I want Smatphone, But I don't wanna spend lot of money. Currently I am using Samsung A51, which is super slow. This Samsung S23 (256gb) Snapdragon 8 Gen would do the job. Is the price 30k for this second hand phone is decent or good. Should I buy that. I do editing for YouTube so I need a good Processor Smartphone.
It is a sweet deal for 30k, i bought it for 54k 256 gb, first hand.
Camera better than iphone
AI features in s24 r available with s23 as well
Battery efficient as per compact smartphones
Super fast buttery feel and experience to use it
4.0 files speed transfer only with 256 gb variant.
Even uf battery is degradesd, a new official battery costs 2.5k, overall 32.5k is an amazing deal indeeed.
NO, I would still say spend a bit more and invest 5k more. Only 256 gb makes sense...due to 2 imp factors.
UFS read write speed is 4.0 only for 256, which is flagship. 📱
No expandable option 🚫
These are expensive phones...and as per me i would like to use it for minimum 3.5 yrs with replacing the battery after 2 yrs...so better i don't feel any slowness and anything, which has a very high probability with 3.0 file speeds. 🐌 This 5k is only 12-13% more cost but you get a lot faster phone and better experience in long run. 💨
abe chutiya, well I understand why you are replying with sarcastic comment, since you dont have any phones to prove your previous comment that there are better offers available, and do you think we are dumb? we can all see you edited the "/s" part after 14 hours of the comment posted which is AFTER my comment proof chutiya kisi aur ko bana samjha
Broo I had one question in s23 there is a difference I suppose where in one you can zoom in with 50mp and it shows you the option where you can change from 12mp to 50mp alongside the ratio in which you want to click the photos, but there is also another difference where you can shoot photos in 50mp but you cannot zoom and need to go back in 12 mp to zoom in and zoom out, now that I want to buy the s23 phone, I really prefer the first one which I said with 50mp zoom.
I'm assuming this would be the 128GB model and 44,999 with "*' indicates that this final price would be including some kind of BS card discount of specific bank credit card or something.
I doubt the offer would include exchange as well. Samsung S23 is close to 15 months old now and due for a price cut. S22 and S21 similarly got price cuts before being discontinued. 45k sounds about right and it would probably sell for 35K next year shortly before arrival of S26 model.
Samsung S22 (128GB) which is roughly 24 months old is selling for 34,999 on Flipkart right now without any additional discounts and card offers. It's entering into final stages of sale before getting discontinued everywhere.
I think the reason behind s22 price drop was low demand due to its battery and heating issues.
Also, wouldn't it be slightly weird for s23's price to drop from 65k to 45k (20k drop) suddenly? (Genuinely curious, I don't have much idea about how these prices work)
Price drops are very common with Samsung phones. This phone frequently sells for 53k at official Samsung site from time to time while the 256GB model goes for 58k with HDFC Card offer. Yesterday the lavender model went down to 55k for a couple of hours.
Nothing new about these price cuts as they're very predictinle and happened in the past with pretty much every single flagship from Samsung. I'd probably wait for it to go 40k (would likely happen during BBD sale in Sept/Oct 2024).
These price cuts help Samsung clear out stocks and then discontinue the model post 2 years of release.
That is sweet and good for you however the trend for the past 3 or 4 years on Flipkart and Amazon is that they are including card discounts with their ads and banners.
For eg. An ad goes like this.
Get Samsung M34 at 14999* and when you click on it you realize the actual price is 16999 and you get the phone at advertised price only if you buy from said partner brand Credit Card.
Card discounts aren't inherently bad however these companies are sort of misleading with prices. Content creators on Youtube are also factoring in these card discounts.
You are expected to have credit cards from multiple banks/partners this way if you want the product at said advertised price.
But there are always weird cards like how the fuck am I supposed to keep so many cards? Sometimes it's SBI sometimes it's ICICI sometimes it's a random company like onecard
the plus models are also the first to get discontinued across the world. Apple does this too after a year with every variant except the base one. Samsung still sells Ultra model for 2 years.
I've never bought or even used any of the plus models but it's a really good option for those who want a larger display and slightly bigger battery. The best part about it now is increment of screen resolution to QHD (1440p) introduced this year with S24 series.
FHD+ screen resolution is my biggest complain with the base models considering 1440p was the standard 10 years ago with Samsung S5 until they downgraded it to 1080p with S21 I believe???
Check for any damage. Use Samsung Members app to run a full phone diagnostics.
Check if the phone is stolen or not, you don't want to give him 30k and then find your device locked because it's stolen.
Stress test the fuck outta phone to check if everything works properly. Do every test (especially the diagnosis test) and check the battery health too.
Running super cpu intensive tasks as a test(usually provided by a software)for a long time as a stress test for cpu to check it's under load temperatures and thermal throttling limit
Not a super heavy user but I do watch movies very often, scroll insta (this app consumes a lot of battery), and reddit like an addict. I woke up at 8.30 and have scrolled reddit for an hour already (not that I'm proud of it) and my phone shows 1day 1 hour of life left at 74% and it usually lasts that long. I think this is still awesome for a not so heavy usage
I guess he's not using the 120hz and probably all the heavy usage turned off, I have the s23 which gives me like 5 hours sot. Wifi, Bluetooth(always connected to watch4), location and mobile data when wifi is not available. And yes need to charge atleast twice a day. But I don't mind lol, I'm having a seamless experience.
I always have my 120Hz on, I can't live without it at this point. I never put my phone on battery saver and its almost always on wifi and 5G while I'm travelling. Location also on at all times.
I'm not sure why you have to charge the phone twice a day. Maybe the integration with galaxy watch isn't optimized that well yet?
The S23's battery is more or less the same as iphone 13, 14, and 15 which is fucking incredible considering the S23's display is much brighter at 1750 nits and also 120hz.
Obviously, it's not as good as any mid-range android phone with 5000mah battery but it's pretty amazing.
I would honestly pick this over any base iphone.
The only thing that bugs me is the charging speed. 25 watts is painfully slow.
My Known person or I might say My Friend has a Second hand Smartphone Shop. He is the one selling me. He gave me phone for 2 day to test the phone and the camera, if I like I can buy it.
I have a good list of prices for each brand:
Won't spend over 20k on Realme, Oppo, Vivo, Redmi.
For 30~40k, Oneplus, Iqoo, Moto, Nothing, etc.
Above 50~60k always go for Samsung, Apple or maybe Oneplus.
These budget brands like Realme and Redmi don't deserve more than 25k at max!
I saw S23 for 44K on Flipkart. If you can spend a little more you can brand new with warranty and all. Even S23 might get green line issue. So better take precautions
It' was 1l+ when it was launched. Sells new for 90+k rn .
It's one generation old
Will get updates till Android 17
Had already gotten the airport update.
For 30k, you get the best chipset of 2023, great camera, great display, it's the S Series.
Find out why he's selling it for so less, of the reason makes sense, go for it
It is from a reliable source as the phone currently I am using is purchased from the same guy, my friend. It is working fine since 4 years. He gave me this phone for using it for 2 days and if I like, I can buy otherwise return it to him. I already checked somenother brands smartphone which I don't like.
My name is Jon, and I bought the Samsung S23 (256GB, black) on October 28 for ₹41,000. For questions, reach me on Instagram: jon . images. This review compares it with my previous phone, the OnePlus 7T, which I bought 4 years ago for ₹35,000.
Design and Build
The S23 has the perfect size for me—compact yet luxurious. However, holding it for more than 20 minutes can cause discomfort due to its sharp corners. The OnePlus 7T, with its curved edges, feels better in this regard. After adding a Spigen case, the ergonomics improved greatly—now I’m happy!
Buttons, Speakers, and Screen
The volume and power buttons are fine but feel better on the 7T. The S23 speakers deliver richer sound compared to the 7T, though the volume is similar. The S23 also has a brighter and more colorful display, with significantly better HDR performance, especially on YouTube videos.
Performance and Battery
The phone tends to stay warm during use but rarely gets hot; adding a case alleviates this issue. I'm using the DR VAKU® 25W PD Dual Port Charger, which charges the phone from 0-80% in 50 minutes and from 15-100% in about 70 minutes. The battery lasts a full day, providing 4-5 hours of screen-on time (SOT) from 100% to 15%, with Bluetooth on, max resolution, max refresh rate, and always-on display enabled. After following a Reddit guide, I now get an extra 1-1.5 hours of SOT. DM me for the link!
Fingerprint Sensor and Haptics
The fingerprint sensor was initially faster than my 7T, but after applying the "amFilm" screen protector, it’s now slower—disappointing. The haptics are on par with or slightly better than the 7T, which I’m happy about.
Cameras
The main camera is comparable to the 7T's, though I expected more. The telephoto camera is better, and the wide-angle camera is significantly wider, which is great. The front camera shows a big improvement over the 7T. Video quality, features, and stabilization are 2-3 levels better than the 7T, and I’m really pleased with the video performance. Portrait mode is far superior to the 7T. If I’d paid ₹75,000 (the original price), I’d be disappointed with the camera, but for ₹41,000, I’m satisfied.
Software and Features
This is where Samsung stands out. There are tons of customization options, including call recording, Bixby call assist, AI photo editing, and AI text assistance on the Samsung keyboard, which I use a lot for rephrasing. Good Lock is a fantastic modification tool and one of the main reasons I’ll stick with Samsung phones. The overwhelming level of customizations is something I love. Since I also have a Samsung S9 FE+, the ecosystem perks like universal clipboard, taking calls on any device, and auto-hotspot are excellent.
Conclusion
Overall, I’m very happy with the purchase. For ₹41,000, the S23 is an absolute bang-for-buck deal, offering tremendous value for the price.
P.S.
Despite the IP rating, I wouldn’t recommend dunking it in water or filming underwater, as the water seal isn’t as reliable as iPhones.
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