Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi-Fi vs. Galaxy A23 5G: A Detailed Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi-Fi, a tablet-sized phone from 2013, and the more recent Galaxy A23 5G represent vastly different eras of smartphone technology. This comparison dives deep into their specs, performance, and features to help you decide which device best suits your needs.

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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Galaxy A23 5G is the clear winner. While the Note 8.0 boasts a unique form factor, the A23 5G’s modern chipset, 5G connectivity, superior display, and significantly improved battery life make it a far more compelling choice for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names	Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi-Fi	Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

Network
2G bands	N/A	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	-	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	-	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands	-	1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
EDGE	No	-
GPRS	No	-
Speed	-	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	No cellular connectivity	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
	-	2, 5, 30, 66, 77 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA

Launch
Announced	2013, February. Released 2013, April	2022, August 05
Status	Discontinued	Available. Released 2022, September 02

Body
Build	-	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Dimensions	210.8 x 135.9 x 8 mm (8.30 x 5.35 x 0.31 in)	165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
SIM	No	· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight	338 g (11.92 oz)	197 g (6.95 oz)

Display
Protection	-	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)	1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
Size	8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~64.8% screen-to-body ratio)	6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~82.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Type	TFT	PLS LCD, 120Hz

Platform
CPU	Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Chipset	Exynos 4412 Quad (32 nm)	Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
GPU	Mali-400MP4	Adreno 619
OS	Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4 (KitKat)	Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6

Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM	64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera
Features	-	LED flash, panorama, HDR
Quad	-	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens
Single	5 MP, AF	-
Video	720p@30fps	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera
Single	1.3 MP	8 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm - USA 8 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm - International
Video	-	1080p@30fps

Sound
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes
35mm jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes

Comms
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP	5.1, A2DP, LE
Infrared port	Yes	-
NFC	No	Yes
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	No	FM radio (market/region dependent)
USB	microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG	USB Type-C 2.0
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Features
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer (USA only)
	-	Virtual proximity sensing

Battery
Charging	-	25W wired
Music play	Up to 120 h	-
Talk time	Up to 8 h (multimedia)	-
Type	Li-Ion 4600 mAh, non-removable	Li-Po 5000 mAh

Misc
Colors	Black, White/Silver, brown	Black, White, Peach, Blue
Models	GT-N5110	SM-A236U, SM-A236U1, SM-A236B, SM-A236B/DS, SM-A236B/DSN, SM-A236E, SM-S236DL
Price	About 280 EUR	$ 84.44 / £ 129.00 / € 125.28 / ₹ 21,000
SAR	0.98 W/kg (body)	0.68 W/kg (head) 0.57 W/kg (body)
SAR EU	0.34 W/kg (body)	1.49 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)

Tests
Audio quality	Noise -85.2dB / Crosstalk -83.3dB	-
Battery life	-	Endurance rating 138h
Camera	Photo / Video	Photo / Video
Display	-	Contrast ratio: 1328:1 (nominal)
Loudspeaker	Voice 66dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 74dB	-25.9 LUFS (Very good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 318821 (v9) GeekBench: 1940 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

OUR TESTS
Audio quality	Noise -85.2dB / Crosstalk -83.3dB	-
Battery (old)	-	Endurance rating 138h
Camera	Photo / Video	Photo / Video
Display	-	1328:1 contrast ratio, 508 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker	Voice 66dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 74dB	-25.9 LUFS (Very good)
Performance	-	AnTuTu: 318821 (v9) GeekBench: 1940 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi-Fi

Unique tablet-sized form factor
Relatively compact for a large screen

Outdated processor
Low resolution display
Poor camera quality
Limited app compatibility
No 5G connectivity

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

5G connectivity
Modern chipset and processor
Good battery life
Bright and vibrant display
Affordable price

Camera could be better
Plastic build quality

Display Comparison

The Galaxy A23 5G’s display is a significant upgrade. It offers a higher resolution, brighter screen (508 nits vs. likely lower on the Note 8.0), and a modern panel technology. While both have a 1328:1 contrast ratio, the A23 5G’s overall visual experience is far superior.

Camera Comparison

While both have 'Photo / Video' capabilities listed, the A23 5G’s camera hardware is considerably more advanced. Expect better image quality, dynamic range, and low-light performance from the A23 5G. The Note 8.0's camera is outdated.

Performance

The A23 5G’s Snapdragon 695 5G chipset is leagues ahead of the Note 8.0’s Exynos 4412. The A23 5G’s octa-core processor and 6nm manufacturing process provide significantly faster performance and better power efficiency. The Note 8.0 will feel sluggish by today's standards.

Battery Life

The A23 5G’s endurance rating of 138h is exceptional. The Note 8.0’s battery life was decent for its time, but it pales in comparison to the A23 5G’s modern battery technology and power-efficient chipset.

Buying Guide

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Wi-Fi is for collectors or those seeking a very niche, tablet-sized phone experience. The Galaxy A23 5G is ideal for budget-conscious users who want a reliable 5G smartphone with a good display, decent camera, and long battery life.