Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (16GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 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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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
4050
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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!
18 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Full HD (1920x1080) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236E/Dual-SIM NFC | Redmi Note 3 Pro (Qualcomm), Xiaomi Hongmi Note 3 (2015112) |
Country or region available | Philippines, Taiwan | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022 | 1/1/2016 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in) | 76 x 150 millimeters (2.99 x 5.91 in) |
Weight | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) | 164 grams (5.74 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 400 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
User Interface | One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 128GB (102GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 150/50 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 | 2015112 version: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 2015116 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
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 Cat4 2015112 version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) 2015116 version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
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, 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 | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (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 | PDAF: phase detection 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 | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | 720p@120fps | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
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-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
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, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
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 | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4050 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | 10W Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 40 hours (1.7 days) | 26 hours (1.1 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | 264 hours (11 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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 | โข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach | โข Colors: Silver, Gray, Gold โข Xiaomi MIUI 7.0 |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | Redmi Note 3 (16GB) | |
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 |