Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy A23: A 120 Hz screen and OIS on a sub-$200 Samsung — for the budget LTE crowd.
SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2022·$199·Score 52/100
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.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.6" LCD 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 680
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
50 MP · OIS
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
195 g
What stands out
- 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.
What to watch
- 4G only.
- Snapdragon 680 is dated and slow.
- 8 MP selfie, two 2 MP filler lenses.
- No IP rating.