Meizu M8 (8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M8 vs Samsung Galaxy A23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/6/2022 10:36 AM, updated: 12/8/2022 6:34 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 X Meizu M8 (8GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.4"
TFT

480x720

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB) Compare Meizu M8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Meizu M8 (8GB)	vs	31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)65% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
667MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)43% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
480x720 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen
255 PPI	vs	+400 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.4"	vs	+6.6"94% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP18 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
40 apps (Windows CE Apps)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)87499 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps1694 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

8 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

3.5mm jack

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📱 Model features
	Meizu M8 (8GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Meizu M8 (8GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Other model names	Meizu M8 2G, Meizu M8 miniOne 8GB	Galaxy A23 4G SM-A235F/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Europe), (Middle East), Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Russia
Brand	Meizu	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2008	3/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 108 millimeters (2.32 x 4.25 in)	76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M8 (8GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.4" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x720 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	255 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M8 (8GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
System version	Windows CE 6.0 Yamazaki	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M8 (8GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 667MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 273554 (v9) Geekbench: 1632 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M8 (8GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M8 (8GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	400/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Meizu M8 (8GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M8 (8GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu M8 (8GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AMR, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M8 (8GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M8 (8GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M8 (8GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA1200	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	50 hours (2.1 days)
Standby	179 hours (7.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Meizu M8 (8GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.2 • Meizu Mmobile GUI • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M8 (8GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DSN 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.359W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)