Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) vs Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
480x800
5
MP
MP
0.3mp
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U)
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13 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+6 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) | |
Model | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy A23 5G (AT&T, T-Mobile) SM-A236U | Samsung Galaxy S1 i9000 |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022 | 6/2/2010 |
Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in) | 64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in) |
Weight | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) | 119 grams (4.17 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~58% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) | 480x800 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 400 PPI | 233 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 2.1 Eclair |
Firmware update | Android 14 | Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread |
User Interface | One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm) | 32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Hummingbird (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz) | PowerVR SGX540 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 512MB LPDDR |
Internal storage | 64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 8GB (5GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G |
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 900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 30, 66) mmWave (77) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave | CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/5"1.12ยตm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | feature not registered |
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 | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | 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 | Not supported |
Camera extras | 720p@120fps | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 640x480 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | VGA (640x480) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | 3.5mm (same audio output) |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Baroceptor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 40 hours (1.7 days) | 6.6 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 576 hours (24 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach | โข Colors: Black, White โข Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI โข WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2) โข Java framework |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Galaxy S (GT-i9000 8GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.68W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |