Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A23 vs BLU Bold N2
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A23 and BLU Bold N2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and BLU.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A23 | Bold N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.6 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 4.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 4.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A23, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,200 mAh
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
BLU Bold N2, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 396,439
- against 273,554
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against PLS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | Bold N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 810 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 273,554 | 396,439 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,466 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold and 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | Bold N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Peach, Blue, Copper | Cyan, Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 76.9 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165.4 mm | 158.7 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 180 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.5 % | 90.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | Bold N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | Bold N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi Best value | 390 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Water Drop Notch, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | Bold N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | Bold N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | Bold N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | Bold N2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing | FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.48 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.36 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.96 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | Bold N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | Bold N2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A235F, SM-A235F/DS, SM-A235F/DSN, SM-A235M, SM-A235M/DS, SM-A235N | — |
