Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Honor 400 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/6/2025 7:00 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 7:23 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 5G X Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2412

108
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5230
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB) Compare Honor 400 Lite 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? Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)

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!

17 Advantages Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)116% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (102GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+171 grams (5.99 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)15% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x2412 pixels1% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2408 pixels
+6.7"2% Larger screen	vs	6.6"
+(dual camera) 108MP + 5MP92% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+5230 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+35W40% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	25W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.1 + A2DP/LE
+IP65 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
394 PPI	vs	+400 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

31 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

120Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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Model	400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Honor 400 Lite ABR-NX3	Galaxy A23 5G SM-A236E/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	(Latin America)	Philippines, Taiwan
Brand	Honor	Samsung
Release date	4/8/2025, Announced: 4/3/2025	9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 161 millimeters (2.94 x 6.34 in)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight	171 grams (5.99 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP65 certified: dust proof and protection from short-term exposure to water jets	Not supported
📲 Display
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2412 pixels (20:9)	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	394 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	3500nits[peak] 100% DCI-P3	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 15	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	MagicOS 9	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 7025 (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	IMG BXM-8-256 (900MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 400412 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (102GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 108 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2	(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	12000x9000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.67" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps	720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	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
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	feature not registered	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5230 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	35W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Velvet Black, Grey, Marrs Green	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 400 Lite (ABR-NX3 256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.492W/kg (head), 1.251W/kg (body)