Samsung S23 series

I'm liking the metal, square form. Smaller than I'd like (s23 basic), but my fat fingers will relearn.

How much and how is it? Like any specs of dust underneath the glass? Might do the same. Got a couple of specs of dust underneath my Samsung screen protectors despite taking a lot of care, it's okay for now but those tiny imperfections will drive me mad

Not sure. I assume the warranty process would be better for us :-)

Well...near a week into it after coming from a S22 Ultra, and after letting any setup, learning patterns and indexing take place, the storage is more or less over 50% full (512GB model) and the phone has settled down.

Looks a good trade, but not an amazing one, so anyone considering a similar move should have their eyes wide open. Certainly, the little saving on top of the trade in makes it more palatable.

Usual daily performance feels more or less in line with the previous S22U (Exynos) TBH. Obviously phones are at a point of diminishing returns at this level, but from a fluidity and speed perspective, there's neglible real world improvement, especially when compared fresh install v fresh install. Havent installed, or really use, games so there's probably something tangible there to be found between the models given the specs involved - just don't get along with phone games.

Screen is roughly similar with the new model appearing to have the edge, though that could be a placebo effect with the new OneUI (only had less than a day with the the 22U on the same). Is the brighter panel having an effect ? Possibly, but it's certainly at least as good as before. Anyone coming from a couple models before will be blown away.

Battery is certainly where the new model shines, and while I've never been one to complain about the frequency of S22 battery recharging (met my needs very well), the S23 is far better and will certainly meet the needs of many who feel previous efforts let the experience down. By some accounts it sounds as though the S22 has had a more pronounced drain with the new OneUI but can't speak to that, so the gap could be wider.

Camera is of course far better in execution than previous efforts. Much has been made of that, so not much else to say. If the camera feature is important to you, there's no comparison between the models.

Construction feels solid, and definitely prefer the feel of the unit, but once a case is on its no different, so that's by the by.

Overall, a decent/good trade but clearly upgrading from a couple years or more back provides more WOW factor, which is no shock I suppose given how yearly increments have become the norm.

I've also noticed wifi connectivity is so much better coming from a s20 fe.

I got one from OtterBox and they change how they are applied every year, so this led to me messing it up and having loads of bubbles but after 3 days use I've ironed them all out somehow

FWIW.....over the last few months I think Virgin Mobile must be testing areas with 5G, and I believe they use Three's network, so could be the case here as well.

Have noticed areas of Lucan and Clondalkin, and elsewhere, falling under limited 5G coverage.

495/44 measured via Speed test in one location (on a S22U).....back onto 4G about 2mins and 500yds later....40/12.

How many other people are still waiting for this trade-in pack?

No sign of mine yet. Its on them if they don't send it out I cant return it sure!

My case finally arrived this morning.

This battery life is amazing. I'm coming from an S22 ultra. I charged it 22 hours ago and I still have 18% yesterday. I'm a fairly heavy users. Always on WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube etc. I know I'm comparing it to my more recent memories of the S22 ultra (so a 1 year old phone) but even still, the difference is hours. I have never taken my phone off charge in the AM and gottiinto bed without the battery needing a little too up throughout the day.

The cameras I find are a nice upgrade too. While the aveiperson may not notice nor even care about the little upgrades.. someone like me does.. Iove phone photography.

This is my first time ever having the superior chip so that's surely playing a part in why I'm happy with my upgrade.