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Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA2 vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 5G X Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113) 09Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) Compare Sony Xperia XA2 X
6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)

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!

Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113) vs Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
+171 grams (5.99 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+424 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs400 PPI
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+18W20%
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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4vs+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)vs+64GB (45GB available)114%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)15%
Thinner
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2408 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
5.2"vs+6.6"27%
Larger screen
(back) 23MPvs+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP158%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BaroceptorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAhvs+5000 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/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
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) 8MP
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
ModelXperia XA2 (Dual H4113)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA2 H4113 (Dual-Sim), Sony SM12Galaxy A23 5G (AT&T, T-Mobile) SM-A236U
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
USA
USA
BrandSonySamsung
Release date2/16/20189/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight171 grams (5.99 ounces)197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size5.2" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI400 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 12
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)64GB (45GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/100 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 30, 66)
mmWave (77)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
Back camera (main camera)23 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 resolution5520x4144 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered720p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Baroceptor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby991 hours (41.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Black, Blue, Pink
• Aluminum frame
• Plastic back
• Exmor RS camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Mono Bluetooth Headset MBH22
• WiFi Miracast
• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA2 (Dual H4113)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.68W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.07W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)feature not registered
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