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Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Motorola Moto X Pure edition (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A23 vs Motorola Moto X Pure edition phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto X Pure edition X Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB) 21Points
6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Motorola Moto X Pure edition (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 X
5.7"
IPS

1440x2560

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/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!

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Moto X Pure edition (64GB)} 10 Advantages Motorola Moto X Pure edition (64GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (104GB available)79%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (58GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)32%
Thinner
vs11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+6.6"16%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP185%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 20.7MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+25W67%
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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
195 grams (6.83 ounces)vs+179 grams (6.27 ounces)9%
Lighter
TFT PLSvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2408 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels42%
Higher resolution screen
400 PPIvs+515 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Virtual ambient light sensorvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
BSI sensor
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Moto X Pure edition (64GB)
ModelGalaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Moto X Pure edition (64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A23 4G SM-A235F/Dual-SIMMotorola Moto X Pure XT1570, Motorola Clark
Country or region available(Global, International)AustraliaVietnam
(Global, International), Australia, Vietnam
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date3/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/20229/1/2015
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)76.2 x 153.9 millimeters (3 x 6.06 in)
Weight195 grams (6.83 ounces)179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Moto X Pure edition (64GB)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.6" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2408 pixels (20:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)400 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Moto X Pure edition (64GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 7.0 Nougat
User InterfaceOne UI 4.1 / 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Moto X Pure edition (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 610Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 273554 (v9)
Geekbench: 1632 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 6.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Moto X Pure edition (64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (58GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Moto X Pure edition (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/150 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26)
TD-LTE 2500/2600 (Bands 38,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Moto X Pure edition (64GB)
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
20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Moto X Pure edition (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Moto X Pure edition (64GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Moto X Pure edition (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Moto X Pure edition (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Moto X Pure edition (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy50 hours (2.1 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Moto X Pure edition (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach• Colors: Black, White, Gray
• Fast battery charging: 34% in 15min
• Slow motion video
• Motorola Moto Maker
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)Moto X Pure edition (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.359W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)feature not registered
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