Samsung Galaxy A36 5G / Samsung Galaxy S23

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G: Galaxy A36 5G, international SM-A366B; 6/128, 8/128, 8/256 and 12/256 GB options vary by market. The US SM-A366U, Latin American SM-A366E and the Galaxy A56/A26 are separate models.

Samsung Galaxy S23: Galaxy S23 (2023); 8 GB RAM, 128 or 256 GB (options vary by market). The Galaxy S23+, S23 Ultra and S23 FE are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A36 5GSamsung Galaxy S23
Release year20252023
Display6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED; up to 120 Hz; Vision Booster; 1200 nits (High Brightness Mode)

Vision Booster adjusts colour and contrast in strong light to improve readability. Because of the rounded corners, the visible area measures 6.5 inches.

Samsung		6.1-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 48–120 Hz Super Smooth refresh; 1750 nits; 240 Hz touch sampling in Game Mode

The refresh rate varies between 48 and 120 Hz depending on content. Vision Booster adjusts the picture to stay readable in bright light. The size is measured as a full rectangle; the visible area is smaller.

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ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; larger vapor chamber

The vapor chamber spreads processor heat over a larger area, delaying performance drops during long gaming or video sessions.

Samsung		Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

Samsung introduced this version as a Snapdragon optimised for Galaxy and exclusive to the S23 series at launch.

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Memory and storage6/128, 8/128, 8/256 or 12/256 GB (market-dependent)

No microSD slot is listed for this model; storage cannot be expanded later.

Samsung		8 GB RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB

Usable space is lower because of preloaded software.

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Rear cameras50 MP main (ƒ/1.8, AF, OIS); 8 MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2); 5 MP macro (ƒ/2.4)

OIS counters hand shake for sharper low-light photos. There is no telephoto camera; zoom is digital.

Samsung		50 MP Wide (F1.8, 85°), 12 MP Ultra Wide (F2.2, 120°), 10 MP Telephoto (3x optical, F2.4, 36°)

The telephoto gives 3x optical zoom; zoom beyond that is digital.

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Front camera12 MP (ƒ/2.2); 10-bit HDR video recording Samsung12 MP (F2.2, 80°) Samsung
Battery and charging5000 mAh (typical), 4905 mAh (rated); 45 W wired charging (Super Fast Charging 2.0)

The typical value is the average capacity in IEC 61960 tests; the rated value is the guaranteed minimum.

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DurabilityIP67; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back

IP67 describes a lab test of up to 30 minutes in 1 metre of fresh water; Samsung does not advise beach or pool use.

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SoftwareAndroid 15, One UI 7; six Android/One UI upgrades and six years of security updates Samsung—
SecuritySamsung Knox, Knox Vault

Knox Vault keeps sensitive data such as passwords and PINs in a protected hardware area separate from the main processor.

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AudioStereo speakers Samsung—
Size and weight162.9 × 78.2 × 7.4 mm; 195 g Samsung70.9 × 146.3 × 7.6 mm; 168 g Samsung
ColoursAwesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime Samsung—
Cover glass—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

According to Samsung, the S23 series is the first S series to use Victus 2 glass.

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Battery—3900 mAh (typical); rated minimum 3785 mAh

The typical value is the average from third-party lab tests; the rated value is the minimum capacity across battery samples.

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Charging—Wired: about 50% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter and 3 A USB‑C cable; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

The adapter is sold separately. Wired charging is compatible with QC2.0 and AFC. PowerShare needs the battery above 30% to charge another device.

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Operating system—Android 13 with One UI 5.1 at launch

Samsung promised four Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates for the S23 series; timing varies by model and market.

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Connectivity—5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi 6E, Wi‑Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.3

Wi‑Fi 6E needs a router with 6 GHz support; availability varies by market and provider.

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Water resistance—IP68 (up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes)

Samsung does not advise beach or pool use.

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