Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Realme GT 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/16/2023 6:34 PM, updated: 4/17/2023 3:06 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 X Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.74"
AMOLED

1240x2772

50
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB) Compare Realme GT 3 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? Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB)

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!

24 Advantages Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)30% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (222GB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (104GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+144Hz60% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1240x2772 pixels32% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2408 pixels
+451 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+6.74"2% Larger screen	vs	6.6"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP2% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+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
+240W9 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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP68 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
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+195 grams (6.83 ounces)2% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)6% Thinner
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
4600 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Android 13

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Other model names	Realme GT3 240W RMX3709	Galaxy A23 4G SM-A235M Single-SIM NFC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico, Peru
Brand	Realme	Samsung
Release date	3/17/2023, Announced: 2/28/2023	3/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 163.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.45 in)	76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Back: RGB light notification	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.74" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1240x2772 pixels (20:9)	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	451 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	144Hz	90Hz
Display features	500nits[typ], 1400nits[peak] HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 12
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	Realme UI 4.0	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1074427 (v9) Geekbench: 3898 (v5.1), 3980 (v6) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 273554 (v9) Geekbench: 1632 (v5.1) GFXBench: 6.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	400/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) China/India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	Not supported
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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) China/India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.216mm112°1/4"1.12µm 2MP microscope f/3.320mm	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps Sony IMX890	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
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/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.09" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
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 GT 3 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 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	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) 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 GT 3 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4600 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	240W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	50 hours (2.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
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: Booster Black, Pulse White	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach
☢️ Radiation rate
	Realme GT 3 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A23 (SM-A235M 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.63W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered