If you're hoping to pre-order one of Samsung's new Galaxy S23 devices, you have two main options: you can pick one up on a plan, or buy one outright.
Buying your Galaxy S23 on a plan has the advantage of spreading out the damage over a longer period of time. Instead of spending upward of $1,300 in one go, you'll pay a lower monthly fee each month - especially if you opt for a 36-month plan.
The downside to this is you're effectively locked to your telco for that period of time, unless you want to pay out your remaining handset repayments in one lump sum. This makes it harder to shop around for better deals, and the best value tends to be found on smaller providers that don't sell phones.
If you buy outright, you're down for a pretty expensive purchase upfront. This does however mean you instantly own your phone, and can get better value on your mobile plan by getting a SIM-only option from a smaller provider.
Pre-order the Galaxy S23 on a plan
If you're looking to purchase your Samsung Galaxy S23, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra on a plan, Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, and Woolworths Mobile are all taking pre-orders. All four providers are offering the new devices on 24-month and 36-month repayments.
Here are the cheapest 24-month Samsung Galaxy S23 plans:
Samsung Galaxy S23 128GB Plans
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Telstra
$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan
$130.20/mth
Min. cost $1,422.80
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Here are the cheapest 36-month Samsung Galaxy S23 plans:
Samsung Galaxy S23 128GB Plans
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Telstra
$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan
$111.47/mth
Min. cost $1,422.92
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Here are the cheapest 24-month Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus plans:
Samsung Galaxy S23+ 256GB Plans
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Telstra
$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan
$142.70/mth
Min. cost $1,722.80
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Here are the cheapest 36-month Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus plans:
Samsung Galaxy S23+ 256GB Plans
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Telstra
$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan
$119.80/mth
Min. cost $1,722.80
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Here are the cheapest 24-month Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra plans:
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB Plans
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Telstra
$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan
$155.20/mth
Min. cost $2,022.80
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Here are the cheapest 36-month Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra plans:
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB Plans
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Telstra
$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan
$128.13/mth
Min. cost $2,022.68
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Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S23 outright
If you'd prefer to purchase your Galaxy S23 outright, they're available from the usual retailers. You can order directly from Samsung, through Amazon, or from more traditional options like JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, or Harvey Norman to name a few.
Here is outright pricing for the Galaxy S23 family.
| Phone | RRP | See Price On | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S23 (128GB) | $1,349 | Samsung | Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 (256GB) | $1,449 | Samsung | Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (256GB) | $1,649 | Samsung | Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (512GB) | $1,849 | Samsung | Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB) | $1,949 | Samsung | Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (512GB) | $2,249 | Samsung | Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (1TB) | $2,649 | Samsung | Amazon |
When will I get my Samsung Galaxy S23?
Galaxy S23 pre-orders run until February 16, with the phones becoming officially available on February 17. If you pre-order early and you're in a metro area, you've got a good chance of getting your phone on February 17. In previous years, some lucky pre-order customers have even gotten their phones early.
Samsung Galaxy S23 pre-order bonuses
As is typically the case, there are a whole bunch of pre-order bonuses up available to anyone who buys their Galaxy S23 early. These pre-order bonuses vary depending on which retailer you buy it from. Here's a complete breakdown:
Telstra: If you pre-order any Galaxy S23 device through Telstra, you'll score a free Galaxy Watch 5, valued at up to $649. You can pick from a choice of a 40mm model in graphite or pink gold, or a 44mm model in graphite or silver.
Telstra is also doing a $15 per month discount on its Premium Upfront Mobile plan for your first 12 months. This brings it down to $74 per month (not including handset fees) for 300GB. Pricing goes up to $89 per month after your first year is over, but you can always drop down to a more affordable Telstra plan after.
Optus: Optus' pre-order offers depend on exactly what phone model and storage variant you buy. Here's the breakdown:
- Galaxy S23 (256GB): Save $100 in handset repayments across the life of your plan
- Galaxy S23 Plus (256GB): Save $300 in handset repayments across the life of your plan
- Galaxy S23 Plus (512GB): Save $400 in handset repayments across the life of your plan
- Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB): Save $299 in handset repayments across the life of your plan
- Galaxy S23 Ultra (512GB): Save $599 in handset repayments across the life of your plan
- Galaxy S23 Ultra (1TB): Save $799 in handset repayments across the life of your plan
Note that if you leave your Optus plan before your 24-month or 36-month repayment term is up, you will forfeit the remainder of your discount and need to pay out your final repayment at full price.
Vodafone: Pre-order the Galaxy S23 Ultra to get a $500 voucher for use on the Samsung Australia website. If you opt for the Galaxy S23 or Galaxy S23 Plus, you'll get a $300 voucher instead.
Samsung: Get your Galaxy S23 directly from Samsung and you'll get double the storage. This means you can get a 256GB model for the price of 128GB, 512GB for the price of 256GB, or 1TB for the price of 512GB.
You'll also get an instant voucher for the Samsung online store:
- Galaxy S23 Ultra: $250 voucher
- Galaxy S23 Plus: $150 voucher
- Galaxy S23: $100 voucher
Amazon: If you pre-order any Galaxy S23 device on Amazon, you'll get double the storage. This means you can get a 256GB model for the price of 128GB, 512GB for the price of 256GB, or 1TB for the price of 512GB.
In addition, Prime members can score extra Amazon credit by pre-ordering:
- Galaxy S23 Ultra: $250 credit
- Galaxy S23 Plus: $150 credit
- Galaxy S23: $100 credit
Lastly, use the promo code SHARETHEEPIC to shave $50 off the price of any Galaxy S23.
Alex Choros
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