Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Huawei Mate X

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M23 vs Huawei Mate X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2022 6:24 PM, updated: 1/18/2023 3:48 AM

Compare Huawei Mate X X Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Huawei Mate X Compare Samsung Galaxy M23 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

8"
OLED

2200x2480

40
MP

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate X

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 Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)	vs	17 Advantages Huawei Mate X
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB nano-Memory
+198 grams (6.93 ounces)49% Lighter	vs	295 grams (10.33 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)31% Thinner	vs	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps43% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps
+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.26GHz 64bit Octa-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (101GB available)	vs	+512GB (494GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum bodyAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2408 pixels	vs	+2200x2480 pixels110% Higher resolution screen
400 PPI	vs	+414 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.6"	vs	+8"21% Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 40MP + 16MP + 8MP + 0.3MP7% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
25W	vs	+55W120% 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.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)	Huawei Mate X
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Model	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)	Mate X
Other model names	Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (128GB+4GB RAM)	Huawei Mate X 5G foldable TAH-AN00
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022	5/1/2019
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)	146.2 x 161.3 millimeters (5.76 x 6.35 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	295 grams (10.33 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)	Huawei Mate X
Display type	TFT PLS	OLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	2200x2480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	414 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)	Huawei Mate X
System version	Android 12	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)	Huawei Mate X
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)	Huawei Mate X
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	512GB (494GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)	Huawei Mate X
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	1400/200 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)	Huawei Mate X
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(quad camera) 40 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.217mm 8MP telephoto f/2.452mmOIS 0.3MP TOF Time-of-Flight
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	Digital and optical 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	1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)	Huawei Mate X
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)	Huawei Mate X
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
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 M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)	Huawei Mate X
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + 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, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)	Huawei Mate X
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)	Huawei Mate X
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	55W Wired fast charging
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 M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)	Huawei Mate X
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper	• Colors: Interstellar Blue • Cover display: 6.6" AMOLED 1148x2480 (19.5:9) • EMUI 9.1 • Leica optics (camera) • Huawei SuperCharge (85% in 30min)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)	Huawei Mate X
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body)	feature not registered