Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is a budget 5G phone offering mid to decent performance, depending on the memory configuration you go for. It is available in five (5) different variants – 4/64GB, 4/128GB, 4/64GB, 6/128GB, and 8/128GB. Powering the phone is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset. The screen has Gorilla Glass protection as well. Have a look below at the rest of the specs and its prices in the United Kingdom (UK).
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G brief information
- OS: Android 12
- Release Date: 2022
- Network Type: 2G/3G/4G/5G
- Display: 6.6-inch, 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution
- Processor: Snapdragon 695
- Selfie Camera: 8 MP
- Rear camera: 50 MP quad lenses
- RAM: 8 GB
- ROM: 128 GB
- Battery: 5000 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G specifications
Mobile Wireless Network and Software
- 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 4G mobile network bands: LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
- 5G mobile network bands: SA/NSA/Sub6 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Single and Dual SIM options
- Software / OS: OneUI 4.1 based on Android 12
- Supported App Store: Google Play Store. Samsung Galaxy Store.
Design, Form Factor, Appearance
- Dimensions: 165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 197g
- Display: 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, PLS LCD screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Colours: Awesome Black. Awesome White. Awesome Peach. Awesome Blue
- Physical Build: Plastic frame, plastic rear panel.
Internal Hardware Specifications
- CPU/Processor: 64-bit, 2.2 GHz Octa-core
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (6nm)
- GPU/Graphics Processing Unit: Adreno 619
- RAM: 4GB. 6GB. 8GB.
- Extended/Virtual RAM:
- Internal Storage: 64GB. 128GB
- External Storage: microSD, up to 1TB (dedicated slot)
Photography, Video Recording
- Main Camera: 50 MP wide angle lens + 5 MP ultrawide lens + 2 MP macro lens + 2 MP depth sensor, autofocus, LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
- Front Camera: 8 MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture
Audio, Video Playback
- Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
- Audio: 3.5 mm audio jack
- Loudspeaker: Mono speaker
- Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
- FM Radio: No.
Phone Sensors
- Digital Compass: Yes.
- Accelerometer: Yes.
- Proximity Sensor: Yes.
- Ambient Light Sensor: Yes.
- Barometer: No.
- Pedometer: No.
- Heart Rate Monitor: No.
- Gyroscope (G-Sensor): Yes.
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; side-mounted.
- Face Unlock: Yes.
- Iris Scanner: No.
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
- Voice Control: No.
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant. Bixby.
- Infra-red Blaster: No.
Connectivity Options
- Bluetooth Version: 5.1
- Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP
- WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
- GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo
- USB: microUSB v2.0. Type-C. USB-OTG.
- NFC: Yes.
Miscellaneous Specifications and Features
- Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable Lithium-Polymer 5000 mAh
- Battery Charging: 25W fast charging
- Wireless Charging: No.
- Reverse Charging: No.
- Model Version/Number:
Launch/Release Dates and Information
- Announced: August 2022
- Release Date: September 2022
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Price
The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is available in the United Kingdom from £249.99 unlocked for the 4/64 GB variant. You can also pick one on a 3-month plan of £83 monthly for 3 months, as well as on contract from two British network operators, O2 and Vodafone.
Other Samsung Galaxy A23 5G variants available include: 4/128GB, 6/64GB, 6/128GB, and 8/128GB, with the respective prices going up. As at press time, the only available memory configuration on the Samsung UK website is 4/64GB and in Awesome Black only. That may change over time.
MobilityArena Buyer’s Guide Verdict
If you want 5G connectivity on a budget, Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is a good choice. The base 4/64GB variant is quite pocket-friendly. For better performance, pick a higher variant, though and pay a little more.
Our Buyer’s Guide Verdict is a recommendation based on the specifications of the device and a general guide to help you understand how much value a device offers for its price. It is not an endorsement of the device. Ask questions and use your judgement when buying any device; MobilityArena takes no responsibility for your buying decisions.
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Phone Review Rating
3.5 / 5.0
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