OnePlus 12 (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy M23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2024 2:26 PM, updated: 9/24/2024 4:04 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M23 X OnePlus 12 (256GB) 33Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.82"
AMOLED

1140x3168

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5400
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare OnePlus 12 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? OnePlus 12 (256GB)

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33 Advantages OnePlus 12 (256GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
+3.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)53% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1140x3168 pixels39% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2408 pixels
+494 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+6.82"3% Larger screen	vs	6.6"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 64MP + 48MP170% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+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
+5400 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+100W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	25W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass Victus 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP55 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
220 grams (7.7 ounces)	vs	+198 grams (6.93 ounces)11% Lighter
9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)9% Thinner
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices

120Hz

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

5G SA/NSA

2000 Mbps

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 12 (256GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OnePlus 12 (256GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	加 12 (CPH2573, CPH2581, CPH2583, PJD110)	Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (128GB+4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Release date	12/11/2023, Announced: 12/5/2023	4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 164.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.47 in)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight	220 grams (7.7 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP55 certified: dust resistant and protection from short-term exposure to water jets	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus 12 (256GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display type	LTPO AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.82" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1140x3168 pixels	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	494 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	600nits[typ], 4500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 12 (256GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	OxygenOS 14 (Global) ColorOS 14 (China)	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 12 (256GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 750	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1812759 (v10) Geekbench: 5124 (v6) GFXBench: 157fps (ES 3.1 offscreen 1080p)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 12 (256GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 4.0	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 12 (256GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE International: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) India, China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	International: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) India, China: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE International: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) India, China: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 12 (256GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 64MP periscope telephoto f/2.670mm1/2"0.7µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.214mm114°1/2"0.8µmPDAF	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.43" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240/480fps Slow motion Dolby Vision Hasselblad Color Calibration Sony sensor	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 12 (256GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	21mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.74" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 12 (256GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	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, 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
	OnePlus 12 (256GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.4 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 12 (256GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) 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
	OnePlus 12 (256GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	100W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 10W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 12 (256GB)	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: Silky Black, Flowy Emerald, Silver (Glacial White)	• Colors: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 12 (256GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.18W/kg (head), 0.68W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body)