Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
#1193
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
#899Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Performance
68.573.0
Camera
49.550.6
Display
76.579.5
Battery
63.061.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
65.567.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G features a plastic frame and back with a Gorilla Glass 5 front, while the Galaxy Z Flip 5G has a more premium build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 6 back.
- The A23 5G offers a 6.6-inch PLS LCD display at 120Hz, compared to the Z Flip 5G's 6.7-inch foldable Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+ but at a lower 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the A23 is powered by a Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, while the Z Flip 5G utilizes a more powerful Snapdragon 865 5G+, with the latter also offering more RAM and storage options.
- The A23 5G has a 50 MP main camera capable of 1080p video, whereas the Z Flip 5G features a dual 12 MP rear camera setup with advanced video recording capabilities up to 4K.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the A23 5G at 5000 mAh, compared to the Z Flip 5G's 3300 mAh, though the latter supports wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the A23 5G runs Android 12 with an upgrade path to Android 14, while the Z Flip 5G originally launched with Android 10 and is upgradable to Android 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
General
Release Date
2022, August 05
2020, July 22
Announced
2022, August 05
2020, July 22
Description
N/A
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-F707B (International); SM-F707U (USA); SM-F707U1 (USA Unlocked); SM-F707W (Canada); SM-F707N (South Korea); SM-F7070 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
6.6"
6.7"
Type
PLS LCD, 120Hz
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2636 pixels (~425 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (1x3.09 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.40 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 650
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Front Camera
8 MP
10 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm - USA8 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm - International
10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 3300 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
15W wired9W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Unfolded: 167.3 x 73.6 x 7.2 mmFolded: 87.4 x 73.6 x 17.3 mm
Weight
197 g
183 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Plastic front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Peach, Blue
Mystic Grey, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White
Foldable
✗
✓
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (USA only)
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No