Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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8"
OLED
OLED
2076x2152
48
MP
MP
10mp
16GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4650
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB)
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 Advantages 
30 Advantages | 23 Common items in both devices |
| 120Hz |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| +16 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 | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236E/Dual-SIM NFC | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold GC15S |
| Country or region available |   Philippines, Taiwan |  Japan |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Release date | 9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022 | 9/4/2024, Announced: 8/13/2024 |
| Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in) | 150.2 x 155.2 millimeters (5.91 x 6.11 in) |
| Weight | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) | 257 grams (9 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Folded: 10.5mm x 77.1mm x 155.2mm |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) | |
| Display type | TFT PLS | LTPO OLED |
| Screen size | 6.6" inches | 8" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) | 2076x2152 pixels (1:1) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 400 PPI | 374 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | 2700nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: OLED 6.3" (1080x2424), 422 ppi, 120Hz, HDR, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) | |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 14 |
| Firmware update | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| User Interface | One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz) | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 1222235 (v10) Geekbench: 4783 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (102GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 512GB (458GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 5000/1024 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79) mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 10.8MP telephoto f/3.1112mm1/3.2"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 10.5MP ultrawide f/2.2127°1/3.4"PDAF |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| Camera extras | 720p@120fps | 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps 10-bit HDR Extra camera: 10MP wide (f/2.2 23mm 1/3.94" PDAF) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 23mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.94" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 3 microphones |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| 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 | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + 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/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4650 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | 21W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 75W Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 40 hours (1.7 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) | |
| 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: Black, White, Blue, Peach | • Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose quartz • Google Cast • FeliCa |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 512GB) | |
| 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) | 0.98W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body) |