Ultra
(12/1TB) – Rs 154,999
(12/512GB) – Rs 134,999
(12/256GB) – Rs 124,999

Galaxy S23+
(8/512GB) – Rs 104,999
(8/256GB) – Rs 94,999

Galaxy S23
(8/256GB) – Rs 79999
(8/128GB) – Rs 74999
 
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ragavbpl

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Exchange value of s22 ultra is just 50k including 8k bonus which when used we can't use 8k cashback credit card offer.. so exchange value is very bad.. I got 25K for my note 9 which was like 3 years old at the time of purchasing s22 ultra..
Cost is high, low exchange value and no cashback offer eligibility.. overall waste deal
 
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billy_butcher

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Exchange value of s22 ultra is just 50k including 8k bonus which when used we can't use 8k cashback credit card offer.. so exchange value is very bad.. I got 25K for my note 9 which was like 3 years old at the time of purchasing s22 ultra..
Cost is high, low exchange value and no cashback offer eligibility.. overall waste deal
Yeah, 50K exchange is ****. I got 20K for my 3.5 years old OP 6T with S22U last year. Looks like they are aware of the S22U issues and don't want to buy them back for hefty price. :p
 

ragavbpl

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I think we can get better resale value of at least around 60 to 70k in resale market if they don't drop s22 ultra prices much after this launch of s23 ultra at 1.25 lakhs
 

abhisheak.bansal

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I am confused between getting battery replaced for my 3 year old S20 Plus or getting S23 Ultra? Any advice?
Also is anyone aware how to redeem pre-reserve pass benefits.
 

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Quick impressions on the phone -

Samsung is using the same Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor from S21 and S22, that is the only bummer, everything else is a good upgrade. The screen looks more clear from up close compared to S22 Ultra. And 50 MP shots are fantastic. The bump in resolution is quite apparent. It takes a few seconds to save 50 MP files though. I just played with the phone for some time at a local retailer in Bangalore. They let me install the device info HW app (quick shared the apk from my phone) through which i checked the Fingerprint sensor. It is essentially the same one (QBT2608)
 

Dpk1

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Gentlemen anyone with a prereseve vip pass pls don't forget to use not only the 2k coupon but also the 5k one during checkout. I forgot and missed out on it 😅😭
Still struggling with this vip pass sh*t! Only have the 2k coupon code in my email. No 5k coupon or voucher!😂 Will preorder by midnight anyway.
 

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    Galaxy S23 Ultra Offers- Exchange benefit* worth Rs 10,000 + Addnl. Cashback up to Rs 8000 1kx.in/ybypPZ #SamsungCorporate+
    @Virgo_Guy @sasha8200

    They reduced exchange value to 42k now but offering 10k extra (52k) + 8k bank discount can be clubbed!
    Still lesser than offline which at base offering 55k for exchange + 8k bonus
    And no watch or buds!!
    Are you by chance a distant relative of nirmala sitharaman? This much quantum mathematics is going way over me. I would just buy at the label mrp price 😬
    3
    Finally.....Got the devices White 1TB & Black 512 GB
    Exchange S22U Burgundy 512 GB & Black 512 GB

    White & Black both look amazing in real world versus photos

    Got it from cafe along with free ADLD insurance & instant redemption of smartclub points
    @Virgo_Guy @twisted_mind
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    Folks who got their 23 ultra could you confirm that apps like twitter and reddit and Facebook(specially on browser not the app) does not stutter while scrolling?
    No stutters here at all. I do not use FB, but tried on Samsung Internet and works flawlessly
    2
    Bought the Green, 512 gigs.
    Paid 64k inclusive of insurance (+WatchBuds) for it in exchange for S22U256.

    Something unusual (rather strange) is happening @ prebooking strategy and stuff, hence could not get an idea on what's coming up next corporate way. So, pulled the trigger.

    Green is overrated - just my opinion.
    Since you have ADLD with Buds+watch and such an unbelievable price (after S22 ultra exchange), I think you made a smart decision.

    Broadly speaking, you got 76k resale value for your 256 S22 ultra which is approximately 22k more than what Samsung shop would have offered! Hard to beat that offer by corporate discounts they would throw in future!

    Even my regular smartcafe dealer was offering 58k (maximum 60k) exchange value for my S22 ultra 512 gb! So, obviously didn't exchange it and rather paid in full for the S23 ultra 1 TB and gave the s22 ultra units to family.
    2
    Finally I got the green colour as well yesterday. Not sure what are they upto, the buds + watch offer is removed from Samsung site.
    Paid 45K with free membrane and cover + S22U in exchange, just asked buds 2 to be included.

    PS - The green color looks way different in different lightning conditions, it is nowhere like last year.
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    Received the unit :)
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    Best battery in recent Samsung flagships. Power saver turned on just 10 mins back for night routine.
    Totally satisfied with battery performance this year.
    5
    Quick impressions on the phone -

    Samsung is using the same Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor from S21 and S22, that is the only bummer, everything else is a good upgrade. The screen looks more clear from up close compared to S22 Ultra. And 50 MP shots are fantastic. The bump in resolution is quite apparent. It takes a few seconds to save 50 MP files though. I just played with the phone for some time at a local retailer in Bangalore. They let me install the device info HW app (quick shared the apk from my phone) through which i checked the Fingerprint sensor. It is essentially the same one (QBT2608)
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    For dealer stock will arrived today late evening but activation may start next day