LG G2 mini (4G D625) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)

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Side by side comparison between LG G2 mini vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2022 6:29 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:33 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 5G X LG G2 mini (4G D625) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

540x960

13
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Penta-core

2440
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL) Compare LG G2 mini 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 5G (SM-S236DL)

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!

6 Advantages LG G2 mini (4G D625)	vs	24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
+121 grams (4.24 ounces)63% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+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)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)85% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (3GB available)	vs	+64GB (45GB available)14 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)17% Thinner
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
234 PPI	vs	+400 PPI71% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+6.6"40% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps49 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BaroceptorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2440 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh105% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
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Model	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
Other model names	TelCel LG G2 mini D625, LG G2 mini Tegra, LG D625	Galaxy A23 5G (Tracfone) SM-S236DZKATFN
Country or region available	(Latin America), Mexico	USA
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2014	9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 129.6 millimeters (2.6 x 5.1 in)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight	121 grams (4.24 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.7" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	234 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4i Grey (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPU	Penta-core, 1 processor: 5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A9-R4 (Penta-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP60 660Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (3GB available)	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
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	100/50 Mbps	5000/1024 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	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 1700/2100 (Bands 1,4)	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 66, 71) mmWave (41, 48, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
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
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
Back camera (main camera)	13 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	4160x3120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	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	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, 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
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	4.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Baroceptor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2440 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
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: Titan Black, Lunar White, Red, Gold • LG Optimus UI 3.0 • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G2 mini (4G D625)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-S236DL)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.68W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered