Samsung Galaxy A23

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Samsung Galaxy A23
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Galaxy A23 Logo.svg
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Front of the Samsung Galaxy A23
Brand Samsung Galaxy
Manufacturer Samsung Electronics
Type Phone
Series Galaxy A series
First releasedA23: March 4, 2022;3 years ago (2022-03-04)
A23 5G: August 5, 2022;3 years ago (2022-08-05)
Predecessor Samsung Galaxy A22
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Successor Samsung Galaxy A24
Related Samsung Galaxy A13
Samsung Galaxy A33 5G
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
Compatible networks GSM / HSPA / LTE
Form factor Slate
ColorsBlack, White, Peach, Blue
Dimensions165.4 mm (6.51 in) H
76.9 mm (3.03 in) W
8.4 mm (0.33 in) D
WeightA23: 195 g (6.9 oz)
A23 5G: 197 g (6.9 oz)
Operating system Original: Android 12 with One UI 4.1
Current: Android 14 with One UI 6.1
System-on-chip A23: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
A23 5G: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU A23: Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
A23 5G: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU A23: Adreno 610
A23 5G: Adreno 619
Memory4 GB, 6 GB, 8 GB RAM
Storage64 GB, 128 GB, eMMC 5.1
Removable storage microsdxc
SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Battery5000 mAh
ChargingCharging 15w and Fast charging 25W
Rear camera50  MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS
5  MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5", 1.12 μm
2  MP, f/2.4, (macro)
2  MP, f/2.4, (depth)
LED flash, panorama, HDR
1080p@30fps
Front camera 8  MP, f/2.2, (wide)
1080p@30fps
Display6.6 in (170 mm), 104.9 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Sound3.5mm jack
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Data inputs Multi-touch screen
USB Type-C 2.0
ModelSM-A235F, SM-A235F/DS, SM-A235F/DSN, SM-A235M, SM-A235M/DS
References [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

The Samsung Galaxy A23 is an Android-based smartphone designed, developed and marketed by Samsung Electronics as a part of its Galaxy A series. The phone was announced on March 4, 2022, alongside the Galaxy A13. [1] [6] [7]

Contents

Specifications

Design

Back of the Samsung Galaxy A23 (LTE) Back of the Samsung Galaxy A23.jpg
Back of the Samsung Galaxy A23 (LTE)

The screen features Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, while the back panel and sides are made of plastic. Both models share a plastic back design but differ in finish: the LTE model sports a glossy finish, [8] whereas the 5G model features a matte finish. [9]

The smartphone's design closely resembles the Galaxy A33 5G.

Below are the USB-C connector, speaker, microphone and 3.5 mm audio jack. The second microphone is located on top. Depending on the version, there is a slot for 1 SIM card and a microSD memory card up to 1 TB or a slot for 2 SIM cards and a microSD memory card up to 1 TB. On the right are the volume buttons and the smartphone lock button, which has a built-in fingerprint scanner.

Galaxy A23 LTEGalaxy A23 5G
  • Black
  • White
  • Blue
  • Peach

Hardware

Galaxy A23 is a smartphone with a slate-type factor form, the size of which is 164.5 × 76.9 × 8.4 mm and weighs 195 grams. [1]

The device is equipped with GSM, HSPA and LTE connectivity and Wi-Fi 802.A/b/g/n/ac dual-band with Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi Direct support and hotspot support with A2DP and LE, GPS with A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS. It has a USB-C port 2.0 and 3.5 mm audio jack input.

Display

Both variants have a 6.6 inch diagonal touchscreen, TFT LCD Infinity-V-type, rounded corners and 1080 × 2408 pixel FHD+ resolution. [10] The key difference between the devices is their refresh rate: the LTE variant features 90Hz, while the 5G variant offers 120Hz. [11]

Battery

Both variants have a 5000 mAh non-removable battery and supports fast charging at 25 W.

Processor and Memory

The LTE variant uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the 5G variant uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipsets. [12] The internal storage options are available in 64/128 GB (eMMC for the LTE version, UFS 2.2 for the 5G version, [13] with the latter being a first in the A2x series) expandable with microSD up to 1 TB, while RAM ranges from 4 to 8 GB.

Camera

The back camera has a quad camera layout: a 50 megapixel main sensor, 8MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP Macro camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. [10] The main camera is equipped with a phase detect auto focus, HDR mode and flash LED mode, capable of recording up to 1080p to 30 frames per second, while the front camera is single 8MP. [14]

Software

The phone was shipped with Android 12 and One UI 4.1. Unlike its A3x and A5x counterparts, it is only slated to receive 2 OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates. [15]

Pre-installed OSOS Upgrades historyEnd of support
1st2nd
A23 LTE Android 12
(One UI 4.1)
Android 13
(One UI 5.0)
December 2022 [16]
Android 14
(One UI 6.0)
January 2024 [17]
Expected within 2026
A23 5G Android 14
(One UI 6.0)
December 2023 [18]

References

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  2. GSMArena (2022-08-05). "Samsung Galaxy A23 5G". www.gsmarena.com.
  3. Gadgets Now. "Samsung Galaxy A23 5G, Overview, Specs, User Review". www.gadetsnow.com.
  4. PhoneAQUA (2022-03-04). "Samsung Galaxy A23 Price, Specifications". www.phoneaqua.com.
  5. What Mobile (2022-03-04). "Samsung Galaxy A23 price in Pakistan, Specifications". www.whatmobile.com.pk.
  6. GSMArena. "Samsung Galaxy A23 passes through Geekbench just as A23 5G renders leak". www.gsmarena.com.
  7. "[Infographic] Galaxy A23 Brings Users All the Galaxy Innovations They Need in a Mobile-First World". Samsung Mobile Press. Retrieved 2022-03-04.
  8. "Samsung Galaxy A23 review (Design and handling)". GSMArena. Retrieved 2026-01-11. We have the Black color with us, which looks more like a dark, graphite gray, probably due to the glossy finish.
  9. Schmitt, Florian (2022-10-09). "Samsung Galaxy A23 5G smartphone review: Powerful mid-range phone with OIS camera". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-01-11. However, the glossy bezel of the smartphone does not quite match the matte back; a matte frame would have been better here.
  10. 1 2 "Samsung Galaxy A13 4G, Galaxy A23 4G with a 6.6-inch display and quad cameras launched in India". GizmoChina. 25 March 2022.
  11. "Samsung Welcomes Two New Additions to the A Series, the A04s and the A23 5G". Samsung Newsroom (UK). 2022-09-01. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  12. "Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 vs. Samsung Galaxy A23 5G - GSMArena.com". GSMArena. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  13. Schmitt, Florian (2022-10-09). "Samsung Galaxy A23 5G smartphone review: Powerful mid-range phone with OIS camera". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2026-01-11. Samsung installs a fast UFS 2.2 storage in the Galaxy A23 5G, which enables much faster transfer rates than the old-fashioned eMMC storage medium in the predecessor.
  14. GSMArena (30 November 2021). "Samsung Galaxy A23 to feature a 50MP camera". www.gsmarena.com.
  15. Ganti, Anil (2022-03-04). "Galaxy A13 and Galaxy A23 launched with quad-rear cameras, large batteries, and more". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  16. Mishra, Abhijeet (2022-12-06). "Galaxy A23 LTE and 5G One UI 5.0 (Android 13) update released!". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  17. Shaik, Asif Iqbal (2024-01-05). "Android 14 update reaches the Galaxy A23 (LTE)". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  18. Mishra, Abhijeet (2023-12-22). "Galaxy A23 5G is latest recipient of One UI 6 (Android 14) update". SamMobile. Retrieved 2026-01-11.