Samsung Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236B 16.8 cm (6.6") Dual SIM Android 12 USB Type-C 4 GB 64 GB 5000 mAh Blue

5G? We’re already connected
On the next-generation mobile data network, the power of 5G fast speeds changes the way you experience and share content — from super smooth gaming and streaming, to ultra-fast sharing and downloading.

Awesome performance to do more at once
The Galaxy A23 5G combines Snapdragon® mobile platform’s power with up to 4GB/6GB/8GB of RAM for fast and efficient performance for the task at hand. Enjoy 64GB/128GB of internal storage and add up to 1TB more with MicroSD card.

A rich viewing experience with super smooth scrolling
Take in more, all at once. The Galaxy A23 5G's 6.6-inch Infinity-V Display gives you room to see and do more. With FHD+ technology and a 120Hz refresh rate, the content you see every day will look smoother and sharper.

Simple, yet absolute
The Galaxy A23 5G's Ambient Edge design connects the camera with the matte finish on the rear for an iconic look. It comes in Black, White, Light Blue, and Orange colours so you can choose which matches with your everyday style.

Multi-lens Camera, multi-perspective photography
The multi-lens camera on the Galaxy A23 5G takes photos to the next level. Get crisper, clearer shots with the 50MP OIS Camera, expand your viewing angle with the Ultra Wide Camera, customize focus with the Depth Camera and get closer to details with the Macro Camera.

Shoot stable video like a pro
Capture your world on-the-go. With OIS, your Galaxy A23 5G records your videos more smoothly and captures finer details even in low light.

Face. On the spotlight
The 2MP Depth Camera lets you adjust the depth of field in your photos. Adjust the background blur for high-quality portrait shots that make your subject truly stand out.

Front Camera, attention-grabbing selfies
With bokeh effect added to the 8MP Front Camera, you can snap stunning selfies that feature more you and less background.

Power that keeps you going
The 5,000mAh (typical)¹ battery lets you keep doing what you do, for hours on end.

Game Booster gives you the edge
Go for the win. Game Booster tracks your gaming patterns to optimise your device's battery life, temperature and memory, while blocking background activities and notifications so you won't lose focus.

Go beyond the ordinary listening experience with Dolby Atmos
Simply plug in your earphones to be transported to the middle of your music and movies. With Dolby Atmos, you'll hear sound that's full, loud, and seems to surround you in the scene.

Protect what matters to you
Built into the phone's hardware and software from the start, Samsung Knox protects your phone from the minute it's turned on. Offering multi-layered security, it defends your most sensitive information from malware and malicious threats.

Unlock your phone with your fingerprint
With the fingerprint sensor built right into the power button, one seamless motion gets you into your phone.

Your privacy protected
Keep your personal photos, videos, files, apps and data safe inside Secure Folder with the defence-grade Samsung Knox security platform, which protects your information from malicious attacks. Add your password or fingerprint so that only you can access your data.

Your Galaxy. Your Way
Own something truly yours. Customise your Galaxy with One UI 4 and give your phone an edgy look to match your vibes. Create a bespoke tool that assists your tasks seamlessly and makes your favourite features readily accessible.

Effortlessly attentive
Buds Auto Switching leads your ears to what you should be focusing on. When you're watching a movie on your tablet, an incoming call to your phone will be transferred seamlessly for you to pick up. Hang up and you’re right back where you left off.

Listen with your Buds Together
Take over the sidewalk with your best friend. Buds Together gives you the simple yet unbeatable experience of listening to songs together on-the-go.

Keep your device in tip-top condition with us
Enjoy peace of mind when you choose to buy a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. The interactive diagnostics and optimization on the Samsung Members app makes it easy to tune up the performance of your devices, while our helpline lets you troubleshoot problems when you need the extra support.

Technical details

• Repairability index: 8.1

Processor

• Processor family: Qualcomm Snapdragon
• Processor model: 695
• Processor frequency: 1.8 GHz
• Processor cores: 8
• Processor boost frequency: 2.2 GHz

Display

• Display diagonal: 16.8 cm (6.6")
• Display resolution: 2408 x 1080 pixels
• Screen shape: Flat
• Panel type: PLS
• Display glass type: Gorilla Glass
• Gorilla Glass version: Gorilla Glass 5
• Display number of colours: 16 million colours
• Native aspect ratio: 20:9
• Contrast ratio (typical): 1200:1
• Maximum refresh rate: 120 Hz
• Display brightness: 480 cd/m²
• Touchscreen type: Capacitive
• Pixel density: 401 ppi
• Rounded display corners: Yes

Ports & interfaces

• USB port: Yes
• USB connector type: USB Type-C
• USB version: 2.0
• Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm

Weight & dimensions

• Weight: 197 g
• Width: 76.9 mm
• Depth: 8.4 mm
• Height: 165.4 mm

Network

• SIM card capability: Dual SIM
• Mobile network generation: 5G
• SIM card type: NanoSIM
• 3G standards: UMTS
• 4G standard: LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
• Bluetooth version: 5.1
• Bluetooth profiles: A2DP
• 3G bands supported: 850,900,1900,2100 MHz
• 4G bands supported: 700,800,850,900,1500,1800,1900,2100,2300,2500,2600 MHz
• 5G bands supported: 700,800,900,1800,2100,2300,2500,2600,3500,3700 MHz
• Wi-Fi Direct: Yes
• Near Field Communication (NFC): Yes

Storage

• RAM capacity: 4 GB
• Internal storage capacity: 64 GB
• Compatible memory cards: MicroSD (TransFlash)
• User memory: 45.5 GB
• Maximum memory card size: 1 TB
• Memory card slot type: Hybrid slot

Messaging

• Short Message Service (SMS): Yes
• Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS): Yes
• E-mail: Yes

Navigation

• Position location: Yes
• GPS (satellite): Yes
• GLONASS: Yes
• BeiDou: Yes
• Galileo: Yes
• Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS): Yes

Certificates

• Head SAR (EU): 1.492 W/kg
• Body SAR (EU): 1.251 W/kg
• Extremities SAR (EU): 2.84 W/kg

Software

• Platform: Android
• Operating system installed: Android 12
• Operating system fork: One UI 4.1

Camera

• Rear camera type: Quad camera
• Rear camera resolution (numeric): 50 MP
• Front camera type: Single camera
• Front camera resolution (numeric): 8 MP
• Rear camera flash: Yes
• Second rear camera resolution (numeric): 5 MP
• Third rear camera resolution (numeric): 2 MP
• Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric): 2 MP
• Rear camera aperture number: 1.8
• Second rear camera aperture number: 2.2
• Third rear camera aperture number: 2.4
• Fourth rear camera aperture number: 2.4
• Digital zoom: 10x
• Front camera aperture number: 2.2
• Flash type: LED
• Video capture resolution (max): 1920 x 1080 pixels
• Maximum frame rate: 120 fps
• Resolution at capture speed: 1280x720@120fps, 1920x1080@30fps
• Video recording modes: 720p, 1080p
• Auto focus: Yes
• Image stabilizer: Yes
• Image stabilizer type: Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
• Night mode: Yes
• Panorama: Yes

Battery

• Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
• Battery technology: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
• Removable battery: No
• Talk time (4G): 44 h
• Browsing time (Wi-Fi): 23 h
• Browsing time (4G): 22 h
• Continuous audio playback time: 157 h
• Continuous video playback time: 24 h

Design

• Form factor: Bar
• Product colour: Blue
• Housing material: Polycarbonate (PC)

Sensors

• Proximity sensor: Yes
• Accelerometer: Yes
• Ambient light sensor: Yes
• Gyroscope: Yes
• Geomagnetic sensor: Yes

Performance

• Video call: Yes
• Graphics card: Adreno 619
• Fingerprint reader: Yes
• Speakerphone: Yes
• Vibrating alert: Yes

Multimedia

• Audio formats supported: 3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF
• Video formats supported: 3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM

Subscription

• Subscription type: No subscription

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