Galaxy A23
A 120 Hz screen and OIS on a sub-$200 Samsung — for the budget LTE crowd.
The Galaxy A23 is a budget Samsung smartphone released Mar 2022, with a launch price of $199. It pairs the Snapdragon 680 with a 6.6" LCD 120 Hz display, a 50 MP · OIS main camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 52/100 — Big screen, budget bones. Standout strengths: ois at $199 — rare for the lte budget tier. and 120 hz panel, 5,000 mah. Main trade-off: 4g only.
Big screen, budget bones.
A23 covered the 4G budget brief for emerging markets — OIS, 120 Hz, 5,000 mAh, stereo sound — on a quiet Snapdragon 680. The missing 5G and aging chip kept it a price-driven choice; for the segment's 2022 buyers it did the job.
Read the full review- OIS at $199 — rare for the LTE budget tier.
- 120 Hz panel, 5,000 mAh.
- Stereo speakers + jack + microSD.
- Samsung software with 2 OS + 4 yr security.
Full specifications
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How the Galaxy A23 compares
| Galaxy A23 | Mi 5 | Galaxy Note 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 680 | Snapdragon 820 | Exynos 7420 |
| Display | 6.6" LCD 120 Hz | 5.15" FHD LCD | 5.7" QHD AMOLED |
| Main camera | 50 MP · OIS | 16 MP · f/2.0 | 16 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $199 | $310 | $700 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy A23 released?
The Galaxy A23 was released in Mar 2022.
How much does the Galaxy A23 cost?
The Galaxy A23 launched at $199 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Galaxy A23 screen size and type?
The Galaxy A23 has a 6.6" LCD 120 Hz display.
What chipset does the Galaxy A23 use?
The Galaxy A23 is powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy A23 have?
The Galaxy A23 ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy A23 battery capacity?
The Galaxy A23 has a 5,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Galaxy A23 charge?
The Galaxy A23 supports 25 W wired charging.
What is the Galaxy A23 main camera?
The Galaxy A23 has a 50 MP · OIS main camera.
Does the Galaxy A23 have a headphone jack?
The Galaxy A23 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Galaxy A23 get software updates?
The Galaxy A23 update policy: 2 OS + 4 yr security (ended).
How much does the Galaxy A23 weigh?
The Galaxy A23 weighs 195 g.
What colours does the Galaxy A23 come in?
The Galaxy A23 is available in 4 colours: Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Peach, Awesome Blue.
Is the Galaxy A23 worth buying?
A23 covered the 4G budget brief for emerging markets — OIS, 120 Hz, 5,000 mAh, stereo sound — on a quiet Snapdragon 680. The missing 5G and aging chip kept it a price-driven choice; for the segment's 2022 buyers it did the job. SpecEagle gives the Galaxy A23 an editorial score of 52/100.
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