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

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 6 vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2022 12:47 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:33 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 5G X OnePlus 6 (128GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2280

16
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) Compare OnePlus 6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 6 (128GB)

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!

15 Advantages OnePlus 6 (128GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (115GB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (102GB available)
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+402 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP99% 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	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+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
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x2280 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels6% Higher resolution screen
6.28"	vs	+6.6"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP	vs	+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP64% Higher resolution main camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3300 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
20W	vs	+25W25% 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.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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Model	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	OnePlus 6 A6000, OnePlus 6 A6003, One Plus 6 (8GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236E/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Philippines, Taiwan
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Release date	5/22/2018	9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 155.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.13 in)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Display type	Optic AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.28" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-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 630	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (115GB available)	128GB (102GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	3000/1024 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 A6000 version (India, Asia, China): LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) A6003 version (Europe, North America): LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 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	Not supported	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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP wide f/1.71/2.8"25mm1.0µmPDAF	(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	4608x3456 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm 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	Only digital 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	feature not registered	720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	20mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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, DivX, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	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	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging	25W 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
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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: Midnight Black, Mirror Black, Silk White • 2.5D Gorilla Glass 5 • Screen protector pre-applied • Oxygen OS • Dirac HD sound • Dash Charge • Sony IMX 519 back camera • Sony IMX 371 front camera	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 6 (128GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.492W/kg (head), 1.251W/kg (body)