LG G Pro 2 (D838) vs Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between LG G Pro 2 vs Samsung Galaxy M23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2022 6:24 PM, updated: 1/18/2023 3:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M23 X LG G Pro 2 (D838) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS+

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare LG G Pro 2 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 M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)

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9 Advantages LG G Pro 2 (D838)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+TFT Super IPS+Advantage TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+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
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
373 PPI	vs	+400 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.9"	vs	+6.6"12% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 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
3200 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh56% 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	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
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Model	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Phablet LG Optimus G Pro 2, LG D838, LG B1	Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (128GB+4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan, Vietnam	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	3/18/2014	4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	81.9 x 157.9 millimeters (3.22 x 6.22 in)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 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
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	TFT PLS
Screen size	5.9" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	373 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AB v2 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
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	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 1800/2600 (Bands 3,7)	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+, LTE	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
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital 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/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
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
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + 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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	S-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-47TH	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	370 hours (15.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
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: Titan, White, Silver, Burgundy • USB OTG On-The-Go • LG Optimus UI • LG Knock Code • Slow motion 720p@120fps • Dolby mobile sound	• Colors: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G Pro 2 (D838)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body)