Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave 723 vs Samsung Galaxy A23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2022 9:32 AM, updated: 12/8/2022 6:34 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 X Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x400

5
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB) Compare Samsung Wave 723 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!

2 Advantages Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)95% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
90MB	vs	+128GB (104GB available)1182 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)40% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels26 times Higher resolution screen
146 PPI	vs	+400 PPI174% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+6.6"106% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP11 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps110 times 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	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
3.0 + 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	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

3.5mm jack

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Wave 723 (GT-S7230)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Other model names	Samsung Wave723 S7230, Samsung Wave 723 S7230E	Galaxy A23 4G SM-A235M/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2010	3/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	53.9 x 109.5 millimeters (2.12 x 4.31 in)	76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)
Weight	100 grams (3.5 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.2" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~49.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x400 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	146 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
System version	Bada 1.1	Android 12
Firmware update	Bada 2.0	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Chipset	32bit	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	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
	Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	feature not registered	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	90MB	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	400/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(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	2560x1920 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB494353VU	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	50 hours (2.1 days)
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M/DS 128GB)
Call control	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, La Fleur edition • TouchWiz UI 3.0 • Panorama photo • DNSe • Wi-Fi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Wave 723 (GT-S7230)	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.)	feature not registered	feature not registered