Samsung Galaxy A23 Review: Stable Performance and Impressive Camera
The Samsung Galaxy A23 is a prominent addition to Samsung's A series, showcasing the company's commitment to delivering standout smartphones across various price segments. In this review, we delve into the phone's high-quality specifications as it enters the competitive mid-range market.
**Box Contents: **
- Samsung Galaxy A23
- Charger
- USB cable
- Headphones
- Metal pin
- Instruction manual
**Design:**
The exterior design of the Samsung Galaxy A23 follows the familiar aesthetic of Samsung's A series. Constructed with plastic materials, the phone features a rectangular camera frame that slightly protrudes, adding a touch of elegance. The device weighs 195 grams with a thickness of 8.4mm and dimensions of 164.5 x 76.9 x 8.4mm. The phone is available in attractive colors including white, black, blue, and peach.
**Display:**
The Samsung Galaxy A23 boasts a PLS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, ensuring excellent performance. With a screen size of 6.6 inches and an 82.5% screen-to-body ratio, the display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and 400 pixels per inch density. Additionally, the screen is safeguarded by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
**Processor and Performance:**
The phone's standout feature is its powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G octa-core processor, which provides consistent and stable performance. The 6nm technology ensures swift performance without excessive heat generation. The Adreno 610 GPU ensures a satisfactory gaming experience, although it might not deliver the best performance in this aspect. The phone runs on Android 12 with Samsung's One UI 4.1.
The phone supports LPDDR4x RAM with options of 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB, coupled with eMMC 5.1 internal storage options of 64GB and 128GB.
**Camera:**
The Samsung Galaxy A23 features a high-quality quad-camera setup on the rear:
- 50MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization (OIS).
- 5MP ultrawide camera with f/2.2 aperture.
- 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture.
- 2MP depth-sensing camera with f/2.4 aperture.
The front camera is an 8MP shooter with an f/2.2 aperture. The phone supports video recording at FHD 1080p/30fps and HD 720p/30fps, with an additional microphone for noise isolation.
**Battery:**
The device is powered by a 5000mAh lithium-polymer battery, supporting 25W fast charging.
**Connectivity and Security:**
The phone features a fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button and supports Face Unlock. It offers dual Nano SIM slots with 2G, 3G, and 4G network compatibility. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C 2.0, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It also supports NFC, proximity sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, and FM radio.
**Pros and Cons: **
*Pros:*
- Excellent Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor.
- 90Hz refresh rate support.
- Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for the primary camera.
- Large 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging.
- NFC support.
*Cons:*
- Average PLS LCD display.
- Larger bottom bezel.
- Included charger is 15W instead of 25W.
- No stereo external speakers.
- No 4K video recording capability.
- GPU performance not the best.
**Price:**
- Global price: $250.
- Saudi Arabia price: 930 Saudi Riyals.
- Egypt price: 5700 Egyptian Pounds.
**Comparison with OPPO A96 4G:**
In a competitive mid-range market, both phones offer high-quality specifications. The comparison highlights their differences:
- Both phones feature PLS LCD screens, but the Samsung Galaxy A23 has a larger 6.6-inch display.
- Both phones share the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor. The Samsung Galaxy A23 offers RAM options of 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB, with internal storage choices of 64GB and 128GB, whereas the OPPO A96 has 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.
- Samsung Galaxy A23's quad-camera setup excels with a 50MP primary lens, while the OPPO A96 has a dual-camera setup with a 50MP primary lens and a 2MP secondary lens. OPPO A96 stands out for selfie enthusiasts with a 16MP front camera compared to the Samsung Galaxy A23's 8MP front camera.
In conclusion, if you seek a mid-range phone with stable performance, a powerful processor, and excellent camera capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a compelling choice.
