**** The Official Samsung Galaxy S23 Family Thread ****

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Galaxy S23 series announcement date set for February 1

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• Galaxy S23, S23 Plus & S23 Ultra
• S23 Ultra to get 200MP camera
• "Almost no" design change
• New Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets
• 8K video capture for Ultra

 

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Quicdo has £100 cashback bonus but only limited to first 500 opt ins

 

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A round up of the offers.

• Quicdo - 5%/£100 cashback (first 500 people)
• TCB - 5%/£100 cashback
• Samsung - up to £400 trade in
• Blue Light Card - up to 10% off purchase price, also looks like you might be able to stack with Samsung's trade in offer

Annoyingly I can't trade in my Note9 for the S23, though Samsung offer trade in for the Note9 generally on their website just not for their new release. A shame as I would have been able to get the 512GB for £924 (Blue Light + trade in).

Edit - specific offer here that doesn't look too bad (need to delve in a bit more).

Also search Twitter for 'Get 10% off at Samsung.com' to find the 10% off code

 

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I couldn't for life of me get these codes to work yesterday. Did you put it right at the end of the ordering process?

I added the phone and put the code in.

Codes do expire quickly as there will be a lot of people using them. Also, try clearing the cookies too by selecting the padlock in the URL bar (Chrome) or try a different browser. If you're using TCB/Quidco clear the cookies first and any adblockers are switched off before clicking on affiliate links or they wouldn't track.

 

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I went with graphite. I've not managed to bring myself to get a case yet. I know I need one, especially as I managed to smash the screen on two of my last three phones but they all ruin the look of the phone and it makes picking a colour pointless.

For the S22/23 I think a case makes it look better, especially the leather one. I don't like the exposed cameras on the back, with a case it makes it all flush.

 

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Just doing some calculations. I'm guessing Quidco will void cashback for the refer a friend code ?

I never had a problem, plus always choose 10% discount code over Quidco. Quidco cashback aren't guaranteed.

 

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I looked at GSM Arena battery life tests, for example they measure the Zenfone 9 and S22U at the same numbers of hours (108) so its an incredible jump in battery life for the S23 IF that tweakers site is correct (beating the 5000mah Exynos S22U)

The Snapdragon is much more efficient than the Exynos, I'm never buying another Exynos again.

 

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Tip, if you urgently need a code look for "SAMSUNG 10% OFF" on ebay, someone is selling codes (and it worked for me, delivery 7th Feb)

You don't need to buy a code, you can get one yourself. Place an order and cancel it after.

 

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An order for anything?

I think so, last time I ordered too many screen protectors by mistake and got a code

 

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I've ordered a S23+ screen protector pack. How long was it 'til the code arrived?

Instantly, the referral comes after checkout as a pop up

 

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Samsung cases are 30% off if you buy it with the phone

I paid £12 for an official leather case on Amazon for the S22 Ultra, £52 retail is a joke

 

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Any one have their TCB track yet? My Quidco did almost instantly but nada from TCB.

If it's not tracked within 1 day you need to raise a claim.

 

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7 days.

You can raise a claim at any time, early claims just get put on ice

 

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With every Samsung release, someone is always moaning about not receiving this magical plastic return bag. It's a bog standard plastic bag, as long as you have the return label that's all that matters. You could return the phone in a bin bag for all they care.

 

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For me they've been the most unsuccessful install of a screen protector of all time - there's a middle strip to remove that I just can't get to look satisfactory without a slight line and bubbles.

That line and bubble goes away after a day or so.

 

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Yeah I've noticed mine has faded a little. I have what looks like a 5-10mm line on the left side now. After i appled it i had two lines (Top and bottom of the strip you take off)
I have been using the tool to press along the line too

The gap on the side is for people using cases. The line in the middle disappears, I thought mine was faulty at first. The Samsung screen protectors are the best ones I've ever used.

 

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Read on hukd syndrome traded in iPhone 5s for £150 but that's not on the list?

You can trade in any phone (even feature phones) working or not and get £150 credit. So if you're trading in a decent phone and only get £200, you're actually not getting a good deal, as you can buy a £10 broken Blackberry on eBay and still get £150 for it.

 

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No probs mate, thanks for trying

Anyone else?

Just looked at the EPP pricing and it's cheaper using the standard store with 10% code. Codes can't be used on EPP and trade-in values are much lower.

 

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Does the voucher have an expiry date? May come in hand if you're upgrading next year.

You can't stack codes so it would be a waste of a £100 voucher as you could use the 10% off code instead.

 

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What screen protectors are everyone using for s23 Ultra?
Colleague has had his less than 1 week and has a massive scratch down the middle already

I scratched all my phones just from putting them in my pocket. The best screen protector is the official one, don't waste your time on anything else.