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Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) vs Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A40 vs Motorola Moto G23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G23 X Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) 12Points
5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A40 X
6.5"
IPS

720x1600

50
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)

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 A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS) vs Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)} 11 Advantages Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)31%
Lighter
vs184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2340 pixels119%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+437 PPI62%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP56%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 16MP
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64GB (49GB available)vs+128GB (100GB available)104%
More internal storage for applications and files
5.9"vs+6.5"10%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 5MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP172%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
3100 mAhvs+5000 mAh61%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+30W100%
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.
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Panda King GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

32 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X
eMMC 5.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)
ModelGalaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy A40 SM-A405FN/Dual-SimLenovo Moto G23 (Dual-SIM) XT2333-1-DS MC3F9
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date4/10/20191/24/2023
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)69.2 x 144.4 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in)74.66 x 162.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.41 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.9" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~84% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)437 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedPanda King Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered400nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 13
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredMy UX

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP2ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 213096 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (100GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps300/150 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.213mmFF
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.75µm
2MP macro f/2.41.75µm
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.64µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)25 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution5760x4320 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3100 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy18 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, Coral
• 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+
• One UI
• Colors: Matte Charcoal, Pearl White, Steel Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A40 (SM-A405FN/DS)Moto G23 (XT2333-1 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.49W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)feature not registered
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