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Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Realme 8 5G 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 Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) 08Points
6.5"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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12Points Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) Compare Realme 8 5G 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-A236B/DSN 64GB)

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!

8 5G (128GB/4GB)} 8 Advantages Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB) vs Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
+128GB (106GB available)136%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (45GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+405 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs400 PPI
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)1%
Thinner
90Hzvs+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1080x2408 pixels1%
Higher resolution screen
6.5"vs+6.6"2%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP13%
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
Android 11vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
18Wvs+25W39%
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 supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

34 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+27 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
ModelRealme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
Other model namesRealme 8 5G (128GB + 4GB RAM)Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236B/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandRealmeSamsung
Release date4/21/20219/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size6.5" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)405 PPI400 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate90Hz120Hz
Display features480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 12
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-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-G57 MC2 (950MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (45GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 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 800/850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
(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)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered720p@120fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.1 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
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

Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby665 hours (27.7 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
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: Supersonic Black, Supersonic Blue
โ€ข Realme UI 2.0
โ€ข 24-bit/192kHz audio
โ€ข Screen protector included
โ€ข Protective case included
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Realme 8 5G (128GB/4GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.492W/kg (head), 1.251W/kg (body)
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