Samsung Galaxy A23 launched in India: Check features and price
Samsung has launched the Galaxy A23 smartphone in India. The handset is available in 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB configurations that are priced at Rs. 19,499 and Rs. 20,999, respectively. It is already on sale via Samsung's e-store. As for the key highlights, the phone has a Snapdragon 680 processor, a 90Hz display, a quad rear camera system, and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast-charging.
Why does this story matter?
The Galaxy A23 has been introduced in India without any fanfare as Samsung looks to refresh its portfolio of mid-range smartphones in the country. The company has also introduced a Galaxy A13 model around the Rs. 15,000 price-point. The Galaxy A23 will take on rivals from brands such as Xiaomi, Realme, Motorola as well as Vivo.
The handset sports an LCD screen
The Samsung Galaxy A23 features a waterdrop notch design, slim bezels, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. On the rear, it has a quad camera setup and an LED flash. The device flaunts a 6.6-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2408 pixels) LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and an aspect ratio of 20:9. It also gets Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the display.
It boasts a 50MP main camera
The Galaxy A23 packs a quad rear camera setup comprising a 50MP (f/1.8, OIS) primary camera, a 5MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, a 2MP (f/2.4) macro snapper, and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor. On the front, there is an 8MP (f/2.2) camera for selfies. The rear camera can record 4K videos at 30fps while the front camera can film videos in 1080p at 30fps.
The phone is backed by Snapdragon 680 chipset
The Galaxy A23 is fueled by an octa-core Snapdragon 680 processor, paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage (expandable up to 1TB). It boots Android 12 operating system topped with the latest One UI 4.1 and houses a 5,000mAh battery with support for 25W fast-charging. Connectivity options on the device include dual-SIMs, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a Type-C port.
Samsung Galaxy A23: Pricing and availability
The Samsung Galaxy A23 costs Rs. 19,499 for the 6GB/128GB variant and Rs. 20,999 for the 8GB/128GB configuration. It is currently up for grabs via Samsung's e-store in shades of Light Blue, Black, and Orange.
