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Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 5G X Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB) 19Points
5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 8 X
6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)

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Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)} 19 Advantages Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB) vs Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+6GB LPDDR5Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+446 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs400 PPI
+(dual camera) 64MP + 12MP29%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+(front) 12MP50%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+30W20%
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.
vs25W
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.1 + A2DP/LE
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)6%
Thinner
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1080x2408 pixels1%
Higher resolution screen
5.9"vs+6.6"12%
Larger screen
Android 13vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4000 mAhvs+5000 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

31 Common items in both devices
128GB (107GB available) / 128GB (102GB available)
120Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization
+24 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
ModelZenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 8 (ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU)Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236E/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
PhilippinesTaiwan
Philippines, Taiwan
BrandAsusSamsung
Release date5/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/20219/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in)77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size5.9" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)446 PPI400 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 15
User InterfaceZenUI 8 / 9 / 10One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 676001 (v8), 799738 (v9)
Geekbench: 3604 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 61fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (107GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (102GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkAmerica version:
SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 38, 40, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Global version:
SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20
VoLTE
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°14mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF
(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 resolution10120x6328 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.73" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@120fps
1080p@240fps
720p@480fps
720p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.93" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
5W Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered40 hours (1.7 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach

☢️ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.492W/kg (head), 1.251W/kg (body)
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