Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB) vs HTC Vivid

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

9/6/2022 10:24 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:55 PM

Compare HTC Vivid X Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points HTC Vivid Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1620
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 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!

30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	6 Advantages HTC Vivid
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (104GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)34% Thinner	vs	11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x2408 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+400 PPI63% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+6.6"47% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(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	Not supported
+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+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 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1620 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)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+177 grams (6.2 ounces)10% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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.

17 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+10 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

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
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Model	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
Other model names	Galaxy A23 4G SM-A235F/Dual-SIM	AT&T HTC Vivid, HTC Holiday, PH39100
Country or region available	Philippines, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Vietnam	USA
Brand	Samsung	HTC
Release date	3/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022	11/6/2011
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)	67.1 x 128.8 millimeters (2.64 x 5.07 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	6.6" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
System version	Android 12	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0	HTC Sense 3.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (APQ8060) (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
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/6GB)	HTC Vivid
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/150 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
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	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (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
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x1024 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 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
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)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + 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) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1620 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	50 hours (2.1 days)	4.6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	293 hours (12.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach	• Colors: Black, White • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)	HTC Vivid
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.359W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	feature not registered