Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Samsung Galaxy A23
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Performance
64.8
90.4 ★
Camera
76.0 ★
40.0
Battery
86.0 ★
56.0
Gaming
58.1
92.3 ★
Overall
69.0
71.1 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
90.4/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
92.3/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
71.1/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A23
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.60"
6.70"
Display Type
PLS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2408
1080x2640
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 740
RAM
6 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Quad Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Dual Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), HDR, Video (4K@30fps)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
3700 mAh
Charging
Fast charging 25W
Fast charging 25W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct,
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1 with A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
Nano-SIM and eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164.5 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm
Unfolded: (165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm), Folded: (85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm)
Weight
195g
188g
Build Material
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Peach, Blue
Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 12
Android 13
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- 60Hz display only
- No 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A23 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy A23 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Samsung Galaxy A23 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A23 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is better for gaming with a score of 92.3/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A23 offers better value at PKR 78,499 with a value score of 2.8.
What is the price difference between Samsung Galaxy A23 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Samsung Galaxy A23 costs PKR 78,499 while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 costs PKR 368,999. The price difference is PKR 290,500.
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