Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

Released 2022, September 02
197g, 8.4mm thickness
Android 12, up to Android 14, One UI 6
64GB/128GB storage, microSDXC
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6.6"
1080x2408 pixels
50MP
1080p
4-8GB RAM
Snapdragon 695 5G
5000mAh
25W

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
		1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66 - USA
	5G bands	1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
		2, 5, 30, 66, 77 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
	Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch	Announced	2022, August 05
Launch	Status	Available. Released 2022, September 02

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	OS	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

Memory	Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
	Internal	64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera	Quad	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	Single	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
	Video	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)
		Virtual proximity sensing

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)
	SAR EU	1.49 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
	Price	$ 98.44 / £ 118.95 / € 148.35


Our Tests	Performance	AnTuTu: 318821 (v9) GeekBench: 1940 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
	Display	1328:1 contrast ratio, 508 nits max brightness (measured)
	Camera	Photo / Video
	Loudspeaker	-25.9 LUFS (Very good)
	Battery (old)	Endurance rating 138h

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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G - user opinions and reviews

i am u
IWR
11 Apr 2026

what is the last major update for this? is it stopped @ android 14 & one ui 6

TheEgoIko
sqq
07 Apr 2026

What a legend for the price... In terms of performance and OS, it was way better than the A13, both 4G and 5G, and even beat the A14 in almost everything. The battery life was extremely good and I'm still looking for a phone that will overthrow ...

Rey
Kx6
28 Jan 2026

I think u got the defect product, mine is still works perfectly and the battery still in good condition after 2 years using

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