what you need to know
- Samsung has reportedly reduced its 2022 delivery target for the Galaxy A23 5G.
- The company’s rumored initial goal was to ship 12.6 million units, but that has apparently been reduced to fewer than four million.
- A change in the developer of the phone’s camera may have prompted Samsung to cut its delivery target.
Samsung may have withdrawn its original Galaxy A23 5G shipment target this year after reportedly experiencing an issue with one of its suppliers, a new report from The Elec claims (opens in new tab).
According to the report, Samsung originally intended to ship 12.6 million units of the Galaxy A23 5G in 2022. However, the South Korean tech giant corrected that figure, bringing it down to just under four million, down 70%.
Android Central reached out to Samsung for comment, but the company didn’t immediately respond to our request.
The news comes as a bit of a surprise as the Galaxy A series, many of which feature in our pick of the best budget Android phones, accounted for a large chunk of Samsung’s sales in 2021. A report by Counterpoint Research revealed earlier this year that mid-range devices accounted for 59% of Samsung’s smartphone sales in the final quarter of last year.
The Galaxy A23 5G in particular is a decent phone that offers good value for money, with features like a 25W charging speed and a 50MP main sensor. However, there were problems developing the sensor after Samsung switched suppliers, reports The Elec. This reportedly caused problems in the phone’s camera, although it’s not clear how this affected the handset’s shooters.
While the problem was apparently resolved in the end, Samsung has already decided to ship fewer units of the device. The company’s 2023 shipment target may be looking a little better as Samsung is reportedly planning to ship around 5 million units of the Galaxy A23 5G, but it still falls far short of the original target.
The Galaxy A23 5G is currently the best 5G capable phone available in the US for under $300. It has reliable hardware, rich software features with long-term updates, a smooth 120Hz screen, and incredible battery life. The large screen is ideal for streaming content and gaming, and the price is reasonable.