Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

Name: Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Brand: Samsung

Display6.6" 1080 x 2408 pixels

ChipsetQualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery5000 mAh

6.6GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International

5G bands

1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced

2022, August 05

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)

Weight

197 g (6.95 oz)

Build

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back

SIM

· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type

PLS LCD, 120Hz

Size

6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~82.5% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Platform

Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6

Chipset

Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)

GPU

Adreno 619

AnTuTu (v11, est.)

318821

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal

64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens

Features

LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm - USA 8 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm - International

Features

1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm jack

Yes

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

NFC

Yes

Radio

FM radio (market/region dependent)

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (USA only)

Battery

Type

Li-Po 5000 mAh

Charging

25W wired

Misc

Colors

Black, White, Peach, Blue

Models

SM-A236U, SM-A236U1, SM-A236B, SM-A236B/DS, SM-A236B/DSN, SM-A236E, SM-S236DL

SAR

0.68 W/kg (head) 0.57 W/kg (body)

GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways

performance

Snapdragon 695 5G, Adreno 619Handles everyday apps, messaging, and casual 3D games at low-to-medium settings without lag, but will struggle with demanding games or heavy multitasking on the 4GB RAM models.

display

6.6", 120Hz LCD, 400 ppiThe 120Hz refresh makes scrolling and swiping feel noticeably smoother than typical 60Hz phones; 400 ppi pixel density is sharp enough for reading text at normal viewing distance, and Gorilla Glass 5 resists everyday scratches.

battery

5000 mAh, roughly 1 day heavy useAbout 13 to 15 hours of mixed screen-on time (video, browsing, messaging) before needing a charge; heavy users may need top-ups by evening.

charging

25W wired, roughly 1 hour to fullA full charge takes around 50 to 70 minutes from empty, which is standard for this class; no wireless charging.

camera

50MP main with OIS, 123° ultrawideThe 50MP sensor with optical stabilization captures steady daylight shots and handles modest low-light scenes; the 123° ultrawide fits entire landscapes or group photos in one frame, but the 2MP macro is mostly a placeholder.

durability

Gorilla Glass 5, plastic frame and backGlass front survives everyday drops better than bare plastic, but the plastic body is less premium and more prone to scratches; the 8.4mm thickness and 197g weight make it comfortable to hold for long periods.

connectivity

5G sub-6, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.15G support future-proofs network access where available, though speeds depend on carrier rollout; WiFi 5 is adequate for everyday streaming, and Bluetooth 5.1 pairs reliably with headphones and smartwatches.