Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Samsung Galaxy F23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/18/2023 4:16 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:37 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy F23 X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
PLS

720x1480

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
IPS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+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
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (46GB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)124% More internal storage for applications and files
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)10% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% 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
311 PPI	vs	+400 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.3"	vs	+6.6"25% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% 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
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.

32 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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Model	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy Xcover5 SM-G525F/Dual-SIM	Galaxy F23 5G SM-E236B/Dual-SIM (6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Bangladesh, India
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/12/2021, Announced: 3/4/2021	3/16/2022, Announced: 3/8/2022
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.6 x 147.1 millimeters (2.82 x 5.79 in)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.3" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1480 pixels (18.5:9)	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	311 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 320192 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (46GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	300/150 Mbps	2000/1024 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 Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 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, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (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	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	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 Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 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 Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/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 (RDS)
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 Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/DS 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	5.0 + 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, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Gyroscope 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 Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 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	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/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: Black • Glove Touch	• Colors: Aqua Blue, Forest Green, Copper Blush
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 5 (SM-G525F/DS)	Galaxy F23 (SM-E236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.24W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.699W/kg (head), 1.272W/kg (body)	0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body)