Samsung has revealed its 2023 flagship series, with the launch of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra. But if you want the best colours - or the most exclusive colours - for this new phone, then you’ll have to look further afield.

All models come in four standard colours - that’s Phantom Black, Green, Lavender and Cream. Regardless of the model you buy, you’ll be able to get those colours. And let’s face it, the Green is the most appealing, because you don’t want to be getting another boring black phone.

Those are also the colours you’ll get when you go to order your phone from your favourite network, carrier or online retailer, but before you do, it’s worth looking slightly closer to home. Closer to Samsung’s home, that is.

Because there’s a range of exclusive colour options that Samsung is only going to be offering online through its own website (click here for Samsung US and here for Samsung UK) and for the Galaxy S23 Ultra those colours include Red, Lime, Sky Blue and Graphite. That Graphite is grey rather than black, because remember, there’s already a Phantom Black in the normal options.

If you’re looking for the Galaxy S23 or the S23+, your options are slightly more limited, with Lime and Graphite being the only options for those particular models. If you want to check out those models, go here for Samsung US or over here for Samsung UK.

  • Samsung Samsung Galaxy S23 The Galaxy S23 is the smallest and cheapest of Samsung’s newest flagship phone lineup. It features a 6.1-inch 1080p display at 120Hz, 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, and a 50MP camera that’s similar to the S22’s in terms of capability. But the better news for people looking to upgrade from an older model? The battery is now a spacious 3,900mAh, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor is even more efficient, so battery life should be loads better than before. $800 at Samsung (US) £849.00 at Samsung (UK) Samsung Galaxy S23+ The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is the middle-ground flagship phone for early 2023, and as a result takes a more compromising approach to its specifications. For example, while it looks very similar to the smaller S23, it shares the larger storage and battery sizes of its larger S23 Ultra counterpart. And though it lacks an S Pen, its larger 6.7-inch display is perfect for getting work done on the go. This might be the best phone for most people. $1000 at Samsung (US) £1,049.00 at Samsung (UK) Samsung Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the biggest, baddest, and most expensive of the S-series flagships in 2023. With a huge 6.8-inch, 120Hz-capable display, a 5,000mAh battery, a brand new 200MP camera, and an included S Pen, the S23 Ultra isn’t a massive upgrade over its S22 Ultra predecessor, but the improved efficiency of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC will give it a significant battery boost — perfect for gaming or working on the go. $1200 at Samsung (US) £1,249.00 at Samsung (UK)

The Samsung Galaxy S23 family are powered by Snapdragon for Galaxy hardware, which takes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and boosts the performance, with greater graphical prowess and a higher clock speed for the CPU. All the attention, however, is going to be the Ultra’s 200-megapixel camera, which promises to give you more detail, better low-light performance and better focusing, for even sharper images.

With great AMOLED displays, the experience of using these phones will be closely matched, with all offering Samsung’s One UI customisation of Android, loaded with features ready for you to exploit.

Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S23 family of devices are now open, with deliveries expected from 17 February.

But remember, those special colours are exclusive to Samsung.com.