HTML Heading: Samsung Galaxy A23 Review: Is it Worth the Price?
Hey everyone, it’s Will from GSMArena, and today we’re diving into the Samsung Galaxy A23. This budget smartphone aims to impress with its optically stabilized main camera and updated Samsung software package. But, the question remains – is it worth it?
Design and Display
The Galaxy A23 looks similar to other A-series phones, but with a glossy, plastic finish that collects fingerprints quite easily. The 6.6-inch IPS LCD on the front has a 1080p resolution, gorilla glass 5 protection, and a 90hz refresh rate that adapts to save energy. However, it lacks proximity and ambient light sensors, which means the selfie cam has to detect light for auto brightness mode, and this solution is sluggish and sometimes unresponsive.
Audio, Storage, and Software
Audio on the Galaxy A23 is average and includes a headphone jack and a single bottom firing speaker. The phone comes with either 64 or 128 GB of storage that is expandable through microSD. One attractive feature of Samsung phones is that even budget models like the A23 come with the latest software – they run the same One UI 4.1 based on Android 12 as the flagships. However, Bixby, Samsung Pay, and Windows Link are missing on this one.
Performance
Unfortunately, Snapdragon 680 4G chipset underwhelms performance-wise, especially when it has to power a 90Hz refresh rate screen. The phone sits at the bottom of the charts in both CPU and GPU tests. Simple games can run, but the experience isn’t great, with stutters and occasional lag when navigating the UI or performing everyday tasks.
Battery and Charging
The Galaxy A23 has a large 5000mAh battery that lasts long, with a competitive 130-hour endurance rating. The phone supports 25W fast charging but ships with just a 15W charger.
Camera
The 50MP main camera with OIS and 5MP ultrawide camera deliver good photos during the day, but the quality degrades in low light. Closeups taken with the 2MP macro cam aren’t satisfactory, and photos from the ultrawide cam lack detail and sharpness. Selfies taken with the 8MP front-facing camera are decent, and footage from the main cam is pretty decent quality-wise.
FAQs
1. Is the Samsung Galaxy A23 worth the price?
While the Galaxy A23 has some attractive features, such as optically stabilized main camera and updated Samsung software package, it does fall short of expectations in terms of performance and display.
2. Does the Galaxy A23 have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Galaxy A23 comes with a headphone jack and a single bottom firing speaker.
3. Can you expand the storage space of the Galaxy A23?
Yes, the Galaxy A23 comes with either 64 or 128 GB of storage that is expandable through microSD.
4. What is the battery life of the Galaxy A23?
The Galaxy A23 has a large 5000mAh battery that lasts long, with a competitive 130-hour endurance rating.
5. What is the main camera quality of the Galaxy A23 like?
The 50MP main camera with OIS and 5MP ultrawide camera delivers good photos during the day, but the quality degrades in low light.