Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy A23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/25/2025 12:00 PM, updated: 2/9/2025 5:21 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 X Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/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!

30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
+4.47GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)105% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+12GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)17% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+416 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP22% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 12MP50% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + 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
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
6.2"	vs	+6.6"6% Larger screen
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

24 Common items in both devices

128GB (96GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo on both cameras

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
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Model	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S25 SM-S931B/Dual-SIM	Galaxy A23 4G SM-A235F/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Middle East), Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	2/3/2025, Announced: 1/22/2025	3/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.5 x 146.9 millimeters (2.78 x 5.78 in)	76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.2" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~91.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	416 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 7.0	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-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 830 (1100MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 2193701 (v10) Geekbench: 10050 (v6)	AnTuTu: 273554 (v9) Geekbench: 1632 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (96GB available) UFS 4.0	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	400/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18 , 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18 , 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady	(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	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240fps 10-bit HDR10+	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	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 S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.4 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 45W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	50 hours (2.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
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: Blue Black, Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red • Samsung DeX • Samsung Wireless DeX	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S25 (SM-S931B/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.294W/kg (head), 1.363W/kg (body)	0.359W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)