Samsung Galaxy A23 review Introduction and specs.
Samsung has been getting stronger with its mid-range lineup over the last few years, and the Galaxy A23 is another iteration of its low-end mid-range offerings. This is usually the case with budget Samsung phones, the main focus seems to be the camera segment. We often see more advanced ultraviolet solutions and more advanced head cameras used in Samsung's midrange, compared to competitors.
The Galaxy A23 is no exception to the rule. Despite being a budget handset, it carries a 50MP main camera, which is also optically stable. Although the other three cameras do not stand out in any way.
We have a large 6.6-inch display that is not OLED, but we rarely see an OLED around these price points. Some have to pay, after all, and it's understandable.
The device is powered by the latest Snapdragon 680 SoC with a fairly capable CPU, which offers a considerable upgrade over the older Snapdragon 6xx chipset. Needless to say, there are no significant flaws in the platform mentioned, including the lack of 4K video recording and 5G connectivity. Then again, some of the issues mentioned plagued the alternatives to current mid-range smartphones using the Snapdragon 6xx series in 2022. More later.
Samsung Galaxy A23 specs at a glance:
Body:- 164.5x76.9x8.4mm, 195g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back.
Display:- 6.60" PLS LCD, 90Hz, 1080x2408px resolution, 20.07:9 aspect ratio, 400ppi.
Chipset:- Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm): Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver); Adreno 610.
Memory:- 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM; eMMC 5.1; microSDXC (dedicated slot).
OS/Software:- Android 12, One UI 4.1.
Rear camera:- Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 1/5", 1.12µm; Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4; Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4.
Front camera:- 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide).
Video capture:- Rear camera: 1080p@30fps; Front camera: 1080p@30fps.
Battery:- 5000mAh; Fast charging 25W.
Misc:- Fingerprint reader (side-mounted); FM radio; 3.5mm jack; Virtual proximity sensing; No ambient light sensor.
However, the chip has enough cores to be clocked high enough, so performance shouldn't be a problem compared to the latest Snapdragon 690 series devices. In other words, it should expect to offer the right level of performance as other competing solutions.
Other than that, the Galaxy A23 could be a decent budget solution with a large 5,000 mAh battery, competitive 25W fast charging on power delivery (with a separate charger), front Gorilla Glass 5 protection, and fan-friendly microSD. Card slot. The Galaxy A23 is also launching with the latest Android 12 and Samsung's One UI 4.1, which is not offered with inferior phones.
Unlocking Samsung Galaxy A23
Inside the Galaxy A23's retail box is nothing out of the ordinary. It has a standard user manual and a 15W charger, though the phone can carry a 25W charger. Of course, there is a USB-A to USB-C cable inside for charging and data transfer
Interestingly, there is no bonus case here, which is usually a thing between lower-range to mid-range packaging.