Besides the price of the handset, you should also considering the following when choosing the best S23 phone plan for you:
If you're looking for the cheapest plan with extra bang for buck on the side, make sure you check out what deals are available and the monthly repayment cost.
Coverage could also be a big consideration depending on where you live. For example, Vodafone usually offers the cheapest phone plans but its coverage will be spotty outside of major metropolitan cities. Telstra is on the more expensive end but it does have the widest mobile network in Australia and could be a better option for those in rural or regional Australia.
Consider how much data you use and sign up to a SIM only plan to pair your handset with accordingly. There's no point getting a plan with 300GB of monthly data and could save money with lower data, entry level SIM only plans from either of the telcos.
Telstra S23 plans
There are currently no active promotions for Telstra's S23 plans.
Data sharing with up to 10 upfront mobile or data services linked to your account.
4-month access to Spotify Premium for new subscribers and 2-month subscription to BINGE for new customers.
No excess data charges. Your speeds will be capped at 1.5Mbps once you've used up your data allowance.
Unlimited international texts to all countries and at least 30 minutes of free calls.
Optus S23 plans
Bonus Galaxy Watch 6 (40mm Graphite) worth $648 RRP on a device payment plan. The offer ends on 25 September 2024. You can also score its Promo Plan with any S23 handset for $69 a month for the first 12 months, then $79 after.
Signing up to an Optus plan will also give you access to:
Optus Sport at a discounted price. You'll pay $6.99 per month instead of $24.99.
Its 5G network (as long as you have coverage in your area).
Endless data. Your speeds will be capped at 1.5Mbps once you've chewed through your data allowance.
Data sharing across eligible linked accounts.
Unlimited international calls and texts to 35 countries (on its Medium plan and above).
Up to 10% in savings when you bundle 3 or more subscriptions via Optus SubHub.
Vodafone S23 plans
Vodafone's currently offering a $600 discount on the S23+. There are no deals available on the other S23 devices.
Pairing your S23 with a Vodafone plan also gets you:
Infinite data. Your speeds will be capped at 2Mbps once you've used up your data allowance.
Access to its 5G network if it's available in your area.
Hotspotting permitted from your mobile phone to your personal devices only.
Unlimited international texts and at least 300 minutes to selected countries on Medium plan and above.
Samsung's trio of smartphones in the S23 series are similar in design to the S22 but this time around all phones have an Ultra-style layout for their rear cameras. The series has also been given a performance upgrade courtesy of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and a brighter, more vivid display.
The phone giant has said the battery life also lasts 20% longer and the phones offer a better gaming experience.
If you're holding onto one of Samsung's flagship phones from the last couple of years (S21 onwards), you likely won't notice a major difference. That is unless your budget is leaning towards the S23 Ultra which offers a marquee of features albeit with an expensive price tag that could make you wince.
With that said, it's very much Samsung's most powerful Galaxy S phone to date and the only one to offer an S-Pen.
The main back camera is 200MP instead of 108MP, and the front camera is now 12MP instead of 40MP. Its performance in lowlight settings also takes things up a notch.
Our expert says
"Right now if you want the best in overall Android performance, this (S23 Ultra) is the phone to buy – and it's likely to hold that position for some time to come."
The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is definitely up there among the best if you’re into foldable tech. But the improvements from last year's model are too modest to justify an even higher price tag.
Mariam Gabaji is an editor and tech and utilities expert at Finder with 12+ years of experience as a journalist. She's committed to helping households cut through the industry jargon and save money on their bills. Her expertise is often featured in media including the ABC, Yahoo Finance, 9News, 7News, A Current Affair, The Guardian, SBS and Money Magazine. See full bio
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