Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A21s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2022 4:19 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:33 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)

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!

18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (102GB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (48GB available)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2408 pixels126% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+400 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+6.6"2% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+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.	vs	15W
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
197 grams (6.9 ounces)	vs	+192 grams (6.72 ounces)3% Lighter
(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP2% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

33 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT PLS

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236E/Dual-SIM NFC	Galaxy A21s SM-A217M/Dual-Sim (64GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	Philippines, Malaysia	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022	6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/2020
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)
Weight	197 grams (6.9 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 12
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 107157 (v8) Geekbench: 1100 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (102GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
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	3000/1024 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	720p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 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	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
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 A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + 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
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor Virtual ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	40 hours (1.7 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
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, White, Blue, Peach	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217M/DS 64GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.54W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.492W/kg (head), 1.251W/kg (body)	feature not registered