Samsung Galaxy S23 release date: Established leakers say the ‘Unpacked’ launch event is happening in February

Despite claims that the Samsung Galaxy S23 could be released earlier than usual, leakers with established track records are hinting at a more familiar schedule. The company is rumored to host a Galaxy Unpacked launch event in February next year.

The information first came from well-known leaker Ice Universe, who first wrote in a Twitter post, “February 1.” To further clarify what the date is pertaining to, Ice Universe said in a follow-up post, “Galaxy Unpacked.”

While the posts do not directly mention Galaxy S23, it is worth noting that Samsung’s first Unpacked event of the year has been focused on the launch of new flagship phones. It is then likely that the smartphone series will be unveiled at the said date.

Another prolific leaker, OnLeaks, responded to Ice Universe’s posts with GIFs that agree with the information. Max Jambor, who has also provided accurate information in the past, added that the event will take place on Feb. 2 for “most of the world.”

Samsung usually provides a couple of weeks for the pre-order period for new flagship devices. It is then possible that the Galaxy S23 series will arrive in stores at a later date in February. And if the reported launch date is accurate, Samsung could release the official Galaxy Unpacked invitation soon.

Some of the recent reports about the Galaxy S23 have suggested a major change in Samsung’s approach to choosing the SoC for its flagship phones. In previous years, the company has shipped units powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon and its own Exynos chips depending on the market.

However, Samsung is expected to exclusively use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for the Galaxy S23 worldwide. There is even a report that units headed to European markets would include a version of the SoC with higher frequency.

Samsung is also rumored to include satellite connectivity in the Galaxy S23 models. ETNews reported that it would allow users to send text messages and even small-sized images via satellite. Apple has already included satellite connectivity in the iPhone 14 models. But it is currently designed mainly for emergency purposes.

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