Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)

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

9/6/2022 11:02 AM, updated: 12/8/2022 6:34 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
LED

480x854

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro 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-A235F/DSN 64GB)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+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)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (320MB available)	vs	+64GB (45GB available)143 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)61% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
265 PPI	vs	+400 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+6.6"78% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times 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
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps55 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
1500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 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.
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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Pro (MK16i)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Pro MK16, Sony MK16i, SE Iyokan	Galaxy A23 4G SM-A235F/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe)	South Africa, Kazakhstan, Russia
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	10/18/2011	3/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	13.5 millimeters (0.53 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 120 millimeters (2.24 x 4.72 in)	76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.7" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (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	Qualcomm Adreno 205	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512MB (320MB available)	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)
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	7.2/5.76 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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 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	3264x2448 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 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	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	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + 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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	50 hours (2.1 days)
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Red • 8GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • SE Timescape • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro (MK16i)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.359W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)