Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Performance
78.394.0
Camera
47.496.2
Display
81.489.3
Battery
33.786.7
Build
89.190.2
Connectivity
81.185.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
59.476.7
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
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
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White, Peach, Blue
Mystic Grey, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White
Foldable
✗
✓
SAR
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.57 W/kg (body)
0.80 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (USA only)
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer