Samsung Galaxy A23 5G: IR Blaster, Charger Type, Full Features

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 States of America (USA), UK, UAE, and others.

Key Features of Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

• 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

Full 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, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66
• 5G mobile network bands: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave 2, 5, 30, 66, 77
• 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: Black. White. Peach. Blue
• Physical Build: Plastic frame, plastic rear panel.

Internal Hardware Specs

• 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: Yes.
• 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 Specs 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

Price in the U.S.

The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is available in the United States from USD $299.99 unlocked for the 4/64 GB variant. The option to trade-in is available, dropping the price to $264.99. You can also pick one on a monthly instalment of $8.33 monthly for 36 months. Supported carriers include T-Mobile, AT&T, US cellular, and Verizon, among others.

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 USA website is 4/64GB and in Black only. That may change over time.

Price in the UK

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.

Price in the UAE

The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is available in Dubai and the rest of the UAE from AED 1,350 for the 4/64 GB variant. Other variants include: 4/128 GB, 6/64 GB, 6/128 GB, and 8/128 GB, with increasing prices.

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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