Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23
26.3Performance50.8
45.2Display53.3
41.7Camera47.3
43.7Battery47.9
78.7Features78.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A34 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins this phone face-off, 52.8 to 41.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+24) and display (+8). Samsung Galaxy A34 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
- 28% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $800
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 53 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 44
- 219% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,658,175 vs 520,000
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6 ″+8% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 425 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,750 nits+75% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.1 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 552,625Top 50% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 410,856Top 57% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 273,971Top 54% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 420,723Top 44% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 520,000Top 75% | 1,658,175+219%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Top 70% | 1,950+93%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Top 74% | 5,100+108%Top 33% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+28% | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 168 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.6 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
Related comparisons
Samsung Galaxy A34 5Gvs iPhone 13 miniVSSamsung Galaxy A34 5Gvs Samsung Galaxy A53 5GVSSamsung Galaxy A34 5Gvs POCO X3 ProVSSamsung Galaxy A34 5Gvs iPhone 12 Pro MaxVSSamsung Galaxy S23vs Honor X9cVSSamsung Galaxy S23vs Huawei P60 ProVSSamsung Galaxy S23vs Nothing Phone (3a)VSSamsung Galaxy S23vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+VS