Samsung has dropped three new flagship Galaxy phones, with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus once again reprising the spot of the middle child. It's not quite as flashy as the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but it's also cheaper.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus plans
The Galaxy S23 Plus is available on plans from Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, Woolworths Mobile and Southern Phone. Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and Woolworths Mobile offer the choice of 24-month plans and 36-month plans while Southern Phone only covers 24-month plans.
Below we've broken out 24 and 36-month plans for easy comparison:
24-month plans
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#1
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Optus
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$123.70/mth
Min. cost $1,703.80
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#2
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Optus
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$133.70/mth
Min. cost $1,713.80
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#3
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Optus
$79 Optus Promo Plan
$137.70/mth
Min. cost $1,717.80
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#4
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Optus
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$153.70/mth
Min. cost $1,733.80
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#1
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Optus
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$132.04/mth
Min. cost $1,903.96
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#2
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Optus
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$142.04/mth
Min. cost $1,913.96
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#3
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Optus
$79 Optus Promo Plan
$146.04/mth
Min. cost $1,917.96
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#4
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Optus
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$162.04/mth
Min. cost $1,933.96
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36-month plans
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#1
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Optus
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$100.80/mth
Min. cost $1,703.80
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#2
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Optus
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$110.80/mth
Min. cost $1,713.80
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#3
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Optus
$79 Optus Promo Plan
$114.80/mth
Min. cost $1,717.80
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#4
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Optus
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$130.80/mth
Min. cost $1,733.80
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#1
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Optus
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$106.36/mth
Min. cost $1,903.96
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#2
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Optus
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$116.36/mth
Min. cost $1,913.96
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#3
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Optus
$79 Optus Promo Plan
$120.36/mth
Min. cost $1,917.96
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#4
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Optus
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$136.36/mth
Min. cost $1,933.96
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How much does the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus cost in Australia?
The Galaxy S23 Plus has a more expensive starting price than last year's model, but that's only because the 128GB model was discontinued. Instead, the cheapest Galaxy S23 Plus variant is a 256GB configuration that sells for $1,649. That's the same as what you'd pay for a 256GB Galaxy S22 Plus last year.
Here's pricing for the whole 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 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus features
The Galaxy S23 Plus is a fairly minor update over last year's model. The only significant changes are a longer battery, a better selfie camera, and a more refined design.
Galaxy S23 Plus design
While the Galaxy S23 Plus looks pretty similar to the Galaxy S22 Plus from the front, it's a different story on the back. Samsung has axed the camera bump this time around, with individual camera lenses protruding from the phone's back instead. This is the same kind of design Samsung introduced with the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Otherwise, there's not too much different on the Galaxy S23 Plus. It's a little thicker to accommodate a larger battery, but you probably won't notice unless you're directly comparing the two phones.
Samsung also says the glass used on the Galaxy S23 Plus is its most durable yet.
You can get the Galaxy S23 in a choice of cream, green, lavender, or phantom black. If you order directly through the Samsung website, you'll also be able to pick from lime and graphite.
Galaxy S23 Plus camera
The Galaxy S23 Plus has an identical rear-camera configuration to last year: a 50MP primary lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 10MP 3x zoom lens. While the camera hardware is the same, the new processor should still bring some photo quality improvements - and there's a new astrophotography mode.
You do get a new 12MP camera on the front, however. This has faster autofocus and a wider aperture, both of which should help with selfies in low light.
Galaxy S23 Plus battery
The Galaxy S23 Plus has a 4,700mAh battery, up from 4,500mAh last year. In our testing we found the Galaxy S22 Plus could comfortably last a full day with a buffer, so some extra capacity bodes well for the Galaxy S23 Plus.
Galaxy S23 Plus processor
Just like the standard Galaxy S23, the Galaxy S23 Plus is powered by the Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
Galaxy S23 Plus 5G
The Galaxy S23 family all support 5G connectivity.
WhistleOut's coverage checker tool has 5G coverage maps, making it easy to see whether you can get 5G. All you need to do is pop in your address when searching for a new phone plan. After you've done so and hit Search, you can jump straight to the coverage map by tapping See Coverage Map and then tapping Click To Activate Interactive Map.
This map will show you what kind of coverage you have in your area. 5G coverage is highlighted using the darkest shade of purple, but unticking 4G and 3G can help make it clearer. The drop-down menu lets you choose between telcos.
Coverage maps are only approximate, only show outdoor coverage, and may be impacted by local conditions such as buildings.
| Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | Flat 6.1-inch | Flat 6.6-inch | Curved 6.8-inch |
| Resolution | 1080p+ | 1080p+ | Quad HD+ |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP | 200MP + 12MP + 10MP + 10MP |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 12MP | 12MP |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Storage | 128GB - 256GB | 256GB - 512GB | 256GB - 1TB |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | 8GB - 12GB |
| Battery | 3,900mAh | 4,700mAh | 5,000mAh |
| Water-Resistance | IP68
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IP68 | IP68 |
| Durability | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| 5G | Sub 6 | Sub 6 | Sub 6 |
| S Pen | No | No | Yes |
| Price | From $1,349 | From $1,649 | From $1,949 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus plan providers
Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, Woolworths Mobile and Southern Phone all span the Galax S23 family. Here's a breakdown of the major benefits you can expect each provider to offer:
Telstra Galaxy S23 Plus plans
Telstra Galaxy plans are often the priciest on the Australian market, but they do come with a host of perks.
Telstra lets you pay your Galaxy off over 12, 24, or 36 months, and all plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your cap, your data will simply be slowed to speeds of 1.5Mbps, which is still fast enough to stream video in SD. But speeds may be slower during peak times.
Optus Galaxy S23 Plus plans
Optus Galaxy plans come with solid data inclusions.
Higher-end Optus plans also come with unlimited international calls to selected destinations included with the plan.
All Optus plans are contract-free, and devices can be paid off across 12, 24, or 36 months.
In addition, all Optus postpaid plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your allowance, you'll be slowed to 1.5Mbps rather than being billed $10 per gigabyte.
Vodafone Galaxy S23 Plus plans
Vodafone Galaxy plans may not come with the kinds of freebies and perks you can get from Optus or Telstra, but they have bonuses when it comes to bundling.
If you have a Vodafone mobile plan, you can get most of the telco's internet plans - NBN, 5G home internet, and 4G home internet - at a discounted rate.
Vodafone customers also save 5% on their total mobile bill for each postpaid mobile plan on their account after the first. This discount maxes out at 20% and doesn't include handset repayments.
Vodafone postpaid plans are all free from excess data charges. When you go over your plan allowance, you'll be capped at 2Mbps.
You'll also get access to Vodafone's famous $5 roaming, which is still easily the best way to travel with your Australian phone number.
Woolworths Mobile Galaxy S23 Plus plans
Woolworths Galaxy plans may not come from a big-name telco, but there are other perks.
To start, Woolworths Mobile also offers up to 500GB Data Banking for your excess data. Anything of your data allowance that you don't use will roll over to the next month. You can have up to 500GB of data in your data bank at any time.
Customers can also gift spare data to other Woolworths Mobile users.
Woolworths Mobile is powered by the Telstra network but only has 5G connectivity on select plans.
Southern Phone Galaxy S23 Plus plans
Southern Phone Galaxy plans offer affordable prices and a number of other perks. Its 24-month plans include a minimum of $50 International Call Credit.
Southern Phone operates on the Optus network and is only offered on 24-month plans.
If customers exceed their data limits, they can purchase a 1GB data boost for $10 or wait until the next billing month commences.
How to choose the best Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus plan for you
There are a few key factors to keep in mind when picking a Samsung Galaxy S23 plan:
- Answering "how much mobile data do I use" can help you avoid overspending. Don't pay for more data than you need
- Decide whether you want to pay off your phone shorter on a 24-month plan or get a smaller bill over a longer period of time on a 36-month plan
- If you're a frequent overseas traveller consider any international roaming inclusions
- You may also want to make international phone calls so check if the destinations you may be calling are included in your plan
For a breakdown of the best Samsung plans - from unlimited data plans to plans with international calls - check out our guide. Alternatively, compare the best Samsung phones.
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