Press Release | 01 Feb 2023

The new Samsung Galaxy S23 Series – now available to pre-order with Vodafone

Save up to £648 on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series, with ultimate flexibility on Vodafone EVO.

  • The new Samsung Galaxy S23 Series – the Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra – is now available to pre-order on Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network.*
  • Save up to £648 on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series. Customers can save up to £504 when they trade in an eligible Samsung phone using Vodafone’s Trade-in Tool and save £144 when they order a Galaxy S23 series device by 23 February on Vodafone EVO with an Unlimited Max plan with 3 Xtra benefits.
  • The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is available to pre-order from £42 a month** (£49 upfront cost) when customers trade-in an eligible Samsung phone – including Unlimited Max data and 3 Xtra benefits, saving customers £648 over the duration of their plan – that’s a £27 a month discount over a 24-month airtime plan.
  • With the UK’s only Phone Buy-Back Guarantee, customers can order any smartphone in the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series on Vodafone EVO and Vodafone will buy it back for a guaranteed price next year, helping customers upgrade earlier.
  • Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+ or S23 by 16 February 2023 and customers can double their storage – 512GB for the price of 256GB with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and S23+ or 256GB for the price of 128GB with the Samsung Galaxy S23– worth up to £150.**
  • Vodafone EVO customers can choose a monthly price that suits them, with flexible, interest-free phone contract lengths spread across three-to-36 months, flexible upfront costs and upgrade from the third month. Plus, all our brand-new phones come with inclusive benefits such as Battery Refresh and Total Care Warranty.
  • The new Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go 5G is also available to buy now and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 5G is available to pre-order with Vodafone.

The new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+ and S23 smartphones are now available to pre-order on Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network.

Vodafone is offering an instant and guaranteed trade-in saving. Customers who trade in an eligible device*** using Vodafone’s Trade-in Tool (available through the My Vodafone app) – can save up to £648 guaranteed when they purchase a phone from the Samsung Galaxy S23 range, this includes up to £504 trade-in saving and £144 airtime saving.

With the UK’s only Phone Buy-Back Guarantee, customers can buy one of the latest Samsung Galaxy S23 Series smartphones and Vodafone will buy it back next year at a guaranteed price. The Phone Buy-Back Guarantee complements Vodafone’s trade-in which guarantees customers will get a great price for their current device when they trade it for a new Galaxy. With a great price for their phone today and tomorrow, alongside up to 36-months interest-free finance, Vodafone customers can get the latest tech in a more affordable way.

With Phone Buy-Back Guarantee, Vodafone will guarantee the price customers will get for their Samsung Galaxy S23 Series device if they trade in between 1 February 2024 and 1 April 2024. After 1 April 2024 customers will still get a Buy-Back bonus of £50 on top of the trade-in value of their phone at the time, so whenever customers want to upgrade, they can be sure to get great value from Vodafone.

How much will Vodafone buy my Samsung S23 back for between 1 February 2024 and 1 April 2024?

table showing Vodafone's guaranteed buy back rates for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series

Customers who pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+ or S23 by 16 February 2023 can double their storage for free – 256GB to 512GB for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and S23+, or 128GB to 256GB for the Samsung Galaxy S23, worth up to £150****. Plus, customers can enjoy Disney+ free for six months (usually £7.99 a month) from Samsung if they order a Samsung Galaxy S23 Series smartphone before 31 January 2024*****.

The latest smartphones from Samsung are available with Vodafone EVO, the flexible mobile offering that lets customers get the latest device at a monthly price that suits them best. Customers can decide how much they want to pay upfront for their new device, as well as choose the length of their Samsung Galaxy S23 contract – anything from three to 36 months at 0% APR. Vodafone EVO customers can also take advantage of flexible upgrades, allowing them to get a new phone from three months into their plan, as well as choosing to trade in their old smartphone to make their next handset even cheaper.

Vodafone EVO: Everything you need to know

The newest Pay Monthly mobile plans from Vodafone are not only highly flexible, they’re also brimming with benefits. And they put you in control. Here’s a breakdown of every single one.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB (Cream, Lavender, Green or Phantom Black) can be purchased from £42 a month** (£49 upfront cost) when customers trade in an eligible Samsung device. Price is based on a 36-month device plan (£33 a month) and 24-month Unlimited Max airtime plan (£9 a month) with 3 Xtra benefits (£27 a month airtime discount when trading in an eligible device).

The Samsung Galaxy S23+ 128GB (Cream, Lavender, Green or Phantom Black) can be purchased from £32 a month** (£29 upfront cost) when customers trade in an eligible Samsung device. Price is based on a 36-month device plan (£23 a month) and 24-month Unlimited Max airtime plan (£9 a month) with 3 Xtra benefits (£27 a month discount when trading in an eligible device).

The Samsung Galaxy S23 128GB (Cream, Lavender, Green or Phantom Black) can be purchased from £32 a month** (£29 upfront cost) when customers trade in an eligible Samsung device. Price is based on a 36-month device plan (£23 a month) and 24-month Unlimited Max airtime plan (£9 a month) with 3 Xtra benefits (£27 a month discount when trading in an eligible device).

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go 5G and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 5G

The new Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go 5G is now available to buy and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 5G is available to pre-order on Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network.

Customers can purchase the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go 5G with 25GB of mobile data from £33 a month** (£9 upfront cost) and pre-order the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 5G with 25GB of mobile data from £94 a month** (£149 upfront cost).

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Notes to editors

Five great reasons to buy a new Samsung Galaxy S23 from Vodafone:

  • Save up to £648 with Vodafone’s instant and guaranteed trade-in – customers can enjoy a saving of up to £504 when they trade in an eligible device using Vodafone’s Trade-in Tool, and a £144 saving when they purchase an Unlimited Max airtime plan with 3 Xtra benefits.
  • Ultimate flexibility with Vodafone EVO – flexible, interest-free phone contract lengths (from three-to-36 months), flexible upfront costs, and upgrade from the third month. Plus, all new phones come with inclusive benefits: Battery Refresh and Total Care Warranty.
  • UK’s only Phone Buy-Back Guarantee – with Vodafone’s Phone Buy-Back Guarantee, customers can get a Samsung Galaxy S23 Series device now and Vodafone will buy it back for a guaranteed price the following year, helping them upgrade sooner.
  • Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network – customers can rely on Vodafone’s network to keep them connected to the things and people that matter. Plus, it has 5G in more places across Europe than any other network.
  • Award-winning VeryMe Rewards – the award-winning loyalty programme built around what our customers love, with weekly discounts and giveaways that are tailored to their interests. Plus, customers can choose to gift their rewards to family or friends – even if they’re on a different network.

*Reliable, award-winning network: The UK relies on Vodafone as a network provider as it: i) powers critical national infrastructure and 77% of emergency services, ii) has coverage in 99% of UK homes, iii) covers 96% of the UK and iv) has won numerous awards. See full details and awards on our Network page.

**Monthly price shown, plus any out of bundle costs, will increase each April by the CPI rate published in Jan of that year + 3.9%. This will not affect Device Plan payments. Unlimited data: available on Unlimited Lite Plan (max download/upload speed of 2Mbps), Unlimited Plan (max download/upload speeds of 10Mbps) & Unlimited Max Plan. Speed may vary by a number of factors. Subject to credit check, 25GB roaming fair use, 5G: Subject to coverage and terms apply. 18+. Direct debit required. Full terms and conditions and Charges Guide.

***Eligible devices:

****More storage intro offer: Promoter: Vodafone. More storage intro offer: Ends 16.02. When you pre-order the 512GB storage option for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or S23+, it will cost the post-offer price of the 256GB option. With the 256GB option for the Samsung Galaxy S23, it will cost the post-offer price of the 128GB option.

*****©2023 Disney and its related entities. Promoter: Samsung Electronics (UK) Limited. The Disney+ six-month subscription offer is open to participants who purchase and activate a new eligible Samsung Galaxy S23 family device, Galaxy S22 family device, Tab S8 family device, Z Fold3, Z Flip3, Z Flip4 5G, Z Fold4 5G, S21FE or S20FE. The six-month offer is valid between 01/02/2023 and 31/01/2024 (23:59 GMT). UK and ROI residents 18+ only. Participant must have a Samsung account and provide details and all other required information into their Samsung account to be eligible and access the offer on www.samsung.com/uk/boost in the UK https://www.samsung.com/ie/boost/ in ROI. The Disney+ code must be redeemed by 01/04/2024 (23:59 BST) and each code can only be used once. Subscription auto renews after six months at its then standard price (currently £7.99 a month). Cancel anytime www.samsung.com/uk/boost/disneyplusfullterms for full terms and conditions. Subscription to the Disney+ service is governed by the Disney+ Subscriber Agreement and Privacy Policy available at www.disneyplus.com.

Vodafone EVO : lets you select a Monthly Device Plan Credit Agreement (over three – 36 months) with a monthly Airtime Plan. The device price will be the same whatever you choose. Device Plans up to 12 months can have a 12- or 24-month Airtime Plan. Device Plans over 12 months need a 24-month Airtime Plan. You can pay off your Device Plan early. If you do, you can then keep your Airtime Plan on a 30-day contract or leave. If your Airtime Plan ends for any reason, you will need to keep on paying your monthly Device Plan (either in full or monthly).

Unlimited data: Available on Unlimited Lite Plans (max download/upload speed of 2 Mbps), Unlimited Plans (max download/upload speeds of 10 Mbps) & Unlimited Max Plans. Speed and coverage may vary as a result of a number of factors.

Roaming: Use your home plan to roam in the Republic of Ireland & Isle of Man (Zone A) – included in all of our Pay Monthly plans. For roaming in other destinations, charges will apply depending on which plan you are on. A 25GB roam fair use policy applies per billing month. More information on roaming with Vodafone.

5G: You must have a 5G-enabled device on the Vodafone 5G network, a Vodafone 5G plan and 5G coverage in the area that you are in. Coverage may be affected by a number of factors.

Trade-in Guarantee: Save up to £648: up to £504 (£21 a month) when you trade-in an eligible device & £144 (£6 a month) on 24m Airtime plan (now £30 a month, then £36 a month on 24.02). Returned device must be in good working condition. See terms, checks, eligibility & a list of eligible devices.

Flexible Upgrades: Means upgrading from month 3 of your Airtime plan and a) buying a new Device Plan (which is a credit agreement) and Xtra Plan (which is an Airtime Plan) and b) paying off your current Device Plan.

Benefits: terms and conditions apply.

Battery Refresh: applicable for phone devices purchased either on a Device Plan or purchased outright from Vodafone, with a Vodafone Pay Monthly Plan. Is available for the length of the plan (min of two years and max of three years). Not available for phones that have been cracked, smashed or have water damage. Not applicable for Watch Plans or Refurbished Phones.

Total Care Warranty: 24-month warranty starts from the date of purchase of a handset from Vodafone either on a Device Plan or outright. Warranty only applies to manufacturer faults. Not applicable with Refurbished Phones.

Finance subject to status and credit checks. 18 +. Direct debit required.

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We have a strong track record as a tech pioneer, making the UK’s first mobile phone call, sending the first text message, and making the UK’s first live holographic call using 5G in 2018. We were the first to start carrying live 5G traffic from a site in Salford, Greater Manchester and now have 5G in locations across Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain as well as the UK. Meanwhile, our 4G network coverage currently reaches over 99% of the UK population.

Today, Vodafone serves more than 18 million mobile and fixed-line customers in the UK. Vodafone is the largest provider of full fibre in the UK – our superfast broadband services are now available to nearly 12 million homes across the UK.

Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do: as of 1 July 2021, 100% of the grid electricity we use in the UK is certified to be from renewable sources.

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