OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.82"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1140x3168
50
MP
MP
32mp
24GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
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30 Advantages 
7 Advantages | 22 Common items in both devices |
| 120Hz |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| 5G SA/NSA / 5G Sub6 |
| Capacitive |
| +15 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 | ||
| OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/4GB) | |
| Model | OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/4GB) |
| Other model names | 加 12 (CPH2573, CPH2581, CPH2583, PJD110) | Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236E/Dual-SIM NFC |
| Country or region available |  China |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | OnePlus | Samsung |
| Release date | 12/11/2023, Announced: 12/5/2023 | 9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022 |
| Depth | 9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 164.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.47 in) | 77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in) |
| Weight | 220 grams (7.7 ounces) | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP55 certified: dust resistant and protection from short-term exposure to water jets | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/4GB) | |
| Display type | LTPO AMOLED | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 6.82" inches | 6.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1140x3168 pixels | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 494 PPI | 400 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 600nits[typ], 4500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/4GB) | |
| System version | Android 14 | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 15 |
| User Interface | OxygenOS 14 (Global) ColorOS 14 (China) | One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/4GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-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 750 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1812759 (v10) Geekbench: 5124 (v6) GFXBench: 157fps (ES 3.1 offscreen 1080p) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/4GB) | |
| RAM memory | 24GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 1TB (968GB available) UFS 4.0 | 128GB (102GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/4GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE International: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) India, China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | International: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) India, China: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
| Secondary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 VoLTE International: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) India, China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
| OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/4GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 64MP periscope telephoto f/2.670mm1/2"0.7µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.214mm114°1/2"0.8µmPDAF | (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 | 8160x6120 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.6 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 23mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.43" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240/480fps Slow motion Dolby Vision Hasselblad Color Calibration Sony sensor | 720p@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/4GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 21mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.74" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/4GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/4GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 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 |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/4GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/4GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 100W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0 | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 50W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 10W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 40 hours (1.7 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/4GB) | |
| 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: Silky Black, Flowy Emerald, Silver (Glacial White) | • Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB) | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/4GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.18W/kg (head), 0.68W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.492W/kg (head), 1.251W/kg (body) |