Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Specs Comparison
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Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
Released
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Feb 17, 2023
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Released
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Mar 26, 2025
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6.1-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
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6.7-inch · 2340 x 1080 px
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50 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
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50 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
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8GB · 128GB
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6GB · 128GB
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3900 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Display
Size | |
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6.1-inch | 6.7-inch |
Resolution | |
2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI | 2340 x 1080 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 385 PPI |
Technology | |
Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Refresh rate | |
120Hz | 120Hz |
Screen-to-body | |
88.57 % | 86.51 % |
Peak brightness | |
1750 cd/m2 (nit) | 1900 cd/m2 (nit) |
Features | |
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AC (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
Processor | |
Octa-core, 1x 3.36GHz Kryo Prime + 4x 2.8GHz Kryo Gold + 3x 2.0GHz Kryo Silver | Octa-core, 4x 2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x 1.8GHz Cortex-A55 |
GPU | |
Adreno 740 | Adreno 710 |
RAM | |
8GB (LPDDR5X) | 6GB (LPDDR4) |
Internal storage | |
128GB (UFS 4.0), not expandable | 128GB (UFS 2.2), not expandable |
OS | |
Android (14, 13), One UI | Android (15), One UI |
Device type | |
Smartphone | Smartphone |
Battery
Capacity | |
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3900 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Type | |
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable | Li - Ion, Not user replaceable |
Charging | |
Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | Fast charging |
Max charge speed | |
Wired: 25.0W Wireless: 10.0W |
Wired: 45.0W |
Battery Life Estimate
6h 3min
Browsing
15h 21min
Video
8h 6min
Gaming
8h 1min
Battery Life Estimate
6h 26min
Browsing
16h 53min
Video
8h 0min
Gaming
9h 8min
Camera
Rear | |
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Triple camera | Triple camera |
Main camera | |
50 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Focal length: 23 mm Sensor size: 1/1.56" Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
50 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8 Sensor size: 1/1.96" |
Second camera | |
10 MP (Telephoto, OIS) Specifications: Optical zoom: 3.0x Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 69 mm Sensor size: 1/3.94" Pixel size: 1.0 μm |
8 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Sensor size: 1/4" Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
Third camera | |
12 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 Focal Length: 13 mm Sensor size: 1/2.55" Pixel size: 1.4 μm |
5 MP (Macro) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.4 |
Flash | |
Dual LED | LED |
Video recording | |
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps) Features: OIS, HDR |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps) |
Front | |
12 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) | 12 MP, Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps) |
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Design
Dimensions | |
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5.76 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches (146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6mm) thickness with camera 0.36 inches (9.02 mm) |
6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 inches (162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm) thickness with camera 0.34 inches (8.7 mm) |
Weight | |
5.93 oz(168.0 g) | 6.88 oz(195.0 g) |
Materials | |
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2) Frame: Aluminum |
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+) Frame: Plastic |
Resistance | |
Water, Dust; IP68 | Water, Dust; IP67 |
Biometrics | |
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint | Optical in-screen fingerprint |
Keys | |
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | |
Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender | Lavender, Black, White, Lime |
Cellular
5G | |
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Bands n1, n7, n25, n28, n41, n66, n71, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave, 5G Ready | Bands n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, 5G Ready |
4G (FDD) | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) |
4G (TDD) | |
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600) | Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+) |
3G | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) |
Data Speed | |
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s |
Dual SIM | |
Yes | |
SIM type | |
Dual Nano SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano SIM + eSIM |
Multimedia
Headphones | |
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No 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | |
Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Screen mirroring | |
Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
Additional microphone(s) | |
Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | |
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5.3 | 5.4 |
Wi-Fi | |
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6),Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6) Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
USB | |
Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, OTG | Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging, OTG |
Location | |
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) |
Other | |
NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) | NFC |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | |
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Date approved: Jan 17, 2023 FCC ID value: A3LSMS911U | |
Measured SAR | |
Head: 0.95 W/kg Body: 0.88 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.24 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | |
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$ 800 | $ 399 |
In The Box | |
USB-C cable, SIM Tray ejector, Paperwork | Phone, SIM ejector, Type-C cable, Paperwork |
Availability
Officially announced | |
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Feb 01, 2023 | Mar 01, 2025 |
Alternative variants
With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage | 256GB |
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MSRP | $ 860 |
With 8GB RAM
RAM | 8GB |
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International
5G | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6 |
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4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) |
4G (TDD) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) |
With 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage
RAM | 8GB |
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Internal storage | 256GB |
With 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage
RAM | 12GB |
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Internal storage | 256GB |
Links
Full specifications | |
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Specs | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Specs |
PhoneArena Review | |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Review | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Review |
User Reviews | |
Samsung Galaxy S23 User Reviews |