Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)

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

9/6/2022 10:44 AM, updated: 5/19/2025 11:44 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 X Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.65"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB) Compare Huawei P Smart X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 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!

8 Advantages Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+427 PPI7% 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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels11% Higher resolution screen
5.65"	vs	+6.6"17% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 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
4.2 + 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.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) 8MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
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Model	Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Other model names	Huawei P Smart FIG-LX3, FIG-L23, Huawei Figo	Galaxy A23 4G SM-A235M Single-SIM NFC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2017	3/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.05 x 150.1 millimeters (2.84 x 5.91 in)	76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.65" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	427 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz	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
	Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	400/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (39,40,41)	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP	(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	4128x3096 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 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
	Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
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	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	50 hours (2.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
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: Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • Aluminum body • 2.5D glass screen • Screen protector included • EMUI 8.0	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P Smart (FIG-LX3)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.63W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered