Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note8 and Samsung Galaxy A23 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N950F/DS | SM-A236B/DSN | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 162.5 mm | 165.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Width | 74.8 mm | 76.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Depth | 8.6 mm | 8.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Weight | 195 g | 197 g | Samsung Galaxy Note8 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Body Colour | Deepsea blue | Gold maple | Midnight black | White | Light blue | Black | |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.29 W/kg (body), 0.173 W/kg (head) | 1.251 W/kg (body), 1.492 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | PLS | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.3" | 6.6" | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2960 x 1440 pixels | 2408 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy A23 5G. |
Display Format | - | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 521 ppi | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16 million colors | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better colour depth than Samsung Galaxy A23 5G. |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | Always-on display | Infinity V Display |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
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Processor Number | 8895 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 2.2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A23 5G. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Mali-G71 MP20 | - |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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RAM | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 6 GB | 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A23 5G. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 64 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
User Memory | 51.2 GB | 45.5 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.55" | - | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic | |
Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | 10x | Both phones have the same digital zoom. |
Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
Special Effects | Motion effect, HDR, Stamp, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Stickers | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, Timer mode, Virtual Shot, HYPERLAPSE, Food mode | Portrait mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has face detection. |
White Balance | Custom, automatic | - | |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Tracking Focus, Dual Pixel technology, Motion photo, Exposure, Shutter speed, geotagging, RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation) | - |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A23 5G. |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Depth camera |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Macro camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.6" | - | |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.7 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy Note8 has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Wide selfie mode | Portrait mode | |
Camera Features (Front) | Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
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Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note8 can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA | - | |
Talk Time | 1320 minutes | 2640 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note8. |
Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1320 min Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (4G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display On)): up to 47 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 74 hrs Playback (video): up to 16 hrs |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 22 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 23 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 24 hrs Playback (audio): up to 157 hrs Talk (4G): up to 2640 min |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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Technology | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 11 | |
User Interface | - | One UI 3.1 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.1 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | Acoustic Overload Point | - |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader, eye scan | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX | - |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Samsung Galaxy A23 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB Connector (USB-C), micro-USB connector, AKG headphones, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs | - | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | - |