Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is just like the Galaxy A23, but with a 5G radio. The features and build are the same except that this 5G model swaps out the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G chipset for a Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G chipset. Samsung Galaxy A23 5G features a 6.6-inch PLS display, a 50MP quad rear camera, and a 5000 mAh battery.
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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Key Specs and Features
- 6.6 inches PLS LCD Display, 1080 x 2408 pixels (~400 ppi density)
- Android 12, One UI 4.1
- Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) Octa Core Processor
- 4GB, 6GB, 8GB RAM
- 64GB, 128GB Built-in storage
- Fingerprint Sensor (Side Mounted)
- 50 MP (wide) + 5 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth) Quad Rear Camera
- 8 MP Front Camera
- 4G LTE Support
- 5G Support
- 25W Fast Charging Capacity
- 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Design, Display, and Camera
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G features the same look and feel as the 4G model. You get the same plastic build in the same four colors: Black, White, Blue, and Peach.
In the front, you get a brilliant 6.6-inch PLS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 1408 pixels and 90Hz refresh rate. The entire front is covered in Corning Gorilla Glass 5 with a V-notch for the 8 megapixels front facing camera.
You have four cameras on the back. The main camera is a 50 megapixels wide-angle lens with an f/1.8 aperture, phase detection autofocus (PDAF), and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
This camera is supported by a 5 megapixels ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture and 123˚ FoV, a 2 megapixels macro camera an f2.4 aperture, and a 2 megapixels depth camera with an f/2.4 aperture.
Hardware and Software
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is powered by a Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) (6 nm) chipset. This is the same chipset we saw in the Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G.
The CPU is built on a dual-cluster architecture with a dual-core Kryo 660 Gold and a hexa-core Kryo 660 Silver clocked at 2.2GHz and 1.7GHz respectively. Graphics is handled by a Adreno 619 GPU.
This android phone offers two options for built-in storage and three memory options. The 64GB model offers 4GB or 6GB RAM while the 128GB model is available with 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB RAM.
Unlike Apple smartphones like the iPhone X and iPhone XR and even newer models like the iPhone 13 Pro Max, this Samsung phone offers a dedicated microSD slot with support for up to 1TB memory card.
You also get a 5000 mAh battery for great battery stamina. The smartphone supports 25W fast charging capacity.
On the software side, the Galaxy A23 5G runs on Android 12 with One UI 4.1. Knox is built into the device to offer protection against data theft and malware.
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Connectivity
This Samsung Galaxy A Series phone features a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port, Bluetooth 5.1, and dual-band Wi-Fi. This model supports 5G connectivity.
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Price and Availability
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G price in Nigeria is expected at around 150,200 Naira. The Galaxy A23 5G price starts at around 22,500 KES in Kenya, 2,500 GHC in Ghana, and 5,711 EGP in Egypt.
The Galaxy A23 5G was announced on March 4 2022 and was available for purchase as from March 25 2022.
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G:
General Features
- Platform: Android 12, One UI 4.1
- Processor: Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) Octa Core Processor (2.2 GHz dual-core Kryo 660 Gold and 1.7 GHz hexa-core Kryo 660 Silver)
- GPU: Adreno 619
- Memory: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB RAM
- Colours: Black, White, Peach, Blue
- Dimension: 165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 197 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Dual-SIM
Display
- Display: 6.6 inches PLS LCD Display, 1080 x 2408 pixels (~400 ppi density), ~82.5% screen-to-body ratio
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 50 MP (wide), f/1.8, OIS, PDAF + 5 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2, 123˚ FoV + 2 MP (macro), f/2.4 + 2 MP (depth), f/2.4 Quad Camera
- Rear Camera Features: LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, 1080p@30fps
- Front Camera: 8 MP (wide), f/2.2 Camera, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB, 128GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 1TB microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM only)
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE-A
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
- NFC: –
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes, USB Type-C 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (Side Mounted)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: –
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: –
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 25W Fast Charging Capacity
