OnePlus X (NA) vs Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus X 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 OnePlus X (NA) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2525
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare OnePlus X 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)

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!

8 Advantages OnePlus X (NA)	vs	23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)22% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+441 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+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
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)43% 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 (11GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.6"32% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	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
2525 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh98% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	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
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 8MP

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus X (NA)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
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Model	OnePlus X (NA)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	OnePlus X Dual-SIM E1005	Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (128GB+4GB RAM)
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Release date	11/5/2015	4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	69 x 140 millimeters (2.72 x 5.51 in)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus X (NA)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	5" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus X (NA)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 13
User Interface	OxygenOS 3.0	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus X (NA)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AB) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz 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 (578MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II 2.0: 1213 Basemark X: 10572	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus X (NA)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus X (NA)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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	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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, 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 Cat4 (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8)	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	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	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	OnePlus X (NA)	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)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.14µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	720p@120fps	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus X (NA)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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
	OnePlus X (NA)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
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, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus X (NA)	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	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus X (NA)	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
	OnePlus X (NA)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2525 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus X (NA)	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: Black • LED notification light	• Colors: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus X (NA)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.108W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.317W/kg (head), 0.42W/kg (body)	0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body)