Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A23 vs Samsung Galaxy A25 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/20/2024 6:40 PM, updated: 3/20/2024 7:07 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A25 X Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
+195 grams (6.83 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+1080x2408 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+400 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	396 PPI
+6.6"2% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)1% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
90Hz	vs	+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP2% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 13	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (108GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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Model	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A23 4G SM-A235M Single-SIM NFC	Galaxy A25 5G SM-A256E/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022	12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)	76.5 x 161 millimeters (3.01 x 6.34 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	396 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	1000nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610	ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 273554 (v9) Geekbench: 1632 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 443302 (v9), 480800 (v10) Geekbench: 2023 (v5), 2098 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/150 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 ()
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.76" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
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, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	50 hours (2.1 days)	38 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach	• Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Fantasy Blue, Personality Yellow
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)	Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.63W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered