Motorola StarTAC 75 vs Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola StarTAC 75 vs Samsung Galaxy M23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2022 6:46 PM, updated: 1/18/2023 3:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M23 X Motorola StarTAC 75 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.3"
MONO

2x12

N/A

1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) Compare Motorola StarTAC 75 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 64GB)

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!

2 Advantages Motorola StarTAC 75	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)77% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1MB SDRAM	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X4095 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1KB	vs	+64GB (47GB available)49283070 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
23 millimeters (0.91 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)174% Thinner
Monochromatic	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
2	vs	+16 million7999998 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
2x12 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels108359 times Higher resolution screen
9 PPI	vs	+400 PPI43 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.3"	vs	+6.6"4 times Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
2G GSM	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(2G GSM)	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Virtual ambient light sensor, Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh9 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Hands-free callingAdvantage Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	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
Not supported	vs	+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

1 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

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📱 Model features
	Motorola StarTAC 75	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	StarTAC 75	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Motorola Star TAC 75	Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (64GB+4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Middle East), Ukraine
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	1/1/1997	4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	23 millimeters (0.91 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 98 millimeters (2.24 x 3.86 in)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola StarTAC 75	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
Display type	Monochromatic	TFT PLS
Screen size	1.3" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~3.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	2x12 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	9 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	2	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola StarTAC 75	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola StarTAC 75	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
Chipset	16bit	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola StarTAC 75	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	1MB SDRAM	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	1KB Flash (EEPROM)	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola StarTAC 75	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Mono-Band 1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 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
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	Not supported	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
	Motorola StarTAC 75	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	Not supported	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	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	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Motorola StarTAC 75	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	Motorola StarTAC 75	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	feature not registered	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola StarTAC 75	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
USB	Not supported	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Not supported	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	Not supported	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola StarTAC 75	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Not supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola StarTAC 75	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	2 hours	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	40 hours (1.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola StarTAC 75	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Not supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Monophonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	Not supported	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	External retractable antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray • 16 Languages • Phonebook with 100 entries • Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls	• Colors: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola StarTAC 75	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
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)