Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G23 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
50
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
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17 Advantages 
7 Advantages | 29 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| Full HD (1920x1080) |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| 4G LTE-A |
| +22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | |
| Model | Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) |
| Other model names | Lenovo Moto G23 (NFC, Dual-SIM) XT2333-3-DS MC3FD | Galaxy A9 2016 A910F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A9 Pro Duos |
| Country or region available |       (Europe), (United Kingdom), Germany, Spain, Italy, Ukraine |         (Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
| Release date | 1/24/2023 | 5/1/2016 |
| Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.66 x 162.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.41 in) | 80.9 x 161.7 millimeters (3.19 x 6.37 in) |
| Weight | 184 grams (6.44 ounces) | 210 grams (7.35 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 270 PPI | 367 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Panda King Glass | Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | 400nits[peak] | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | |
| System version | Android 13 | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| User Interface | My UX | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 213096 (v9) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (100GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (24GB available) |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/150 Mbps | 300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,28) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) |
| 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.75µm 2MP macro f/2.41.75µm | 16 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4608x3456 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/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.64µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | 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 | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | |
| 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/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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 | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 35 hours (1.5 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | 429 hours (17.9 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | |
| 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: Matte Charcoal, Pearl White, Steel Blue | • Colors: Black, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Pay • ANT+ |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy A9 Pro 2016 (SM-A910F/DS) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.62W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body) |