Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G23 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Refine 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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5.5"
TFT
TFT
720x1280
13
MP
MP
13mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB)
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21 Advantages 
4 Advantages | 27 Common items in both devices |
| eMMC 5.1 |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| +20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) | |
| Model | Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) |
| Other model names | Lenovo Moto G23 (NFC, Dual-SIM) XT2333-3-DS MC3FD | Galaxy J7 2018 (Sprint, Virgin, Boost Mobile) SM-J737PZDESPR |
| Country or region available |       (Europe), (United Kingdom), Germany, Spain, Italy, Ukraine |  USA |
| Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
| Release date | 1/24/2023 | 7/1/2018 |
| Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.66 x 162.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.41 in) | 76.2 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in) |
| Weight | 184 grams (6.44 ounces) | 181 grams (6.34 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LCD |
| Screen size | 6.5" inches | 5.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) | 720x1280 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 270 PPI | 267 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Panda King Glass | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 400nits[peak] | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) | |
| System version | Android 13 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 9.0 Pie |
| User Interface | My UX | One UI |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 213096 (v9) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (100GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1700/1900 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26) TD-LTE (41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| 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 | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.75µm 2MP macro f/2.41.75µm | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4128x3096 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/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.64µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| 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 J7 Refine (SM-J737P) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | 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 | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) | |
| 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 | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 31 hours (1.3 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | 768 hours (32 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) | |
| 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: Gold |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/8GB) | Galaxy J7 Refine (SM-J737P) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |