Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) vs Motorola Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs Motorola Moto G60S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.8"
IPS
IPS
1080x2460
64
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G60S (XT2133-2 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!
12 Advantages 
16 Advantages | 30 Common items in both devices |
| 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 120Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| +23 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) |
| Other model names | Galaxy A23 5G (AT&T, T-Mobile) SM-A236U | Lenovo Moto G60S XT2133-2 (4GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  USA |   (Europe), (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
| Release date | 9/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022 | 8/12/2021 |
| Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in) | 75.88 x 169.61 millimeters (2.99 x 6.68 in) |
| Weight | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) | 212 grams (7.42 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | |
| Display type | TFT PLS | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.6" inches | 6.8" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2460 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 400 PPI | 395 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | 450nits[typ] HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 15 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0 | My UX |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G95 (MT6785V) (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz) | ARM Mali-G76 MC4 (900MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Geekbench: 1653 (v5.1) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 300/150 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 30, 66) mmWave (77) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| 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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/5"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.483°1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.480°1.75µm |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 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 | 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 | 720p@120fps | 1080p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | LED |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (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 | 1µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Moto G60S (XT2133-2 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | |
| 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 | 5.1 + 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 | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Baroceptor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 50W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 40 hours (1.7 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Moto G60S (XT2133-2 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, White, Blue, Peach | • Colors: Ink Blue, Iced Mint • Protective case included |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U) | Moto G60S (XT2133-2 128GB/4GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.68W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.65W/kg (head), 1.79W/kg (body) |