Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2022 10:24 AM, updated: 2/27/2023 4:20 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 X Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A42 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)

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!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+193 grams (6.76 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP12% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels126% Higher resolution screen
266 PPI	vs	+400 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
15W	vs	+25W67% 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices

128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

6.6"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426B/DS (128GB + 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 4G SM-A235F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	Philippines, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Vietnam
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/11/2020, Announced: 9/2/2020	3/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.47 in)	76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	266 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 324686 (v8) Geekbench: 1910 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 273554 (v9) Geekbench: 1632 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	400/150 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 Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@480fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	3264x2448 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	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
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 A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + 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
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	50 hours (2.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 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: Prism Dot Black, White, Gray • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A42 5G (SM-A426B/DS 4GB RAM)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.154W/kg (head), 1.334W/kg (body)	0.359W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)