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General

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Series

Galaxy A2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A236BZKUEUBRead 5 October 2026

Galaxy A3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SM-A236B/DSN2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A236BZKUEUBRead 5 October 2026Exact UK SKU and covered native EU manual identifier SM-A236B/DSN.

SM-A536B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A536BZKNEUBRead 5 October 2026Native EU English guide explicitly SM-A536B/DS. Other listed E regional models excluded.

GTIN / EAN

880609453408514Retailer pageelgiganten.dk/product/mobil-tablet-smartwatch/mobiltelefon/samsung-galaxy-a23-5g-smartphone-464-gb-sort/509311Read 7 October 2026Exact model description SM-A236BZKUEUB, black 4 GB/64 GB, EAN-kode 8806094534085. This identifier is for the black reference SKU only, not white or blue.17Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094534085_f_0Read 7 October 2026Original Samsung France product sheet, provisional availability date not used. Logistics table explicitly SM-A236BZKUEUB, black 64 GB, EAN 8806094534085. Hardware page separately states 4 GB RAM/64 GB, matching selected reference.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 August 20228Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a23_5g-11736.phpRead 7 October 2026Launch row Announced 2022, August 05. This is global introduction. Samsung UK regional announcement is September 1 and UK retail availability September 16. Existing European release month retained. PhoneArena independently lists Aug 05.

17 March 20223Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Samsung Galaxy A54 5G22Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A54-5G-review-A-powerful-mid-range-smartphone-with-many-upgrades.710600.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Galaxy A54 5G the direct successor to the Galaxy A53 5G.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

GB, EU2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A236BZKUEUBRead 5 October 2026UK/EU reference hardware and RAM/storage only. Other regional configurations excluded.

GB, EU2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A536BZKNEUBRead 5 October 2026Exact original UK/EU 6 GB/128GB configuration. Regional radios, memory tiers and bundles not transferred.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Light Blue3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-welcomes-two-new-additions-to-the-a-series-the-a04s-and-the-a23-5gRead 5 October 2026

Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Peach3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bar1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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5years3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Up to five security years. Four OS generations not converted into years. Starting basis unstated in this release, separate end date preserved.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

30 September 20261Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact SKU current legal-information published end date, not calculated from a support-year promise.

31 March 20271Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact SKU legalInfo states 31 March 2027, a published end date rather than derived duration.

Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

165.4mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

159.6mm3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

76.9mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

74.8mm3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

8.4mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

8.1mm3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

197g(6.9 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

189g(6.7 oz)3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

Frame

Plastic10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a23_5g-review-2504p2.phpRead 7 October 2026Design section explicitly plastic frame. Physical published model construction, not a borrowed measurement.

Plastic12Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p2.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact regular global/EU design chapter explicitly plastic frame, independently corroborated by matching 6 GB/128 GB Tweakers and Notebookcheck review.

Front

Corning Gorilla Glass 55Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A23-5G-smartphone-review-Powerful-mid-range-phone-with-OIS-camera.660572.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Case section: screen protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Exact European 4 GB/64 GB review. GSMArena design review independently confirms the flat Gorilla Glass 5 front.10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a23_5g-review-2504p2.phpRead 7 October 2026Design section explicitly flat Gorilla Glass 5 sheet. Exact European review independently corroborates.17Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094534085_f_0Read 7 October 2026Exact SM-A236B maker sheet explicitly Gorilla Glass 5, matching native European review. Its unqualified HDR label is not a supported video-format claim.

Corning Gorilla Glass 53Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Maker names Gorilla Glass 5. Exact review separately scopes glass to front.6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact case section explicitly front protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Plastic10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a23_5g-review-2504p2.phpRead 7 October 2026Design section explicitly plastic back with a matte finish. No regional back-material exception stated.

Plastic12Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p2.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact design review explicitly plastic back, corroborated by Tweakers explicit plastic rear. No glass inferred from glossy finish.21Reviewtweakers.net/reviews/10124/samsung-galaxy-a53-en-a33-complete-middenklassers-met-te-hoge-prijs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Actual Dutch review explicitly says plastic rear on all A models under test, with matte finish. Supports A53 plastic rear directly rather than GSMArena qualified materials observation. Original global/EU standard body.

Dust and water rating

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IP673Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

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1m3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026IP67 test submersion 1 m freshwater 30 min, no beach/pool/soapy water guarantee.

Water resistance time

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30min3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Same exact freshwater laboratory condition.

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Two physical nano-SIM positions. No active eSIM maximum inferred from the physical SIM table.

Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Two physical nano-SIM positions, second shared with microSD. No active eSIM maximum guessed from missing listing.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.6in(16.8 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

6.5in(16.5 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Resolution

1080 × 2408px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

1080 × 2400px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

399.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

404.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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20:916Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-11268.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact original A53 display table explicitly 20:9. Nominal ratio is published, not stored from calculation.

Display type

LCD (other)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Display type (as published)

PLS LCD1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Super AMOLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

120Hz3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

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Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

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800nits9Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026Exact EU SM-A536BZKNEUB 6 GB/128 GB page claims outdoor visibility up to 800 nits. Footnote requires adaptive brightness enabled and ambient sensor detecting more than 20000 lux. Ambient-light angle can affect activation. Full-white/window and sustained duration unspecified. Not manual typical brightness.

Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

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PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

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Yes7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact AOD subsection printed page 103.

Front camera cutout

Notch3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-welcomes-two-new-additions-to-the-a-series-the-a04s-and-the-a23-5gRead 5 October 2026

Punch hole7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 123Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-welcomes-two-new-additions-to-the-a-series-the-a04s-and-the-a23-5gRead 5 October 2026Own product OS table Android 12 and One UI 4.1.

Android 123Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

Software

One UI 4.13Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-welcomes-two-new-additions-to-the-a-series-the-a04s-and-the-a23-5gRead 5 October 2026

One UI 4.13Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

Android 1412Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-A236B/024916220916/eng.htmlRead 7 October 2026Official Samsung EUX update history for Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236B, linked from /SM-A236B/EUX/doc.html English selector. Most recent release 2026-09-24 build A236BXXSHEZI1 explicitly Android version U (Android 14), patch 2026-09-05. Stable released update. Not a downloadable-manual inference.

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Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-welcomes-two-new-additions-to-the-a-series-the-a04s-and-the-a23-5gRead 5 October 2026

Exynos 12804Press releasenews.samsung.com/in/samsung-launches-galaxy-a53-5g-with-64mp-ois-camera-and-5nm-processor-announces-exciting-pre-book-offersRead 5 October 2026Maker exact A53 platform explicitly Exynos 1280, matching European review and UK processor family. Indian radio/bundle/color facts excluded.

Process

6nm11Maker product pagequalcomm.com/smartphones/products/6-series/snapdragon-695-5g-mobile-platformRead 7 October 2026Official Snapdragon 695 product features state power-efficient 6 nm process. Exact handset chipset identified by Samsung UK maker announcement. Chip charging/radio capabilities do not prove handset implementation.

5nm4Press releasenews.samsung.com/in/samsung-launches-galaxy-a53-5g-with-64mp-ois-camera-and-5nm-processor-announces-exciting-pre-book-offersRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly 5 nm Exynos 1280 in handset, not guessed from maximum platform features.

CPU cores

81Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

81Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

ASamsung Galaxy A23 5G

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BSamsung Galaxy A53 5G

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A78	2.4
6	Cortex-A55	2

Source13Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p4.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact installed Exynos 1280 paragraph states two Cortex-A78 up to 2.4 GHz and six Cortex-A55 up to 2.0 GHz. Sum 8 matches maker. Maker exact EU table independently gives 2.4 GHz/2 GHz. Qualcomm Kryo configuration excluded.

Max CPU clock

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2.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Adreno 6195Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A23-5G-smartphone-review-Powerful-mid-range-phone-with-OIS-camera.660572.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Mali-G68 MP45Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact installed European 6 GB/128 GB Exynos hardware, not chipset capability inheritance.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

4GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

6GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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LPDDR4X14Reviewsuomimobiili.fi/testissa-samsung-galaxy-a53-5gRead 7 October 2026Exact Finland review explicitly tested 6 GB/128 GB and installed LPDDR4X RAM. Independently corroborated by matching Tweakers 6 GB/128 GB table. Chipset-supported memory list not used.21Reviewtweakers.net/reviews/10124/samsung-galaxy-a53-en-a33-complete-middenklassers-met-te-hoge-prijs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact text says 128 GB variants have 6 GB LPDDR4X memory, separate from 256 GB models with 8 GB. Matches represented 6 GB/128 GB configuration and independently corroborates Finland review.

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

64GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

128GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

UFS 2.25Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A23-5G-smartphone-review-Powerful-mid-range-phone-with-OIS-camera.660572.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Installed 64 GB UFS 2.2 in exact European 4/64 test reference. RAM interface unspecified and omitted.

UFS 2.15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual installed 128 GB UFS 2.1 in matching European 6 GB/128 GB reference. Other tiers excluded.

Memory card

microSD (own slot)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact SIM slot type SIM 1 + SIM 2 + MicroSD.

microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Max card size

1TB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact maker up-to-1-TB expansion claim expressed as 1000 decimal GB. Source does not state 1024 GB.

1TB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

ASamsung Galaxy A23 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	OIS	Field of view
Main	50	1.8	PDAF	Yes	Not available
Ultrawide	5	2.2	Not available	Not available	123°
Macro	2	2.4	Not available	Not available	Not available
Depth	2	2.4	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A23-5G-smartphone-review-Powerful-mid-range-phone-with-OIS-camera.660572.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Own primary camera row explicitly main phase-comparison autofocus and OIS, plus ultrawide/macro/depth roles. Apertures agree exact UK API.17Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094534085_f_0Read 7 October 2026Exact 4 GB/64 GB manufacturer sheet Photo primary ultrawide row explicitly 5 MP, f/2.2, 123-degree opening angle. Only newly proved field_of_view_deg enriched. No sensor model/pixel/format inferred.

BSamsung Galaxy A53 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	64	1.8	1/1.7X inch	0.8	PDAF	Yes
Ultrawide	12	2.2	Not available	1.12	Fixed	Not available
Macro	5	2.4	Not available	Not available	Fixed	Not available
Depth	5	2.4	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Exact A53 physical camera table, separate from A33 and A13 columns. Main 64 MP OIS explicitly named.6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Main camera row explicitly phase-comparison AF, which is PDAF. Other lens autofocus types unstated.17Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p5.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact lens paragraph native main pitch 0.8 µm and approximate 1/1.7X inch format, ultrawide native 1.12 µm fixed focus and macro fixed focus. Main can use GW1 or IMX682, selfie can use GD2 or IMX616, actual installed sensor unknown. No particular sensor model stored. Guessed ultrawide S5K3L6 excluded. Existing maker apertures retained.

Number of rear cameras

4=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

4=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

64MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

10×1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

10×1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Flash

Rear flash1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Rear flash1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Camera features

Panorama, Auto HDR, Portrait, Pro, Food, Night, Macro, Scene optimiser6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230310154325983/SM-A236_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220819.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-A236B/DSN native EU manual: printed page 44 Portrait, 45 Pro, 46 Panorama/Food/Night/Macro, 48 Auto HDR and Scene optimiser. Photo capabilities, not HDR video formats. Night/Pro primary-camera scope separately corroborated by exact model camera review. No unlisted AI or video mode inferred.7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230310154325983/SM-A236_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220819.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-A236B/DSN native EU manual: printed page 44 Portrait, 45 Pro, 46 Panorama/Food/Night/Macro, 48 Auto HDR and Scene optimiser. Photo capabilities, not HDR video formats. Night/Pro primary-camera scope separately corroborated by exact model camera review. No unlisted AI or video mode inferred.14Retailer pageelgiganten.dk/product/mobil-tablet-smartwatch/mobiltelefon/samsung-galaxy-a23-5g-smartphone-464-gb-sort/509311Read 7 October 2026Exact SM-A236BZKUEUB main rear camera features row lists Panorama and HDR. Native guide establishes the HDR feature as Auto HDR for pictures, not recorded HDR video.16Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a23_5g-review-2504p5.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact camera review explicitly Night and Pro modes on primary, portraits assisted by depth camera, and macro close-focus mode. Original native guide establishes additional Food/Panorama/Auto HDR/Scene optimiser. Sensor supplier Samsung JN1 conflicts with exact European Notebookcheck Hynix, so sensor model/format/pitch not transferred.17Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806094534085_f_0Read 7 October 2026Exact maker sheet explicitly Scene optimiser plus Night/Panorama/Food/Portrait shooting modes. Native EU manual supplies additional Pro/Macro/Auto HDR. Draft August availability not used as retail date.

Single Take, Food, AR Doodle7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original March 2022 manual explicitly covers SM-A536B/DS. Single Take section gives capture instructions, Food section gives rear-camera food mode, AR Doodle explicitly supports rear-camera drawing and video. Independently confirmed by exact GSMArena camera UI prose. Original Android 12/One UI 4.1 feature scope, no promise for every later firmware.10Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original March 2022 manual explicitly covers SM-A536B/DS. Single Take section gives capture instructions, Food section gives rear-camera food mode, AR Doodle explicitly supports rear-camera drawing and video. Independently confirmed by exact GSMArena camera UI prose. Original Android 12/One UI 4.1 feature scope, no promise for every later firmware.17Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p5.phpRead 7 October 2026Camera UI explicitly says Single Take, Food Mode and AR Doodle are present on this A53. Exact original maker SM-A536B/DS manual independently gives instructions. Original launch software feature list.

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

ASamsung Galaxy A23 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30
1280	720	120

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker-published rear recording maximum and advertised slow-motion mode. Slow-motion sensor-native versus interpolated capture and individual lens scope are unstated. Standalone captured slow-motion maximum omitted. Playback rates are not recording rates.

BSamsung Galaxy A53 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	60
1280	720	240

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker-published UHD 4K30 recording and advertised HD240 slow-motion mode. Native versus interpolated slow capture unstated, separate captured-rate maximum omitted. Playback rates are separate.6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact own camera paragraph explicitly Full HD up to 60 fps and 4K30. Front max video mode not inferred from rear.

Max video resolution

1920 × 1080px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230310154325983/SM-A236_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220819.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 48 explicitly HEVC video recording. Slow motion cannot use HEVC.

HEVC, H.2647Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera printed page 54 explicitly HEVC recording, slow/super-slow motion cannot record HEVC. No playback-container inference.18Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p5.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact tested 6 GB/128 GB launch firmware video paragraph records h.264 AVC video. Its assertion no HEVC option conflicts with original exact maker manual HEVC setting. Maker HEVC retained, H.264 recording added independently. Availability may differ by firmware, no maker override.

Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS16Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a23_5g-review-2504p5.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact Galaxy A23 5G camera review, Video recording section explicitly optical stabilization on main and optional electronic stabilization on main/ultrawide at 1080p30. EIS has no live preview, applied in saved output. No gyro-assisted mechanism or other lens/resolution support inferred. This is published shared video feature support, not borrowed numeric lab results.

OIS, EIS7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera printed 54 explicitly anti-shake video stabilization. Exact main-lens OIS separate in launch table. Gyro subtype omitted.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

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Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

ASamsung Galaxy A23 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	8	2.2	Fixed	No

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact front resolution and aperture. Autofocus No establishes fixed focus where stated. OIS stored only when this front-camera row explicitly states it.

BSamsung Galaxy A53 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	32	2.2	1/2.8 inch	0.8	Fixed	No

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact front table 32 MP f/2.2, autofocus No and OIS No. Fixed focus and OIS false directly stated.17Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p5.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact selfie paragraph 1/2.8 inch native 0.8 µm fixed focus. Possible supplier sensor alternatives not stored. Focal 26/32 mm sources vary and omitted.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

ASamsung Galaxy A23 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30

Source5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A23-5G-smartphone-review-Powerful-mid-range-phone-with-OIS-camera.660572.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Own front camera row expressly 1080p30. FHD60 playback excluded.

BSamsung Galaxy A53 5G

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Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact maker Earjack row states 3.5mm Stereo, proving the physical 3.5 mm audio socket.

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact Earjack USB Type-C, no 3.5 mm socket.

Audio features

Dolby Atmos7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230310154325983/SM-A236_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220819.pdfRead 7 October 2026Dolby Atmos section printed page 83.

Dolby Atmos7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dolby Atmos printed page 97.

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

27Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230310154325983/SM-A236_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220819.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete own-model device layout printed 4-5 shows top and bottom microphones. No antenna or speaker counted.

27Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete printed device layout pages 4-5 shows top and bottom microphones.

Network

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Network

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026GSM, LTE and 5G explicit. The WCDMA/UMTS band list establishes UMTS. HSPA is not inferred.

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Exact A53 source expressly names LTE and 5G. HSPA is not inferred.9Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026The exact SKU 2G and 3G band tables list GSM and WCDMA, so GSM and UMTS are stored. HSPA is not inferred.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19009Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-A536BZKNEUB GSM850/GSM900/DCS1800/PCS1900 table. No US model union.

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer band identifiers with printed frequency/AWS qualifiers, not individual channel frequencies.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B89Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU UMTS band notation. WCDMA is not renamed HSPA without express source.

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer band identifiers with printed frequency/AWS qualifiers.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B20, B26, B28, B32, B66, B38, B40, B419Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU FDD list followed by TDD B38/B40/B41. Region and physical configuration match existing UK/EU reference.

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

N1(2100), N3(1800), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer Sub6 band identifiers with printed frequency/AWS qualifiers. No mmWave absence inferred.

n1, n3, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n789Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU 5G FDD Sub6 and TDD Sub6 table, normalized N to n. No US mmWave model bands borrowed.

5G modes

SA, NSA8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a23_5g-11736.phpRead 7 October 20265G band row International: SA/NSA/Sub6, with the same 11 named international bands as the exact Samsung UK maker API. US mmWave band row is excluded.

SA, NSA12Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p2.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact connectivity paragraph explicitly all non-US-mmWave units support SA and NSA Sub-6. Exact EU maker band table matches Sub6 scope. US mmWave hardware is excluded.

5G mmWave

No5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A23-5G-smartphone-review-Powerful-mid-range-phone-with-OIS-camera.660572.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Communications section says 5G is supported, but only in the sub-6 range. Exact European review unit and stored bands. US mmWave configuration is excluded.

No14Reviewsuomimobiili.fi/testissa-samsung-galaxy-a53-5gRead 7 October 2026Exact Finnish European review explicitly only Sub-6 and no mmWave, matching exact EU SM-A536B FDD/TDD Sub6 table. Verizon version has different hardware.

Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

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Wi-Fi calling

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Yes19Retailer pagedeviceguides.ee.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-a53-5g-android-12-0/specificationsRead 7 October 2026EE UK exact device Network table explicitly Wi-Fi calling Yes under Android 12. Carrier and plan dependence retained. Not a promise for every EU carrier.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact ac 2.4/5 GHz device table.

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.11Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

5.11Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

Samsung Scalable Codec5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A23-5G-smartphone-review-Powerful-mid-range-phone-with-OIS-camera.660572.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Speakers section explicitly Samsung in-house Scalable Codec. No other codecs are inferred. Source says aptX codecs lacking.

SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, Samsung Scalable Codec15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Speakers paragraph expressly lists supported SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC and Samsung Scalable Codec, with no aptX HD or Adaptive. Launch Android 12/One UI 4.1 build scope. File playback codecs are not wireless codec evidence.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Positioning

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS9Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU Localizacion table GPS/Glonass/Beidou/Galileo/QZSS. Constellations do not establish dual-frequency GNSS.

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB 2.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

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No12Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p2.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact USB paragraph explicitly no video out and no wired screen mirroring. Maker MHL No alone would not prove all wired-video protocols.

IR blaster

No9Spec databasegsmarena.com/compare.php3Read 7 October 2026Own Samsung Galaxy A23 5G column explicitly Infrared port No. Adjacent A23 4G column is not used.

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FM radio

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No12Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p2.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact connectivity paragraph explicitly no onboard FM receiver. Streaming radio applications are separate.

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Side button6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230310154325983/SM-A236_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220819.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 4 explicitly side key fingerprint recognition sensor.

Optical, under-display12Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406p2.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact Controls paragraph explicitly under-display optical unit, separate from ultrasonic premium models.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

2D5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A23-5G-smartphone-review-Powerful-mid-range-phone-with-OIS-camera.660572.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input Devices section states software facial recognition analyzes images from the front-facing camera, explicitly different from hardware infrared. Two-dimensional camera unlock. Original native EU manual face-recognition chapter corroborates availability.7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230310154325983/SM-A236_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220819.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed pages 89-90 face-recognition instructions. Exact native EU guide cover names SM-A236B/DSN. Notebookcheck identifies it as front-camera software recognition.

2D19Retailer pagedeviceguides.ee.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-a53-5g-android-12-0/specificationsRead 7 October 2026UK carrier EE exact named device Security table explicitly 2D face recognition. Finland review corroborates front-camera-based recognition. Carrier page has unrelated A33-like body/chip typos, those values excluded. Exact maker manual confirms face recognition but does not itself classify 2D/3D.

Sensors

Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing, Virtual Proximity Sensing1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Accelerometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, RGB light sensor, Virtual proximity sensor9Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU Sensores table. Virtual proximity remains explicitly virtual, not a counted physical proximity sensor. RGB light and Hall named directly.

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

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Haptic motor

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Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

4,860mAh3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-welcomes-two-new-additions-to-the-a-series-the-a04s-and-the-a23-5gRead 5 October 2026Own table rated minimum 4860 mAh.

4,860mAh3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Exact table footnote states rated minimum 4860 mAh, separate from typical 5000 mAh.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

5,000mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

5,000mAh3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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Battery type

Li-Po5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A23-5G-smartphone-review-Powerful-mid-range-phone-with-OIS-camera.660572.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Li-Po5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

ASamsung Galaxy A23 5G

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	24
Audio playback	157
Talk time	44

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Up-to video and audio playback without a wireless qualifier, plus 4G LTE talk time.

BSamsung Galaxy A53 5G

Use case	Hours (h)
Web browsing	18
Video playback	18
Audio playback	60
Talk time	42

Source9Maker product pagesamsung.com/es/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a53-5g-awesome-black-128gb-sm-a536bzkneubRead 7 October 2026Exact EU 6 GB/128 GB 5000 mAh page publishes up-to Wi-Fi internet 18 h, wireless video playback 18 h, wireless audio playback 60 h and 4G LTE talk 42 h. Also up-to LTE browsing 16 h, noted separately instead of duplicate web row. Detailed brightness/volume/network test conditions are not published here. Not measured active-use endurance.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

25W3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-welcomes-two-new-additions-to-the-a-series-the-a04s-and-the-a23-5gRead 5 October 2026Own A23 device charging row is 25 W, corroborated by exact review. Unqualified 15 W footnote and wrong AMOLED prose excluded.

25W3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Handset explicitly 25 W Super Fast Charging, separate adapter sold separately.

Wired charging standards

Adaptive Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A23-5G-smartphone-review-Powerful-mid-range-phone-with-OIS-camera.660572.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review specifications state USB-C Power Delivery (PD). Native guide separately requires a charger supporting Adaptive fast charging. No PD version, PPS or Quick Charge version is inferred.7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230310154325983/SM-A236_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220819.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 8 Fast charging section explicitly Adaptive fast charging. Review exact device table also names Power Delivery. No generic charger specification is imported.

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Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

No14Retailer pageelgiganten.dk/product/mobil-tablet-smartwatch/mobiltelefon/samsung-galaxy-a23-5g-smartphone-464-gb-sort/509311Read 7 October 2026Capacity/power table explicitly Trådløs opladning Nej, meaning wireless charging No. Exact EUB 4 GB/64 GB model. Independent Android Authority device review agrees.

No14Reviewsuomimobiili.fi/testissa-samsung-galaxy-a53-5gRead 7 October 2026Exact Finland charging paragraph explicitly wired USB-C is only charging method and no wireless charging. Maker US family support agrees but no US measurements transferred.

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Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

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Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

Yes7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230310154325983/SM-A236_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220819.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 8 Charging other devices: Use the USB cable to charge another mobile device with your device’s battery. Native SM-A236B/DSN guide. No output wattage guessed.

Yes10Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-A536B/DS EU manual Charging other devices, printed page 8: use USB cable to charge another mobile device with this device battery. USB connector may be needed. No output wattage inferred.

Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A23-5G-smartphone-review-Powerful-mid-range-phone-with-OIS-camera.660572.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact European 4/64 review Accessories & Warranty says does not come with a charger. USB cable and SIM tool are separate from mains adapter.

No3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-a53-5g-and-galaxy-a33-5g-awesome-mobile-experiences-open-to-everyoneRead 5 October 2026Maker sustainability paragraph explicitly removes charger plug from A series package.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

680points5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A23-5G-smartphone-review-Powerful-mid-range-phone-with-OIS-camera.660572.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core own row 680 points. Exact European Snapdragon 695, 4 GB/64 GB test unit, Android 12. Source does not name a phone power mode or firmware build. These are not labelled Default.

740points15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact European 6 GB/128 GB review Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core 740 points. Android 12/One UI 4.1 May 2022 patch. Firmware build and benchmark power mode are unstated, no Default label assumed.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

1,997points5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A23-5G-smartphone-review-Powerful-mid-range-phone-with-OIS-camera.660572.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core own row 1997 points. Exact European 4 GB/64 GB, Android 12. Power mode and firmware build not named. Separate older GSMArena Geekbench 5.1 version is not mixed.

1,878points15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same exact configuration Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core 1878 points. Android 12/One UI 4.1 May 2022 patch, firmware build/mode unstated.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

355points5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A23-5G-smartphone-review-Powerful-mid-range-phone-with-OIS-camera.660572.0.htmlRead 7 October 20263DMark / Wild Life Extreme own ordinary score 355 points, distinct from Extreme Unlimited 351 and stress-test stability 98.6%. Exact European 4 GB/64 GB Android 12 unit. 3DMark app version, power mode, firmware and run order unreported.

636points15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same exact configuration standalone 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 636 points. Unlimited 621, ordinary Wild Life 2293 and stress stability 97.8% are distinct and excluded. App minor version/single-run mode unstated. Android 12/One UI 4.1 May 2022 patch.

AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

344,344points5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A23-5G-smartphone-review-Powerful-mid-range-phone-with-OIS-camera.660572.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact European 4 GB/64 GB Snapdragon 695 review unit, Android 12 with One UI 4.1. Actual Antutu v9 total device row 344344 points. Minor app version, power mode, firmware build and run settings unstated. Different GSMArena 318821 run has unproved storage/model, excluded. No cross-version or cross-OS comparison assumed.

409,976points15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same exact European 6 GB/128 GB review Antutu v9 Total Score 409976 points. Android 12/One UI 4.1 May 2022 patch. Minor app version/build/mode unstated. Not Antutu v8 or component score.

Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

447nits5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A23-5G-smartphone-review-Powerful-mid-range-phone-with-OIS-camera.660572.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Display distribution table center on battery 447 cd/m2 at maximum brightness, measured with X-Rite i1Pro 2. Exact European 4 GB/64 GB unit. SDR PLS LCD. Manual/auto setting and test-window size are unstated. This is the center sample, not nine-point average 428.4 or brightest location 457. GSMArena publishes separate manual white result 429 and auto 508 with different mode/method, not substituted for this battery-center sample.

729.6nits5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026X-Rite i1Pro 2 nine-position maximum-brightness average 729.6 nits, full-screen white. Brightness sensor enabled. Exact European 6 GB/128 GB. Android 12/One UI 4.1, May 2022 patch, precise firmware build unstated. Single-position max 766 and prose 761 are separate.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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250Hz5Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A53-5G-smartphone-review-Galaxy-phone-with-bright-AMOLED-display.623773.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display prose/table explicitly 250 Hz PWM worst case. Exact brightness level/build unstated, European 6 GB/128 GB Android 12/One UI 4.1 May 2022 patch.

Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

1.492W/kg15Maker product pagesamsung.com/sar/sarMainRead 7 October 2026Official Samsung SAR selector exact SM-A236B/DSN and United Kingdom GB. Public page JavaScript calls POST /sar/sarDesc?mType=xml with modelName SM-A236B/DSN, nationCode GB, languageCode EN. Returned sarMessage is ICNIRP international 10 g method, Head SAR 1.492 W/kg. Matched maker response, not US 1 g template placeholders. Notebookcheck exact European table corroborates. Independently repeated public page-declared lookup. Response note says maximum for latest handset revision, earlier versions may differ. Original exact European 4 GB/64 GB review independently matches these values.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

1.251W/kg15Maker product pagesamsung.com/sar/sarMainRead 7 October 2026Same exact official ICNIRP 10 g response Body SAR 1.251 W/kg, body-worn separation 0.5 cm. Source tests highest certified transmitter power across all tested bands. Not limb SAR or US 1 g value. Independently repeated public page-declared lookup. Response note says maximum for latest handset revision, earlier versions may differ. Original exact European 4 GB/64 GB review independently matches these values.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

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In the box

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In the box

USB Type-C cable, SIM eject tool, Quick start guide14Retailer pageelgiganten.dk/product/mobil-tablet-smartwatch/mobiltelefon/samsung-galaxy-a23-5g-smartphone-464-gb-sort/509311Read 7 October 2026Exact Med i pakken list: USB Type-C cable, SIM card removal tool, quick-start guide. Handset itself omitted from accessories list. Exact European review corroborates USB cable and SIM tool. No mains adapter.

USB Type-C to Type-C cable, SIM ejector tool, Leaflets20Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g-review-2406.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact matching 6 GB/128 GB European review unboxing complete list. No case, protector or mains adapter. Smartphone itself is implicit. Finnish review separately corroborates cable/tool/documents.

Links

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Product page

www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A236BZKUEUB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A236BZKUEUBRead 5 October 2026

www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A536BZKNEUB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A536BZKNEUBRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK SM-A236BZKUEUB maker specification table.

searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact original UK 6 GB/128 GB SKU. Live feed lacks body/radio/battery groups, so missing fields are not silently inferred.

Manual

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230310154325983/SM-A236_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220819.pdf7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230310154325983/SM-A236_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220819.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original native English EU guide cover includes SM-A236B/DSN.

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdf7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202203/20220318100516777/SM-A536_UM_EU_SS_Eng_Rev.1.0_220302.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact native EU English manual cover SM-A536B/DS.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years13Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-the-warranty-status-of-my-samsung-mobile-deviceRead 7 October 2026Samsung UK policy updated May 31, 2023 explicitly Smartphones: 24 months, counted from purchase. UK supplied reference model. Statutory rights and paid Care+ excluded. Exact European review also states 24 months in Germany.

2years11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 7 October 2026Samsung UK voluntary smartphone warranty table states 24 months, from first purchase and proof of purchase required. Product card exclusions take precedence. Battery/accessories have different periods. International one-year program only for later eligible devices is not substituted.

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.