Press Release | 17 Feb 2023

The new Samsung Galaxy S23 Series – now available with Vodafone

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

  • The new Samsung Galaxy S23 Series – the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+ and S23 – is now available on Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network*. 
  • Save up to £648 on the Samsung S23 Series – customers 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 Samsung 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 from £42 a month** (£49 upfront cost) when customers trade-in an eligible Samsung phone and take an Unlimited Max data plan with 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 device 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. 
  • Vodafone EVO customers can choose a monthly price that suits them, with flexible, interest-free phone contract lengths spread across 3-to-36 months, flexible upfront costs and upgrade from the third month. Plus, all brand-new phones come with inclusive benefits – Battery Refresh and Total Care Warranty. 
  • The new Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 5G is also available with Vodafone from £94 a month** (£149 upfront cost) with 25GB mobile data.

The new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23+ and S23 smartphones are now available 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 smartphone 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 for a guaranteed price next year. 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 Samsung 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 Galaxy S23 Series device back for between 1 February 2024 and 1 April 2024?

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

Plus, customers can enjoy six-months free Disney+ (usually £7.99) from Samsung if they order from the Samsung Galaxy S23 range 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 3-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 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+ 256GB (Cream, Lavender, Green or Phantom Black) can be purchased from £37 a month** (£49 upfront cost) when customers trade-in an eligible Samsung device. Price is based on a 36-month device plan (£28 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 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).

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 5G

illustrative photo of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 5G in tent mode

The new Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 5G is also available on Vodafone’s reliable, award-winning network. Customers can enjoy an immersive 16-inch 3K Dynamic AMOLED touchscreen display, 13th Gen Intel processors and long-lasting battery life, all with 25GB of mobile data from £94 a month** (£149 upfront cost). 

24-month plans:

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5 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 3-to-36 months), flexible upfront costs, and upgrade from 3 months in. 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, they offer 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:

****©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. Visit 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 3 – 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, Iceland and Norway (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 with up to £504 (£21 a month) on trade-in when you trade-in an eligible device & £144 (£6 a month) on 24-month Airtime plan (now £30 a month, then £36 a month on 24.02). Returned device must be in good working condition. For terms, checks, eligibility & a list of eligible devices see vodafone.co.uk/mobile/vodafone-trade-in.

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.  

Vodafone Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for consumer credit lending and insurance distribution activity (Financial Services Register No. 712210). Registered in England and Wales. Company No 01471587. Registered Office: Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN. 

About Vodafone UK

Vodafone UK is a technology communications company that connects people, businesses and devices to help our customers benefit from digital innovation. Our services span mobile, fixed-line connections, home and office broadband, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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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