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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS) vs Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs Sony Xperia 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia 10 X Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS) 15Points
6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Sony Xperia 10 (i3123) Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 5G X
6"
IPS

1080x2520

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2870
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)

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!

Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS) vs Xperia 10 (i3123)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+6.6"10%
Larger screen
vs6"
+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BaroceptorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh74%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2870 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
197 grams (6.9 ounces)vs+162 grams (5.67 ounces)22%
Lighter
TFT PLSvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2408 pixelsvs+1080x2520 pixels5%
Higher resolution screen
400 PPIvs+457 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Virtual ambient light sensorvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
15Wvs+18W20%
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.

33 Common items in both devices
64GB (45GB available) / 64GB (42GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
+26 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
ModelGalaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)Xperia 10 (i3123)
Other model namesGalaxy A23 5G (Unlocked) SM-A236U1/DSSony Xperia 10 I3123 (3GB RAM), Sony Kirin
Country or region availableUSA
USA
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandSamsungSony
Release date9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/20222/27/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)68 x 155.7 millimeters (2.68 x 6.13 in)
Weight197 grams (6.9 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.6" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2408 pixels (20:9)1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)400 PPI457 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
System versionAndroid 12Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 10
User InterfaceOne UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 112198 (v8)
Geekbench: 990 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 4.3fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (42GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps600/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 28, 29, 66)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (66, 71)
mmWave (41)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
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
(dual camera)
13 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.422mm1/4"1.4ยตm
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras720p@120fpsfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
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
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
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/LE5.0 + 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, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
SensorsAccelerometer
Baroceptor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Hall effect
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2870 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy40 hours (1.7 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, White, Blue, Peachโ€ข Colors: Black, Navy, Silver, Pink

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)Sony Xperia 10 (i3123)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.68W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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