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had a brain upgrade too. They’re running on a super-speedy Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which should make the phones about 34 per cent faster than last year’s models. The displays are now much brighter too, so you’ll be able to see everything clearly, even in direct sunlight. It’s all backed up by some battery boosts, which should give you a few extra hours of use between charges. EXPLORE THE GALAXY Shiny new features are always exciting, but they’re the cherry on top of a strong foundation that Samsung have built up over many generations of phones. The Galaxy S series can already do some amazing things. Loaded with such powerful cameras, you can shoot video in eye-popping 8K resolution at up to 30 frames per second (fps) or

Samsung make some of the most powerful and versatile Android phones on the market – if you’ve got a Galaxy S series phone in your pocket, you’re ready for anything. So if it’s time for an upgrade, you’re in luck because Samsung have just released their new line-up for this year – the Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra. Words Michael Irving THREE’S COMPANY

in 4K or Full HD at up to 60fps. If you really want to capture a moment, you can slow the action to a snail’s pace of 240fps with slow-mo or right down to 960fps with Super Slow-mo mode. You don’t have to stop the snaps when the sun goes down, either. With Samsung’s Nightography tech, larger light sensors backed up by AI systems help enhance photos and videos in low light, to clearly capture colours and details in the dark. Your efforts will look stunning on your screen, thanks to the true colour reproduction, high contrast, and refresh rates that automatically adapt to the content displayed, to keep everything silky smooth. Miss the tactile touch for drawing or writing? The Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with Samsung’s S Pen, so that you can sketch or scrawl straight on the screen. The Galaxy S23 series can

connect to the lightning-fast 5G networks for seamless streaming of video, music, or podcasts. There’s no greater dread than dropping your phone, but Samsung have a bunch of protections in place for the Galaxy S23 series. The Armour Aluminium Frame wraps around the edges to defend against scuffs. Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects the screen from scratches and cracks, even when dropped on rough surfaces like concrete. And all three phones are dust-proof and water-resistant to a depth of 1.5m for 30 minutes. Style is important too, and

the S23 Ultra – the main camera’s clarity has been almost doubled to an incredible 200 MP! That makes it one of the highest-resolution camera sensors in any smartphone ever

All three models are available in store now, but what’s new? And which model is best for you? Let’s take a look. WHAT’S NEW? Nowadays, most of us use our smartphones as cameras more often than we use them as phones, so it’s no surprise that the cameras on the S23 series get the best upgrades. On the S23 and S23+, the front-facing cameras have been boosted to 12 megapixels (MP), so our selfies can look sharper than ever, and can now snap better photos and videos in low light. Samsung’s Dual Pixel technology makes for lightning-fast autofocus on the selfie cam on all three models. But the biggest boost has been saved

for the S23 Ultra – the main camera’s clarity has been almost doubled to an incredible 200MP! That makes it one of the highest resolution camera sensors in any smartphone ever. To make the most of all that camera power, you can dive into the new Expert RAW mode, which snaps photos in a hi-res format for brighter and more detailed shots. You can tinker with

the camera settings in far more detail from a special app to produce professional-looking photography. Beyond the camera, all three models have

Samsung’s devices are always eye-catching. The Galaxy S23 series is available in four colours – Phantom Black, Cream, Green, and Lavender.

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