Samsung A23 5G Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR3726
Price of Samsung A23 5G in South Africa as of Oct 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: Samsung
Display: 6.6" PLS LCD, 120Hz
Chipset: Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Camera: Quad: 50 MP (wide), 5 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro), Auxiliary lens
Battery: 5,000 mAh / 25W
Memory: 4 GB RAM / 64 GB storage
Should you buy the Samsung A23 5G?
Reasons to Buy
- 5,000 mAh battery capacity
- 6.6" PLS LCD, 120Hz display for media and everyday use
- Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) platform for daily performance
Reasons to Avoid
- Real-world camera, gaming, and battery results may differ from specs-only analysis.
Detailed Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2022-08-05 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2022-09-02 |
| Device type | Phone |
| Model number | SM-A236U, SM-A236U1, SM-A236B, SM-A236B/DS, SM-A236B/DSN, SM-A236E, SM-S236DL |
Body
| Dimensions | 165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | PLS LCD, 120Hz |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Platform
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 64 GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Camera
| Rear camera | Quad: 50 MP (wide), 5 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro), Auxiliary lens |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP |
| Rear features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Selfie camera | Single: 8 MP (wide) |
| Selfie camera MP | 8 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 25W |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | 1 |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Radio | FM radio (market/region dependent) |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (USA only) |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | side-mounted |
| Audio | Loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack |
| Colors | Black, White, Peach, Blue |
| SAR | 0.68 W/kg (head) 0.57 W/kg (body) |
Specifications last checked Jun 18, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Samsung A23 5G was officially 2022-09-02.
The starting retail price for the Samsung A23 5G in South Africa is currently za ZAR3726.
It features a 6.6" PLS LCD, 120Hz display with 1080 x 2408 pixels resolution.
The verified rear camera specification is Quad: 50 MP (wide), 5 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro), Auxiliary lens, with video recording listed as 1080p@30fps.
The device lists a 5,000 mAh Li-Po battery, with 25W wired charging.
