Samsung Galaxy S23: How to Pre-Order and Get the Best Deal

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Samsung took the wraps off its Galaxy S23 smartphone lineup earlier this month, and as expected, you have your pick from the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Pre-orders are open now, and the phones will hit stores on Feb. 17. Prices start at $799.99 for the S23 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, but can reach up to $1,200 depending on the model and your storage needs. Carriers eager to lock you in with a new phone, however, are offering a few deals, particularly if you pre-order.

If you buy today, for example, you'll nab a free storage upgrade. Get the 256GB Galaxy S23 for the price of the 128GB, for example, or the 512GB S23+ or S23 Ultra for the price of the 256GB version. Here's what else you can expect from the carriers and retailers.

The S23 lineup comes in Phantom Black, Cream, Green, and Lavender. But Samsung Direct(Opens in a new window) also offers four unique colors—Graphite, Lime, Red, and Sky Blue—when you buy the phone unlocked. Plus, get up to $500 in trade-in credit for a qualifying device and the free storage upgrade. Unlocked phones bought from Samsung Direct also include $150 Samsung Credit. Just be sure you have “unlocked” selected under carrier before adding to your cart. Offer ends Feb. 16.

Purchasing through Best Buy(Opens in a new window) nets you a free storage upgrade and a trade-in discount, plus up to a $100 Best Buy gift card, which can be used on future purchases. Like, say, a new case and screen protector for your shiny new Galaxy S23. Offer ends March 31.

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In order to get a free upgrade to larger internal storage, simply choose the higher storage option on the phone’s