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Nokia 808 PureView vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 808 PureView vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
AMOLED

360x640

41.5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) Compare Nokia 808 PureView X
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-A236U)

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!

808 PureView} 7 Advantages Nokia 808 PureView vs Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)17%
Lighter
vs197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage
The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.3GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+4GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GBvs+64GB (45GB available)181%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)114%
Thinner
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
360x640 pixelsvs+1080x2408 pixels10 times
Higher resolution screen
184 PPIvs+400 PPI117%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+6.6"65%
Larger screen
(back) 41.5MPvs+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP42%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
3G+ HSPA+vs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps346 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BaroceptorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+5000 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+15W2 times
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.
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
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

21 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
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Model808 PureViewGalaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
Other model namesNokia 808 PureView RM-807, Nokia 808 Pure View 803Galaxy A23 5G (AT&T, T-Mobile) SM-A236U
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date6/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/20129/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022
Depth17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)60.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.37 x 4.88 in)77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size4" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels (16:9)1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)184 PPI400 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display features2.5D glass
Nokia ClearBlack
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
System versionSymbian ^3 Nokia BelleAndroid 12
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.3GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerBroadcom BCM2763Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
RAM memory512MB4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB64GB (45GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 30, 66)
mmWave (77)
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
Back camera (main camera)41.5 megapixels(quad camera)
50 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/5"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution7728x5368 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED and Xenon flash on main cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasCarl Zeiss optics720p@120fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Baroceptor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-4D
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1400 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.8 hours40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby540 hours (22.5 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Red
โ€ข UPnP
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Nokia 808 PureViewGalaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.21W/kg (head), 1.46W/kg (body)0.68W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.23W/kg (head)feature not registered
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