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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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About the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G launched in mid-2022 as one of Samsung's earliest efforts to bring 5G to the budget market, and in 2026 it occupies a tricky position. The fundamentals remain solid: a 6.6-inch Full HD+ LCD with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 695 5G chip, a 5,000mAh battery that easily lasts a full day, and a 50MP main camera that handles daytime photography competently. The 120Hz display is a genuine highlight, offering noticeably smoother scrolling than many budget phones sell with today. However, software support has reached its limits. Samsung confirmed that Android 14 is the final major update for the Galaxy A23, and security patches are winding down through 2026. The base 4GB RAM model can feel sluggish with modern apps, so the 6GB variant is strongly recommended if available. At heavily discounted 2026 prices, the Galaxy A23 5G still makes sense as a secondary phone, a device for younger users, or a stopgap until you invest in something newer. Its screen quality and battery life remain impressive for the money, but the lack of future software updates means its days as a primary phone are numbered.
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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 |
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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Specifications
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£200-£399 Phones · 198 phones
- Snapdragon 695 5G
- Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
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
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.
Lab-measured by DXOMARK (70 on their scale). The measured result replaces our spec-sheet estimate for this category.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
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. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 8 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
- 5,000 mAh
- 25W wired
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)