Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x2246
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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!
26 Common items in both devices |
eMMC 5.1 |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras |
+19 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Model | Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) |
Other model names | Asus Zenfone 5 ZE620KL (4GB RAM), ASUS_X00QD | Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236E/Dual-SIM NFC |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | Philippines, Taiwan |
Brand | Asus | Samsung |
Release date | 5/1/2018 | 9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in) | 77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in) |
Weight | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 6.2" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2246 pixels | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 400 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 12 |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 14 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (102GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/100 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 | A version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 B version (USA): UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 C version: UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6/Cat12 A version: LTE Cat6 300Mpbs (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28,32) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) B version (USA): LTE Cat12 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,41) C version: LTE Cat12 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Band 40) | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 8MP f/2.012mm1/4" | (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 | 4000x3000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS (4-axis): 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 | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 720p@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
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.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | 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 | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 25 hours (1 days) | 40 hours (1.7 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver • 2.5D curved glass screen • 95% DCI-P3 coverage • Supports glove touch • Face recognition • ASUS ZenUI 5.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS sound (only headphones) • Fast battery charging 5V/2A=10W | • Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Asus Zenfone 5 (ZE620KL 64GB/4GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.04W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.2W/kg (head), 1.477W/kg (body) | 1.492W/kg (head), 1.251W/kg (body) |