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Samsung launches Galaxy S23 series in Malaysia, offers free Watch 5 with all models
Samsung officially introduced the Galaxy S23 series smartphones at the Unpacked event on February 1. Now the company has unveiled the new Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra devices in Malaysia.
At the same time, Korean tech has also revealed the prices, pre-order details, and early launch offers for customers living in this country. According to the information, Samsung will start taking pre-orders for the Galaxy S23 phone in Malaysia on February 17 and will finish on February 23.
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As a part of launch offers, the company is offering a free Galaxy Watch 5 (40mm), which originally costs RM1099, with all three models. Customers will be able to get this free wearable when purchasing the phone from February 24 to March 31, 2023.
Aside from these the customers who pre-order the phones can enjoy up to 30% off purchase-with-purchase on select Samsung accessories, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, and Samsung Care+. Whereas, a 25% discount is available on the purchase-with-purchase for select Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds series.
In addition, Samsung is offering a great trade-in value for your old flagship smartphone. This deal can get you an instant rebate of up to RM600. At the same time, you can also enjoy a bigger storage version of the S23 at the cost of the lower storage option phone through the company’s Double Storage deal.
You can pre-order any of the phones at Samsung Malaysia’s official website to receive an RM400 e-voucher. Meanwhile, if you pre-order them at Samsung Experience Stores or Samsung Authorised Partner, you can receive a silicone grip cover and super fast wireless charger duo (15W) worth RM169 and RM289 respectively.
Galaxy S23 Ultra:
- Colors – Green | Phantom Black | Lavender | Cream
- Exclusive colors – Graphite | Sky Blue | Lime | Red
- Price – 512GB: RM6,199 | 256GB: RM5,699
Galaxy S23 Plus:
- Colors – Green | Phantom Black | Lavender | Cream
- Exclusive colors – Graphite | Lime
- Price – 512GB: RM5,199 | 256GB: RM4,699
Galaxy S23:
- Colors – Green | Phantom Black | Lavender | Cream
- Exclusive colors – Graphite | Lime
- Price – 256GB: RM4,199 | 128GB: RM3,899
Galaxy S23 series Specs:
Device name | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
Display | 6.8″, 120Hz | 6.6″, 120Hz | 6.1″, 120Hz |
Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
Storage | 8GB + 128GB/256GB | 8GB + 256GB/512GB | 12GB + 256GB/512GB/1TB |
Software | Android 13 One UI 5.1 | Android 13 One UI 5.1 | Android 13 One UI 5.1 |
Rear Camera | Primary: 200MP Ultrawide: 12MP Telephoto 1: 10MP (3x) Telephoto 2: 10MP (10x) |
Primary: 50MP Ultrawide: 12MP Telephoto: 10MP (3x) |
Primary: 50MP Ultrawide: 12MP Telephoto: 10MP (3x) |
Front Camera | 12MP | 12MP | 12MP |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | 3900mAh |
Charging | Wired: 45W Wireless: 10W |
Wired: 45W Wireless: 10W |
Wired: 25W Wireless: 10W |
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Samsung’s largest Experience Store promises immersive tech showcase
Samsung launched its largest Experience Store in Gurugram, India. Located at DLF CyberHub, Samsung’s Gurugram Experience Store promises an immersive, cutting-edge technology showcase.
This sprawling 3,000-square-foot space is where consumers can immerse themselves in Samsung’s most advanced mobile and connected technology offerings.
Samsung says its Gurugram Experience Store is designed to cater to the city’s tech-savvy and innovation-driven community, where visitors can experience hands-on interaction with:
- Flagship smartphones
- Wearables
- Audio devices
- SmartThings ecosystem
Samsung invites all tech enthusiasts, shoppers, and innovators to visit the new Experience Store and explore the best in mobile technology, connected solutions, and personalized services.
Special offers for early visitors:
Samsung also announced special offers for early visitors, including the Galaxy Fit3 at INR 1,999 on select Galaxy purchases and double SmartClub points on all transactions.
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Shocking! Samsung may cut Foundry workforce by 30%
Samsung considering trimming down the Foundry workforce by 30% this year. The company has reportedly started a four-round voluntary retirement program.
In an unprecedented move, Samsung kicked off a four-round voluntary retirement program, reports DigiTimes. This move aims to reduce the workforce at Samsung Foundry by 30% by the end of the year.
“Samsung Electronics has launched an unprecedented four-round voluntary retirement program, aiming to cut more than 30% of its foundry workforce.” – DigiTimes.
Recently, Jay Y. Lee completed two years as Samsung Electronics Chairman. The official just returned from its overseas trip to solidify business growth. Samsung Foundry is currently in a massive crisis, requiring immediate action.
It is reported that Samsung Foundry may flag significant losses this year. The company failed to attract major clients for contract manufacturing. At the same time, its advanced process nodes end up falling short of the production threshold.
Samsung’s memory semiconductor business, known as a cash cow, is also facing intense competition. The MX Division is doing a good job, but other divisions must have to stand rock solid to maintain a harmonious growth momentum.
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Samsung Foundry may split from Samsung – Advantages and Challenges
Samsung Foundry may become a separate firm in 3 to 5 years. The company has established a task force within the business that is responsible to sequentially split the Samsung Foundry division from Samsung Electronics.
Korea’s TopDaily reports that Samsung Foundry may split from Samsung Electronics. The task force has three to five years to complete a smooth spin-off. With this strategic move, the company aims to attract major clients.
Samsung Foundry Spin-off
Samsung launched the Foundry division as an independent business in 2017. Since then, the company has been focussing on ambitious investments to foster business growth. However, the division is set to post significant losses this year.
The market has long demanded that Samsung spin off its Foundry business. Industry insiders believe that splitting the foundry business would be beneficial for attracting clients, as greater independence would help secure customer contracts.
Should Samsung spin off the Foundry division?
Separating Foundry from Electronics would be quite challenging for Samsung. The company will be requiring massive funding to spin off the Foundry business. The funding from other firms will significantly affect their performance and growth rate.
Reports say tens of trillions of KRW (billions of dollars) investment will be needed for Samsung Foundry. That said, it will be more advantageous for the foundry to remain under Samsung’s umbrella and secure growth.
How separation will benefit?
After TSMC, Samsung Foundry is the second-largest semiconductor foundry in the world. The company is involved in both memory and system semiconductors. Additionally, it also operates in Foundry and Fabless businesses.
Meanwhile, these advantages are somehow backfiring Samsung Foundry. It is speculated that foundry clients may find it burdensome to entrust semiconductor designs—considered their trade secrets—to Samsung Elec and System LSI.
System LSI division runs a fabless business focused on 5G and AI chips, which competes to some extent with fabless companies like Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and Apple, which could be retained by Samsung Foundry after separation.