Overall Score
65.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#1193)65.5
Performance(#1575)68.5
Camera(#1103)49.5
Display(#2189)76.5
Battery(#1283)63.0
Build(#1628)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G features a sleek design with a glass front, plastic frame, and back, weighing 197g and measuring 165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm.
- Its 6.6-inch PLS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, enhancing the visual experience.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and options for up to 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, complemented by a 5 MP ultrawide, 2 MP macro, and 2 MP depth sensors, capable of 1080p video recording.
- The 8 MP front camera captures decent selfies.
- A robust 5000 mAh battery supports 25W charging, ensuring long usage without frequent recharges.
- Running Android 12, the device is upgradable to Android 14 with One UI 6, providing a modern software experience.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi dual-band, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
- The phone is available in Black, White, Peach, and Blue colors.
- Notably, it retains a headphone jack for wired audio.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, August 05
Announced2022, August 05
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.6"
TypePLS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPUAdreno 619
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm - USA8 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm - International
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details25W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight197 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Peach, Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
OS VersionAndroid 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (USA only)
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes