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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Black deals

The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.

Expert reviews 4.0 (1)
NotebookCheck 80/100
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Spec scores £200-£399 Phones · 167 phones
Performance 1.3 /5
Display 2.3 /5
Rear Camera 1.3 /5
Front Camera 1.8 /5
Battery 2.4 /5
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Buyers on a tight budget who want 5G connectivity and a smooth 120Hz display for basic smartphone tasks, and who do not require long-term software updates or demanding app performance.

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Black

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No UK retailers currently stock the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G in Black.

Expert Rating

4.0
(1 review)
NotebookCheck
80/100

Price History

Tracking the best prices since 27 Apr 2026.

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A22 5G — Key Differences

Feature Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
Display 6.6″ PLS LCD, 120Hz 6.6″ TFT LCD, 90Hz
Processor Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm) Dimensity 700 (7nm)
Main Camera 50MP (f/1.8) with OIS 48MP (f/1.8)
Charging 25W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wired Charging
Screen Protection Gorilla Glass 5 Unspecified Glass
SIM-free price Not available From £84.99

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G still worth buying in 2026?
The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G can be worth buying in 2026 only at a steep discount and for users with modest needs. Its 120Hz display, 5G connectivity, and all-day battery life still perform well for basic tasks. However, Android 14 is its final OS update and security patches are ending, so it is not recommended as a long-term primary phone. The Galaxy A25 5G or A35 5G offer better longevity for not much more money.
How good is the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G camera?
The 50MP main camera produces decent photos in good lighting with reasonable detail and natural colours. The 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth sensors are supplementary at best. Low-light performance is limited, and there is no optical image stabilisation on the main lens. The 8MP front camera handles video calls adequately. For this price bracket, the camera is acceptable but unremarkable.
Does the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is increasingly rare even among budget phones. This is a practical advantage for anyone who prefers wired headphones or earbuds without needing a dongle or Bluetooth connection.
How long does the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G battery last?
The 5,000mAh battery easily lasts a full day of moderate use and can stretch to nearly two days for lighter users. It supports 25W fast charging, though the charger is not included in the box. A full charge from empty takes approximately 90 minutes. The efficient Snapdragon 695 chip helps maximise battery endurance.
What software updates will the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G receive?
Samsung provided the Galaxy A23 5G with two major Android OS updates. It launched with Android 12 and has received Android 13 and Android 14, the latter being its final major update. Security patches are expected to continue on a quarterly basis through 2026 before ending. This limited update window is the phone's biggest weakness heading into 2026.
Should I buy the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G or the Galaxy A25 5G?
The Galaxy A25 5G is the significantly better choice in 2026. It offers a Super AMOLED display with richer colours and deeper blacks, a more powerful Exynos 1280 chip, four years of OS updates instead of two, and optical image stabilisation on the main camera. Unless the A23 5G is available at a dramatically lower price, the A25 5G is the smarter long-term investment.

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Specifications

Spec Scores

£200-£399 Phones · 167 phones

  • Snapdragon 695 5G
  • Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
167 phones in this group →
This phone
26%
Avg
34%
Best
94%
596 phones in catalog →
This phone
26%
Avg
45%
Best
100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

  • 6.6 inches
  • 1080 x 2408 pixels
  • LCD, 120Hz
167 phones in this group →
This phone
46%
Avg
62%
Best
97%
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This phone
46%
Avg
60%
Best
100%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

  • Single camera setup
  • 50 MP main camera
  • 1080p video recording
167 phones in this group →
This phone
26%
Avg
34%
Best
73%
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This phone
26%
Avg
39%
Best
90%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.

  • 8 MP front camera
  • 1080p selfie video
167 phones in this group →
This phone
35%
Avg
60%
Best
92%
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This phone
35%
Avg
55%
Best
92%

Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

  • 5,000 mAh
  • 25W wired
167 phones in this group →
This phone
47%
Avg
51%
Best
85%
596 phones in catalog →
This phone
47%
Avg
52%
Best
100%

Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4

Weight

197 g

SIM

Nano-SIM

Operating System

Android 12, up to Android 14, One UI 6

Colours

Black, White, Peach, Blue

Radio

FM radio (market/region dependent)

Body

Black, White, Peach, Blue

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

50

Primary Camera Video

1080@30fs

Primary Selfie Camera

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

Video Resolution

1080

Selfie Video Resolution

1080@30fs

Display

Type

PLS LCD, 120Hz

Display Size

6.6

Display Resolution

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

Display Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Snapdragon 695 5G

GPU

Adreno 619

CPU

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

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal Storage

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

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

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

4G

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

5G

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

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Wi-Fi

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

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Battery

Battery

5000

Charging

25W wired

Other

Sensors

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