Thoughts on the exclusive red color.

[davehorne]

I ordered my S23 Ultra in red, one of the four exclusive colors offered from Samsung online.  The color at Samsung's site was a reddish color, but what arrived a few days later was more like a burnt orange.

When you expect one color and receive another, you're disappointed.  It took a week or so, but I've adjusted to it. 

I did give some thought of ordering another S23 Ultra and sending this 'red' phone back.  I'm keeping this phone but learned a lesson.

Next year when the S24 Ultra is released, I'll make the trip to a Samsung store (Utrecht) and look at the phones in person. 

[Risky24]

The exclusive colours are online only so you won't see them in the stores. That's how it's been in my experience.

[davehorne]

That's unfortunate.  

[Risky24]

Yup, I wish they would at least have them on display but I suppose it makes sense. You don't advertise what you don't sell in store especially as most are franchise stores.

[wharfey]

Wasn't to sure on mine at 1st does look like a burnt orange but it's going on me

[Bigtasty65]

Visiting the store is always the best thing to do. I know the excitement of a new phone but I always hold back. Usually up to a few months after release.

[Esurient]

Consider yourself lucky, I ordered a 'red' one on the 1st, emailed on the 13th to say it was being delayed until 27th. Black one arrived today after a cheeky re-order.

[davehorne]

To be more clear, I meant going to a Samsung Experience Store, is that what you meant as well? 

(Here in the Netherlands there are four - Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and Breda.)

[Risky24]

Yes that's what I meant but I'm in the UK. Maybe it's different where you are. You can pop in one of them to found out when you are able to so you will at least know for the next time.