Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB) vs Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs Microsoft Lumia 650 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2022 4:19 PM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:44 AM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 650 X Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)

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!

27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	vs	7 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)148% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR3
+128GB (102GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC4 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2408 pixels182% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+400 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+6.6"32% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000000 apps (Windows Store)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh150% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
197 grams (6.9 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)61% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)22% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Lumia 650 (4G)
Other model names	Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236E/Dual-SIM NFC	Microsoft Lumia 650 Single Sim RM-1152, Microsoft Saana
Country or region available	Philippines, Malaysia	Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Microsoft
Release date	9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022	2/18/2016
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)	70.9 x 142 millimeters (2.79 x 5.59 in)
Weight	197 grams (6.9 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Display type	TFT PLS	AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
System version	Android 12	Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)
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 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (102GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
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) 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
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 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
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, 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, 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
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
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	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	720p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
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)	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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2000 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)	13 hours
Standby	feature not registered	624 hours (26 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
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	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach	• Colors: Black, White • Aluminium frame • ClearBlack display • OneDrive 15GB • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
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