Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2022 4:19 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:33 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip X Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2636

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP144% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+5000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+25W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)	vs	+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128GB (102GB available)	vs	+256GB (223GB available)119% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
197 grams (6.9 ounces)	vs	+183 grams (6.41 ounces)8% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)17% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2408 pixels	vs	+1080x2636 pixels9% Higher resolution screen
400 PPI	vs	+425 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.6"	vs	+6.7"2% Larger screen
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 10MP26% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

22 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)
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Model	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236E/Dual-SIM NFC	Galaxy Z Flip SM-F700W/Dual-Sim (4G LTE)
Country or region available	Philippines, Malaysia	Canada
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022	2/14/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)	73.6 x 167.3 millimeters (2.9 x 6.59 in)
Weight	197 grams (6.9 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)
Display type	TFT PLS	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	1080x2636 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	425 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10+ Extra display: Super AMOLED 1.1" (112x300)
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)
System version	Android 12	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (SM8150-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.96GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 453934 (v8) Geekbench: 2589 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (102GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	1024/316 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	720p@120fps	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	40 hours (1.7 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach	• Colors: Black, Purple, Gold • Gorilla Glass 6 back panel • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy Z Flip (SM-F700W/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.54W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.492W/kg (head), 1.251W/kg (body)	feature not registered