The TECNO Camon 19 and the Samsung Galaxy A23 are two of the best budget smartphones in the market right now. The smartphones are part of A-list devices under the budget segment, that offer midrange specs at discounted costs.
The Camon 19 was launched by TECNO in June while the Galaxy A23 was released in April, the same year. Both bring various specs to the table and are great at performing their tasks excellently.
Today, we’ll be doing a comparison review to determine which of the two gives the better user experience while still offering the best value for money.
That said, let’s dive right into the article.
Unique Selling Propositions
Both gadgets feature decent technical profiles with individual highlights from sophisticated displays to incredible camera technology.
Design
| Specifications | TECNO Camon 19 | Samsung Galaxy A23 |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 166.6 x 74.4 x 8.3 mm | 164.5 x 76.9 x 8.4mm |
Both the TECNO Camon 19 and Samsung Galaxy A23 come with different but exquisite designs. The Galaxy A23 features the generic Samsung style that’s compact and easy to hold. The Camon 19, on the other hand, is sleek with flat-edged sides, a frameless camera module, and a starry sky rear cover.
The design was so good it won the iF design 2022 alongside the Phantom X. Of course not everyone will agree but in my case, the Camon 19 is hands down more stunning than the Galaxy A23.
Display
| Specifications | TECNO Camon 19 | Samsung Galaxy A23 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.8 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Display Resolution Density | 395 PPI | 400 PPI |
| Display Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Display-wise, the Samsung Galaxy A23 sports a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with 1080p resolution. As for the Camon 19, it’s 0.2 inches larger than its rival but features the same display type and resolution.
Larger displays are usually better when it comes to screen view real estate and higher aspect ratios. However, in terms of clarity, the Samsung Galaxy A23 reigns dominant as it has a slightly higher screen resolution density.
Camera
| Specifications | TECNO Camon 19 | Samsung Galaxy A23 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 64+2MP | 50+5+2+2MP |
| Selfie Camera | 16MP | 8MP |
| Flash | LED | LED |
When it comes to optics, the smartphones appear to be in a tie, and I’ll explain why. You see the Galaxy A23 packs a quad-camera set up with a main 50MP lens, a 5MP ultra-wide, and a pair of 2MP depth and macro sensors.
The Camon 19, on the contrary, comes equipped with a single 64MP lens complemented by a 2MP depth and an AI module. Now, traditionally, higher resolution cameras (Camon 19) are better especially when taking photos in low-lit environments, in a room for instance.
However, on those clear sunny days, standard resolution shooters (Galaxy A23) are ideal because of image sharpness and detail.
Performance
| Specifications | TECNO Camon 19 | Samsung Galaxy A23 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4/6/8 GB |
| Internal Memory | 128GB | 64/128GB |
| Micro SD | Yes, up to 128GB | Yes, up to 128 GB |
The Samsung Galaxy A23 comes equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6225 while the TECNO Camon 19 packs MediaTek’s Helio G85 chipset.
The Galaxy A23 comes with different RAM options ranging from 4-8GB. On the other hand, the Camon 19 brings 6GB of RAM expandable up to 11GB. Both are exemplary features and perform quite equally whether gaming or handling heavy-duty tasks.
Battery
| Specifications | TECNO Camon 19 | Samsung Galaxy A23 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 18w | 25w |
Both the Samsung Galaxy A23 and TECNO Camon 19 come with the standard Li-Po 5000mAh battery but differ in charging speeds. The Galaxy A23 charges 7W faster than the Camon 19.
Commentary
On paper, both the TECNO Camon 19 and Samsung Galaxy A23 are quite decent smartphones. However, Camon appears to provide better value for cash especially when you consider its design and camera profile.
Alfred Gitonga is a passionate tech news writer with a deep interest in smartphones and related technologies. He is a staff writer at Mobitrends.co.ke.
