Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB)
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17 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) | Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | |
Model | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) | Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) |
Other model names | Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236B/Dual-SIM NFC | Sprint Galaxy Note2 (4G LTE) SPH-L900 |
Country or region available | (Europe) | Canada, USA |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022 | 10/25/2012 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in) | 80.5 x 151.1 millimeters (3.17 x 5.95 in) |
Weight | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) | Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 400 PPI | 267 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 2 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) | Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) | Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm) | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz) | ARM Mali-400 MP4 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) | Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) | Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat3 (Bands 2) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) | Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/5"1.12ยตm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.6 (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 | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras | Not supported |
Camera extras | 720p@120fps | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) | Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) | Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) | Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Micro-B USB MHL |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) | Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) | Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB595675LU |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3100 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 40 hours (1.7 days) | 15 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 300 hours (12.5 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) | Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), 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 | โข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach | โข Colors: Titanium Gray, Marble White โข Samsung TouchWiz interface โข SoundAlive โข S Pen stylus โข Java framework |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 64GB) | Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.492W/kg (head), 1.251W/kg (body) | feature not registered |