Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo vs Samsung Galaxy A23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2022 10:44 AM, updated: 12/8/2022 6:34 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 X Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+432 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5.1"	vs	+6.6"29% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh79% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S5 Neo 4G, Samsung Pacific	Galaxy A23 4G SM-A235M Single-SIM NFC
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/31/2015	3/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)	76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.1" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	432 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 273554 (v9) Geekbench: 1632 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	400/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	50 hours (2.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Silver, Gold	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S5 Neo (SM-G903F)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.03W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)	0.63W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.457W/kg (head), 0.583W/kg (body)	feature not registered