Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J8 vs Samsung Galaxy A23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2022 9:32 AM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:44 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 X Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)	vs	24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1480 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels144% Higher resolution screen
274 PPI	vs	+400 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.6"10% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP182% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Android 10	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
7.75W	vs	+25W2 times 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.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J8 J810F/Dual-SIM (3GB RAM), SM-J810FZDDXSG	Galaxy A23 4G SM-A235M/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Morocco, Pakistan	(Latin America), Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	6/28/2018, Announced: 5/31/2018	3/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.7 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)	76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 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 J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	274 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 J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 15
User Interface	One UI 2.0	One UI 4.1 / 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-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 506 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 273554 (v9) Geekbench: 1632 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	300/50 Mbps	400/150 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9	(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	4608x3456 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (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
Autofocus	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	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	50 hours (2.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, Gold, Blue, Lavender, Purple	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J8 (SM-J810F/DS 32GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.63W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.574W/kg (head), 1.176W/kg (body)	feature not registered