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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 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 Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB) 30Points
8"
OLED

2076x2152

48
MP

10mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

4650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) Compare Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold X
6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)

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Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)} 30 Advantages Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB) vs Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+16GB LPDDR5X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+512GB (458GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (102GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches)65%
Thinner
vs8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+LTPO OLEDAdvantage
LTPO OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+2076x2152 pixels72%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2408 pixels
+8"21%
Larger screen
vs6.6"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 10.8MP + 10.5MP18%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 10MP26%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 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)
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs5G Sub6
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+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/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.1 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IPX8 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
257 grams (9 ounces)vs+197 grams (6.9 ounces)30%
Lighter
374 PPIvs+400 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4650 mAhvs+5000 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
21Wvs+25W19%
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.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices
120Hz
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras
+16 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
ModelPixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold GGH2XGalaxy A23 5G SM-A236E/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available(Global, International)USA
(Global, International), USA
PhilippinesTaiwan
Philippines, Taiwan
BrandGoogleSamsung
Release date9/4/2024, Announced: 8/13/20249/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022
Depth5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)150.2 x 155.2 millimeters (5.91 x 6.11 in)77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight257 grams (9 ounces)197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Folded: 10.5mm x 77.1mm x 155.2mm
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30minNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Display typeLTPO OLEDTFT PLS
Screen size8" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2076x2152 pixels (1:1)1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)374 PPI400 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2700nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Extra display: OLED 6.3" (1080x2424), 422 ppi, 120Hz, HDR, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1222235 (v10)
Geekbench: 4783 (v6)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory16GB LPDDR5X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage512GB (458GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (102GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)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 card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 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 Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)
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/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, 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 Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
VoLTE
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-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
10.8MP telephoto f/3.1112mm1/3.2"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
10.5MP ultrawide f/2.2127ยฐ1/3.4"PDAF
(quad camera)
50 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/5"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR
Extra camera: 10MP wide (f/2.2 23mm 1/3.94" PDAF)
720p@120fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.94" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
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

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4650 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging75W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered40 hours (1.7 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose quartz
โ€ข Google Cast
โ€ข Satellite SOS
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X 512GB)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.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)1.492W/kg (head), 1.251W/kg (body)
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