Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J3 vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2022 5:18 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:33 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 5G X Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J3 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 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED 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)
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)125% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+128GB (102GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels182% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+400 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.6"32% 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
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
2600 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)
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Model	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J3 2016 4G J320F/Dual-Sim	Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236B/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	Kazakhstan, Russia	(Europe)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2016	9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.12 x 142.3 millimeters (2.8 x 5.6 in)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC8830A (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5	128GB (102GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3000/1024 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)
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)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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	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	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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	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, Gold	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J3 (SM-J320F/DS)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236B/DSN 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.167W/kg (head), 1.125W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.477W/kg (head), 0.425W/kg (body)	1.492W/kg (head), 1.251W/kg (body)