topic Can't find the S23+/Ultra available for purchase anywhere? in Galaxy S23

Can't find the S23+/Ultra available for purchase anywhere?

BellaNYC — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:54:20 GMT

Hello Samsung Community,

I was considering a purchase of the Galaxy S23 Plus or the Ultra, and when I searched for them both, it turned out that literally neither phone is available for sale anywhere. (I should mention that I am an iPhone owner looking to switch to the Galaxy.) It is not available with any carrier: ATT, Verizon or T-Mobile. What is going on? Has Samsung discontinued making a great phone? If so, why? I find it ridiculous that it’s suddenly not available anywhere right before the release of the S24. They are giving people NO OPTION but to buy the more expensive new S24. How’s that for manipulative marketing tactics?

Does anyone know if the S23 will be available for sale again? If so, when?

Thanks for any help.

Re: S23 nowhere to be found

LongHiker — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:16:33 GMT

@BellaNYC The S23+ and S23 are available on the Samsung.com site. https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s23/buy/galaxy-s23-128gb-unlocked-sm-s911uzkaxaa/

Also S23 Ultra (didn't check others) are available on Amazon.com

Often the carriers don't carry a lot of stock when they new that the release of a new model is imminent.

Re: S23 nowhere to be found

MarkChang — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:20:44 GMT

Carriers more than likely cleared out as much of their stock as they could for the holidays. With the s24 series around the corner. Carriers would rather stock the newest devices. You can check your local carrier stores or BestBuy for in-store stock.

Re: S23 nowhere to be found

Mr-C — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:24:26 GMT

I just looked on T-Mobile website. You are correct. Not sure how Apple does it, but would you cannibalize your new product by continuing to sale last year's product at a discounted price? If you want go samsung. I recommend pre-ordering with a trade in. Pick carrier with the best deal for you. Good fortune to you and possibly welcome to the wonderful, and somewhat eclectic world of android.

Re: S23 nowhere to be found

Mr-C — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 22:31:54 GMT

Just an FYI. I went into physical store to pre-order phone. Got a great deal, and the phone arrived a week earlier than scheduled.