Samsung is all set to host its first Galaxy Unpacked event of this year on February 1. The in-person live event will take place in San Francisco, starting at 11:30 PM IST (10 AM PST). During the event, the high-profile Galaxy S23 series is expected to debut with three models: Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra. The new Samsung phones follow the Galaxy S22 models launched last year. Samsung is also expected to launch the Galaxy Book 3 series at the event.
Here’s everything we know about the upcoming devices and all the details to help you watch the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event live.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked: Watch live stream
The South Korean tech giant is hosting its Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event on February 1 at 11:30 PM IST. The in-person event will be streamed live on Samsung’s website, Newsroom site and YouTube channel. You can also watch the event live via the video player below.
The new Galaxy S series smartphones, which are expected to include the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra, will debut at the event. Meanwhile, Samsung’s Galaxy Book 3 series is expected to include the Galaxy Book 3, Galaxy Book 3 360, Galaxy Book 3 Pro, Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360, and Galaxy Book 3 Ultra models. Samsung has already started taking pre-orders for its upcoming flagship handsets and laptops in India. Users can pre-order the smartphones with a token payment of Rs. 1,999.
Samsung Galaxy S23 series price (expected)
The price of the vanilla Galaxy S23 is tipped to start at Rs. 79,999 in India. The 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant of the model could be priced at EUR 959 (approximately Rs. 85,000) in various European markets. The 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage version of the Galaxy S23+ is said to come with a price tag of Rs. 89,999, while the European variant is expected to cost 1,209 Euros (approximately Rs. 1,07,200). The high-end Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is expected to be priced at Rs. 1,14,999 in India, while it could be priced at EUR 1,409 (approximately Rs. 1,25,000) in certain European markets. However, Samsung has yet to officially confirm pricing details.
All three phones would come in Phantom Black, Cotton Flower (Cream), Botanic Green and Misty Lilac shades.
Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ specs (expected)
Specifications of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra have been leaked several times in the run-up to launch and are expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.
All three phones are tipped to run Android 13-based One UI 5.1. The regular model could have a 6.1-inch full-HD+ AMOLED 2X display, while the Galaxy S23+ would have a 6.6-inch full-HD+ AMOLED 2X display. The screens are expected to offer HDR10+ support and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.
The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ could come with a triple rear camera, led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor with OIS support. The camera setup is also said to include a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor. They are tipped to pack a 12-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
Samsung Galaxy S23 may offer up to 256 GB of onboard storage, while the Galaxy S23+ is expected to have up to 512 GB of storage. The Galaxy S23 is said to pack a 3,900mAh battery with support for 25W wired charging and 10W wireless charging. The Galaxy S23+ could be supported by a 4,700mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging and 10W wireless charging.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra specs (expected)
Previous rumors suggest that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will feature a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 1-120Hz dynamic refresh rate, 500ppi pixel density and HDR10+ support. The display may come with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. It is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC coupled with either 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It is said to be available in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB storage options.
It is rumored to come with a quad-camera setup on the rear, led by a 200-megapixel primary sensor with support for OIS. The camera unit could also include a 12-megapixel ultra-wide shooter, along with two 10-megapixel telephoto shooters. For selfies, there may be a 12-megapixel sensor on the front. It is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery that supports 45W charging.
Samsung Galaxy Book 3 series specifications (expected)
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Book 3, Galaxy Book 3 360, Galaxy Book 3 Pro, Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 and Galaxy Book 3 Ultra at the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event. The Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 is expected to come with a stylus and a 360-degree hinge. It could run on Windows 11 and be powered by a 13th generation Intel Evo i7 processor. It will also likely have a 14-inch screen.
The Galaxy Book 3 Pro laptop is expected to come in two screen sizes: 14-inch and 16-inch 3K AMOLED displays. It could be offered with two processor options: 13th Gen Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7. There may also be 16GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 1TB of NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD storage. It is expected to feature Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics. The 14-inch variant of the Galaxy Book 3 Pro is expected to be backed by a 63Wh battery, while the 16-inch model is said to get a 76Wh battery.
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