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Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB) 21Points
6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 X
5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)

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 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (104GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (23GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2408 pixels151%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1440 pixels
+400 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+6.6"16%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR 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.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps167%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
195 grams (6.83 ounces)vs+157 grams (5.5 ounces)24%
Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)9%
Thinner
TFT PLSvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Virtual ambient light sensorvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
ModelGalaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A23 4G SM-A235F/Dual-SIM紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 (32GB + 3GB RAM) MDT1, MDE1, Xiaomi Rosy
Country or region available(Global, International)AustraliaVietnam
(Global, International), Australia, Vietnam
ChinaSpainHong KongIndiaIndonesiaItalySingaporeThailandTaiwan(Global, International)Vietnam
China, Spain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, (Global, International), Vietnam
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date3/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/202212/1/2017
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)
Weight195 grams (6.83 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.6" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2408 pixels (20:9)720x1440 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)400 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 4.1 / 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 610Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 273554 (v9)
Geekbench: 1632 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 6.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (23GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800 (China version), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
China/Taiwan version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4
China/Taiwan version:
LTE 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
India/Italy/Thailand/Vietnam version:
LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5)
TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41)
Spain/Singapore/Indonesia version:
LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
50 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12¾m
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
12 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25Âľm 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 sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
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, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy50 hours (2.1 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach• Colors: Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Plastic frame
• Aluminum back
• 2.5D glass screen edge
• 18:9 ratio screen
• MIUI 9.1
• Silicone case included
• Fast battery charging 5V/2A
• WiFi display, direct, hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Redmi 5 (32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.359W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)feature not registered
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