Alcatel Idol X (6040) vs Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol X vs Samsung Galaxy M23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2022 5:29 PM, updated: 1/18/2023 3:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M23 X Alcatel Idol X (6040) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13.1
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Alcatel Idol X 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 M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

8 Advantages Alcatel Idol X (6040)	vs	23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)52% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)22% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+441 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+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
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)110% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5.49GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)17 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
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.6"32% Larger screen
(back) 13.1MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps47 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
2000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh150% 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.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Idol X (6040)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Alcatel One Touch Idol X Single-sim, OT-6040A	Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM)
Country or region available	feature not registered	Brazil, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
Brand	Alcatel	Samsung
Release date	6/18/2013	4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.5 x 140.4 millimeters (2.66 x 5.53 in)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (5.49GB available)	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/11 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 6040: 900/2100 - 6040A: 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13.1 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4208x3120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	340 hours (14.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue, Black, Red, Yellow • HD Voice • WiFi display • EAP SIM • Java framework	• Colors: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.264W/kg (head), 0.584W/kg (body)	0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body)