Realme 6 (128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Realme 6 vs Samsung Galaxy M23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Realme 6 (128GB/4GB)
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11 Advantages 
10 Advantages | 29 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (108GB available) / 128GB (101GB available) |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +22 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Realme 6 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Model | Realme 6 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) |
| Other model names | Realme 6 RMX2001 (128GB + 4GB RAM) | Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |       Brazil, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Brand | Realme | Samsung |
| Release date | 3/5/2020 | 4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022 |
| Depth | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 162.1 millimeters (2.94 x 6.38 in) | 77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in) |
| Weight | 191 grams (6.69 ounces) | 198 grams (6.93 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 | ||
| Realme 6 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 405 PPI | 400 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 480nits[typ] | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Realme 6 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Realme 6 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G90T (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G76 MC4 800Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Realme 6 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Realme 6 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| 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 | 300/75 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 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 | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78) |
| 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, 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 | ||
| Realme 6 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.313mm1/4.0"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4mono | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm 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 on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Realme 6 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| 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/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Realme 6 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Realme 6 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| 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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Realme 6 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Realme 6 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W (5V/6A) Wired fast 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 | ||
| Realme 6 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| 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: Comet Blue, Comet White • Realme UI • Protective case included | • Colors: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Realme 6 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.14W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.71W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body) | 0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body) |