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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

Reported SAR values from FCC filings, how they compare, and the full specifications.

Display6.6 inches

ChipsetQualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)

FCC IDA3LSMA236U

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FCC ID A3LSMA236U · released 2022-07-21.

SAR overview

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue · FCC limit 1.6 W/kg

Head SAR · cellular only0.68 W/kg42% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · cellular only0.57 W/kg36% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · cellular only1.17 W/kg73% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Head SAR · simultaneous1.59 W/kg99% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Body SAR · simultaneous1.42 W/kg89% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

Hotspot SAR · simultaneous1.57 W/kg98% of the US 1.6 W/kg limit

0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kg

Colors show reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers.

EU values and source

Head (EU, 10 g, 2 W/kg limit)	1.49 W/kg
Body (EU, 10 g)	1.25 W/kg
FCC ID	A3LSMA236U
Source	RF Safe original phone profile

SAR comparison chart

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G SAR chart: cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values — RF Safe source chart. Open it for the full-size version.

Head and body views

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G head SAR visual — Head SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G body SAR visual — Body SAR view, as illustrated by RF Safe.

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Full specifications

General

Phone	Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Announced	August 5, 2022
Status	Available. Released 2022, September 02
Model Names	SM-A236U, SM-A236U1, SM-A236B, SM-A236B/DS, SM-A236B/DSN, SM-A236E

Display

Type	PLS LCD, 120Hz
Size	6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~82.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Features	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display Test	Contrast ratio: 1241:1

Camera

Main Camera	Quad Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, 123 (ultrawide), 1/5", 1.12m 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera	Single Camera: 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) - USA 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) - International
Selfie Camera Video	1080p@30fps

Battery

Type	Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Battery Test	Endurance rating 130h
Charging	25W wired

Hardware

Operating System	Android 12, One UI 4.1
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
Performance	AnTuTu: 273554 (v9) GeekBench: 1632 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Internal Storage	64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Card Slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (USA only)

Connectivity

Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE
USB	USB Type-C 2.0
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes
Radio	FM radio

Sound

Loudspeaker	Yes
3.5mm Jack	Yes
Loudspeaker Test	-27.6 LUFS (Good)

Design

Type	Bar
Dimensions	165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight	197 g (6.95 oz)
Colors	Black, White, Peach, Blue
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back

Network

Speed	HSPA, LTE-A, 5G
SIM	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM only)
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G Network	1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International