Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Review: A Great Bargain

[@engelsseele2]

I actually like having more of a plastic case than glass. Plastic is more durable and is sccratched... oh well... if dropped a little scuffed. But if it's glass, it generally just shatters and looks and feels horrible. Some cases can actually make the heat dissipation worse for the phone.

[@AndroidDigest]

I agree. I actually prefer plastic in the end

[@FollowingJesus320]

I have a hard time with change and technical things. How easy is it to use

[@garypotter5569]

The human eye can't see over 1080p.

[@ashwell7907]

My first time seeing someone on KZbin doing an honest review on phone

[@AndroidDigest]

Hey, thanks 🤣🤣 I appreciate it

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

An Absolutely Splendid Phone Indeed...I Was Originally Considering Purchasing The SAMSUNG GALAXY A53~But It's Rather Above My Budget...So I'm Considering This SAMSUNG GALAXY A23... Ironically It Has A Slightly Larger Display Than The SAMSUNG GALAXY A53...6.6 Inch Display Is Rather More My Preference...6.5 Is The Lowest I'll Accept...One Other Review Did Mention The Absence Of The Proximity Sensor... Quite Disappointing...But Whatever Type Of Sensor This Phone Seems To Work Rather Well...

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah it did seem to work pretty good for me. But I did need to mention it. Glad you're enjoying the phone

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

@@AndroidDigest I Was A Bit Worried About That...But I'm Glad It Does Work...I Don't Have The Phone Yet...I Currently Have The SAMSUNG GALAXY A03S Which Ironically Does Have A Proximity Sensor...

[@yelenapivovarova]

Still using it. Along with crappy a20. These things are immortal😂. A23 still holds up good today. Gaming on it alot. Never got any problem, money well spent

[@BigHouseProductions33]

Got this phone through Boost mobile for $9.99 with a $40 plan. Worth every penny imo.

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah that's a terrific deal. Even on the used market these sell for like $150. So great deal

[@michielroskam3877]

I got mine for 180 but my carrier gives me 5gb of 5g and unlimited calls for 8 euros....so end of year im very low paying customer

[@Arturo-im1nh]

You can upgrade to the $25 unlimited plan too as it’s for new and existing customers. Request it to Boost.

[@BigHouseProductions33]

@@Arturo-im1nh I have the $25 plan as well. 2nd line.

[@chillspot6886]

Update. It finally came in mail. Threw a case on it, who gives a shit about the bezels. Great processor, awesome refresh rate, the display is bad ass. Memory sucks, but I bought SD card. And it was FREE, as a fucking bird. Had pixel 6 pro and s22 plus, the pixel had issues and the s22 feels like a godamned brick in your pocket or hand. Oh, and it's $1500 bucks. This phone is an absolute steal.

[@peebeme1506]

🎯

[@karkador]

yup

[@joycefelix1618]

Great review

[@farze4087]

Got mine for 10.99 bought it since I have been using my iPhone 8 for years now. Really enjoy it

[@AndroidDigest]

That's crazy for that price!

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

It seems like the Samsung phone is lacking because they want to push people to the $1000+ phones. The smaller companies seem more likely to give non-compromising phones, like OnePlus and Moto.

[@AndroidDigest]

Well they A14 5G did a great job in my opinion. I'd actually recommend that over this, mainly because it actually has a proxy sensor. It's only $200 too

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

@@AndroidDigest As always, thanks for the video! Looking forward to the 2023 released phones.

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks! Means a lot

[@aittor14]

@@AndroidDigest and do you know if it is going to be a galaxy a24 5g soon?

[@donotneed2250]

My Motorola has a 60Hz refresh rate and I don't have any issues with it. TVs with picture tubes have a 60Hz refresh rate.🤷🏼‍♂️ Today's youth are used to flat-screen TVs with a refresh rate of 250Hz or higher so they're lost looking at a screen with 60Hz.🤷🏼‍♂️ In the 1980's I learned and worked in Consumer Electronics Repair and did so until I changed fields in 1991. I agree with you on high priced phones lacking in the things I look for in a smartphone. I'm considering getting A23 this week but will miss the stereo speakers on my Motorola. It will also be my second Samsung. If I had not discovered the UI of LG phones I probably would have stayed with Samsung.

[@bulldogboy100]

Another good review Zachy

[@AndroidDigest]

😂😂 thanks

[@pablogilberto9715]

I'm about to get one for 220 $ and for the price I think I'm won't mind that it's LCD and the proximity sensors behave differently, and I prefer the plastic over the glass anyways. I'm just glad it won't have annoying bloatware and ads every time you download an app like my current Redmi Note 9s. That and the fact that it has Dolby, I've used Samsung A50 for along side my Redmi and always notice that there is very large gap in audio quality between them. Can't wait to get my A23 this holiday season, already ordered 25 watt Samsung charger, and cases too.

[@AndroidDigest]

Not bad at all for that price.

[@DominicJONES-yo2is]

I was thinking about picking it up today cuz I shattered my and I can get it cheap I'm going to do that I can't believe I just watch this you did a very good job selling to me

[@AndroidDigest]

I shared the ups and the downs. It's a decent phone for the money though.

[@vornamenachname9331]

Thanks for the info on the virtual proximity sensor. This never got mentioned anywhere. It was not highlighted on Samsung's page. It helps to know why the phone is behaving differently.

[@AndroidDigest]

Yep. Barely anyone mentions these things

[@BigHouseProductions33]

I'm interested in this. I didn't hear you mention the speakers. Does it have stereo speakers or just one?

[@AndroidDigest]

Just one mono speaker, but it gets pretty loud

[@summerwind3217]

No. F23 best

[@BigHouseProductions33]

@@summerwind3217 What is a F23???

[@kaoticmess456]

I was scrolling Boost mobile sales on phones a few days ago and picked up 2 of these on their website for under $10 each on a typo they caught only after I paid $20 for 2 phones that should of cost $200 on sale lol! hopefully this is the best $20 I've silent in a while!

[@AndroidDigest]

Great deal for sure! Way way worth that price

[@MysonKirby]

I bought the a23 5g for $49.99 including monthly Unlimited Plan. I bought it 2 weeks ago, as a 2nd phone. My main Phone is Poco x3 gt. Best phone I ever bought. We both got Lucky. Boost Mobile sale on Moto g stylus 5g 2022, for $10.. & $40.00 Unlimited Plan.

[@mikeo1141]

I caught the same deal. I thought maybe it was a typo but decided to order it just to see if they'd really sell it to me at that price. To my amazement, I received the phone two days later (with free shipping). Now I feel like I have to stick with Boost Mobile for the foreseeable future since they gave me such an incredible deal on the phone. The next day, the phone was back to 299.99.

[@MysonKirby]

@@mikeo1141 Boost Mobile now has Moto g stylus 5g 2022 for $9.99 with a $40. A month Unlimited Plan. Also Moto Edge+ 2022 for $199.99 with a $40. A month Unlimited Plan. Flagship Phone.

[@haroldsmith1943]

I just ordered this phone 2 days a NJgo for $9.99 with a $40.00 plan of everything unlimited including 12 gigs of hotspot data.

[@dylontate9372]

Hey this phone is a good phone men

[@dmp3231966]

Andriod digest which would you pick over 23 vs a14

[@donotneed2250]

I'm currently using my Motorola. My A23 5G received an update and now it gets too hot to press on bare skin. After doing a factory reset it still gets hot but not as hot. I've written the company about it and now I'm just waiting to see if they're going to do anything about it. In the meantime it stays in the box and I'll turn it on now & then to check.

[@AndroidDigest]

Dang, that sucks. Hopefully it gets fixed soon!

[@donotneed2250]

@@AndroidDigest, the temperature rises to 118-120°F. This is my second Samsung and will most likely be my last. My first Android was a Galaxy Lite.

[@Irish780]

What i love about it is it has smart view similar phones dont a14 for example

[@AndroidDigest]

For sure! Great point

[@tarshiaalston857]

I was hoping that this phone had smart view 👍🏼

[@Irish780]

​@@tarshiaalston857sorry I apologise I didn't mean to be mean to you god bless

[@Charliemmafan]

You never even mentioned how big the internal memory is or if the phone has Smart View which I heard it does have but all the other top-of-the-line Samsung devices don't have Smart View anymore sadly since 2020 when they discontinued it because they want everyone buying the Wi-Fi from them and not just phones or tablets or whatever but that's my favorite feature to mirror whatever is on my phone directly to a Samsung TV without having to worry about going through Wi-Fi so I think it's a big deal if a phone still has that when most don't anymore or at least most Samsung devices don't anymore.

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah it's 64GB. And makes sense that you value smart view. A good feature

[@tarshiaalston857]

Thanks for this information. I was hoping it would have Smart view

[@vickyferreira3259]

I just found it on Boost mobile for $59.99, I'm getting it!

[@AndroidDigest]

A great price!

[@Blockbuster370]

I have an iPhone 14 and I’m thinking about giving it up , my phone bill is $133.00 with t mobile , I’m thinking of getting the A23 also through boost 🤔

[@tydionne5558]

About to get this phone tomorrow with boost for free I have an a20 been having it since 2019 and I'm excited I love the aseries

[@AndroidDigest]

Pretty good when you get it for free

[@sabrinamerrick1271]

Thanks!

[@raijinrasetsuii8820]

that lack of a proximity sensor is a major dealbreaker for me. AMOLED screens are a must at this price point.

[@pennypershing5118]

Can you please tell me if you'd recommend the Galaxy A23 5G or the 14A 5G?

[@AndroidDigest]

I did a recent review on the A14 5G. Technically the specs are supposed to be ever so slightly better on the a23. My experience was pretty similar overall. But I had one issue that was a little bit of a deal breaker for me and that was the proximity sensor on the a23. It's a virtual proximity sensor like I mentioned in the video, and that's a really big pet peeve for me personally. If you don't care about that, after all, it does work pretty good in many situations anyway, So if you don't care you're good to go and I would go at the a23. But in my opinion, I had a slightly better experience overall with the A14. I did a comparison video with that and the A53 5G and I also did a full review on the A14. So let me know if you have any questions

[@pennypershing5118]

Thank you. I'll watch your video on the A14. They seem so similar that maybe I'd be better off saving about $100. I've had my current phone for over 4 years, so I want to make sure I'm getting one I'll really like.

[@pennypershing5118]

Now I'm thinking about getting the A53. (I know it doesn't have a headphone jack but I don't need that.) Do you think the A53 is worth a little more money than the A23?

[@oida10000]

Personal for me the lack of an SD-slot is a mayor deal breaker for me if it is not a 1 TB+ Ultra-Model in return and even there it will feel like a downgrade so much that I rather get a mid ranger with SD and save the money, so glad for any phone which has it. I can live very well without a headphone jack now (though it is a nice have) and replacing it with a dangle is easy (there might be even split versions if you have to charge it on the side) for a SD card there is no such elegant replacement. It is a pitty. In my option the 6 was biggest step up and biggest step down simultaneously for the Pixel line up for this reason.

[@AndroidDigest]

I completely get it. Some people just really want to headphone jack and one more storage. Nothing wrong with that

[@donotneed2250]

Mine has a Micro SD Card slot. It also has a bunch of crap I don't have a use for yet they removed the stuff I actually use like the FM Radio and home screen looping. On my previous Samsung the Settings was laid out better than this phone. Finding what I want has been frustrating to the point the phone took flight one night into a desk. It needs a new screen now.

[@joymentor8535]

Useful information thank you!!

[@syedayesha7729]

A23 or A33 5g ...which is better ?in everything? Pls drop your views?!

[@AndroidDigest]

Pretty simple. In most cases if the number is higher it's going to be a better phone. At least with the Galaxy A Line. I'd say the A33 is better in most things.

[@italianozuzu1232]

I got this one and a Motorola stylis 5 g for 300 with the first month pay ... I haven't use this one cuz I'm giving away to a 7 yearly old but I like the Motorola .

[@antworker3634]

got it for 80$ open box. mind you sd695 5g is pretty decent in most scenarios. loving it.

[@AndroidDigest]

That's a crazy good deal

[@notagunchannel]

Would you recommend this for someone who doesn’t game at all and just does basic stuff?

[@AndroidDigest]

Oh for sure. The A25 is the updated version. But the A23 is fine for the basics

[@notagunchannel]

@@AndroidDigest just fyi thanks for the reply I ended up going with the Moto G Stylus 2024. I've been using iPhone all my life and switching to this phone has been an amazing experience for a basic user like myself. I love having a phone jack and external storage capability.

[@AndroidDigest]

Interesting! Crazy coming from iPhone too. Most iPhones are higher end so surprised you went to a mid-range android and loved it. Either way, hey, I'm glad you're enjoying it!

[@carstuff4u942]

9.99 on Boost now.....

[@AndroidDigest]

A really good deal for sure

[@Enchanted931]

I just got this phone for 10$ off boost mobiles website for new customers limited time only such a steal!

[@AndroidDigest]

A great deal

[@aittor14]

Do you know if there is going to be a galaxy a24 5g in the next months?

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes, I think it will probably launch within a month or so. However, it may launch in different areas at different times. Obviously some countries get first dibs sometimes

[@chillspot6886]

Good review. This man keeps shit real. Got this phone for free. It's awesome

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks man! Gotta keep it real. For free, that's a great deal, can't beat that

[@jynxtruk9850]

$10 with free shipping with a boost mobile upgrade

[@account-now-closed]

Does this phone have an FM radio?

[@chillspot6886]

Grab this phone, then take a sweet vacation with all the money you saved by not buying iPhone 14 or galaxy s22 phones loaded with bullshit nobody needs

[@Blockbuster370]

I got an iPhone 14 and I’m thinking about giving it up for this A23 Samsung . My phone bill is $133.00 a month F-that !!!!

[@garyrhode3755]

Would the Samsung A53 5g be a tad better over all for basic use? over the A23

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes, I'd say so. It should be better overall, in a lot of ways.

[@kankantona9070]

Sd695 could be better than A33's exynos 1280 in efficiency. But A33 the better value to me

[@AndroidDigest]

That's fair

[@tarshiaalston857]

I just need a decent phone with smart view....is smart view on this phone?

[@AndroidDigest]

Sorry, that's one thing I don't use, not sure if it's supported or not.

[@teresasloat3192]

Yes

[@kjwalker6672]

Just sent one back. Everything worked ok but bluetooth. It could not locate my bp devices so no way to pair. Bummer cause I liked the phone.

[@AndroidDigest]

Maybe try the A14 5G. It's almost the same anyway. Better in some ways. I really enjoyed it! And only $200

[@wayweh]

Good review

[@jaat6969]

How to install TWRP in this phone🤔

[@MelissaSwan-c4y]

I'm buying one next Friday so I need to know if good phone

[@sabrinamerrick1271]

I really wish Cricket carried Pixel phones. For what it is this Galaxy A23 5G could be a good choice for a landline replacement. Or a great starter phone for a teen

[@AndroidDigest]

For sure, especially if you find it at a good price. Luckily you can still buy an unlocked pixel and use it on cricket, you just can't get it free or anything like that

[@donotneed2250]

I bought my last two phones outright. My LG off of Amazon and my Motorola from Motorola. The Moto was actually on sale $100 off retail.

[@mariavirgo1647]

What do you think about One plus N20 Nord$$

[@AndroidDigest]

It's a decent phone. It won't get a ton of update support. But it's a decent bang for your buck

[@mariavirgo1647]

@@AndroidDigest thank you for your quick response I really appreciate it 😁😁

[@MrTunney3]

Awesome review

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks so much!

[@n1ki.thacat]

Does it have a good camera quality on night or dark places ???

[@AndroidDigest]

That's a tough question to answer. I guess it really depends on your expectations. I think it does about as good as most other phones for its price point. Maybe even a little better than other phones at its price. But it won't be as good as the Google pixel 6A which you could get for $300. And obviously it won't be as good as a lot of the other flagships out there. So I really just depends on your expectations

[@LavondaStclair-cc3ey]

What is the storage

[@AndroidDigest]

64GB in the base model.

[@chillspot6886]

Fortnite lags like a mofo on this phone. So I have a question, if I get 256gb SD card And move everything there. Will that fix lag? Thx

[@AndroidDigest]

Probably not. In fact SD storage is slower than traditional phone storage. If your storage is full it's possible that is slowing down your phone. But you are better off going into the settings and turning the graphics down and the frame rate up

[@chillspot6886]

@@AndroidDigest where do I go to do that? What settings?

[@nihadabdulhameed7365]

Any heating issues

[@AndroidDigest]

Not really, haven't experienced any

[@israelrodriguez4718]

I just got one for $150 and its perfect for me

[@AndroidDigest]

A great price too

[@M_harch]

Great screen but mine is laggy and the ram keeps filling up and having to clear the ram.

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah the performance isn't terrific. Pretty expected for the price but it's not the best out there. With Black Friday here the pixel 6A may be a better buy at least for your needs

[@M_harch]

@@AndroidDigest it's really odd bc I have the a32 5G as well and runs better. I've noticed the ram keeps filling up quicker on the a23 5g. I got it expecting it run better than the a32 but it isn't. Unfortunately I cannot use phones with pwm otherwise I'd definitely get a pixel

[@truckman7123]

What size is ur ram?

[@M_harch]

@@truckman7123 4 gigabytes

[@anthonyfalacejjr5428]

Gives a very good review

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks!

[@ericv79flh]

Perfect phone for the kids

[@Jakeakatheone]

$150. I'm happy with it

[@AndroidDigest]

Really good for that price

[@chillspot6886]

It's not recognizing my sd card. What the flip?

[@AndroidDigest]

Restart, take in and out. If those obvious things don't work, try the sd card in another device. If it works in another device there could be a defect. Also this device will have a limit, maybe 1 tb of sd card storage, so be aware of that too

[@moenielsen3218]

Just got one for my mother, about 90 euro, that's about 100$.

[@AndroidDigest]

Great deal

[@chrisbiafrason]

My own has 3G network Why??

[@AndroidDigest]

Honestly, if you're only getting 3G on yours, it could be for a lot of reasons. Most of them would have to do with your network. Maybe your specific carrier won't support this phone. Honestly, I have no idea. It is possible it's a defective phone, but it could also have something to do with your SIM card or your carrier

[@chrisbiafrason]

@@AndroidDigest This is what it has LTE/3G/2G (auto connect) 3G/2G (auto connect) 3G only 2G only Then, this LTE................. is it the one they use as 4G??

[@ORGANIZATIONXIII1000]

look like yeat

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeet

[@CactuarKnight]

LOL comparing this phone to a PIXEL 7 PRO???? I mean that's what you have written in your youtube seeking tags?

[@AndroidDigest]

A little confused. When did I do that? I compared it often to the Pixel 6a. I'm not sure what you mean "written in your youtube seeking tags".

[@sherrybandy322]

I got mine for $99 on the Boost site. In store it's $299.