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Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) vs LG Extravert 2 (VN280)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M23 vs LG Extravert 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Extravert 2 X Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) 35Points
6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points LG Extravert 2 (VN280) Compare Samsung Galaxy M23 X
3.2"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/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 M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)} 35 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Extravert 2 (VN280)} 2 Advantages LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
+128GB (101GB available)201 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)90%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x2408 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+400 PPI174%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs146 PPI
+6.6"106%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP30 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps13071 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.153 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Virtual proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)68%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

8 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS / A-GPS, GeoTagging
+ specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
 
ModelGalaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)Extravert 2 (VN280)
Other model namesGalaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (128GB+4GB RAM)Verizon LG Extravert 2 VN280, LG VN280
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSamsungLG
Release date4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/20224/1/2014
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)55 x 112 millimeters (2.17 x 4.41 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LCD
Screen size6.6" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~47.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2408 pixels (20:9)240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)400 PPI146 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
System versionAndroid 12Proprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)32bit
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4Xfeature not registered
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
eMMC 5.1
512MB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps0.153 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
2 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras1080p@30fpsfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not 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+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
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/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy40 hours (1.7 days)6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered380 hours (15.8 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copperโ€ข Colors: Blue
โ€ข LED notification
โ€ข Facebook, Twitter
โ€ข Opera browser
โ€ข HAC (M4/T4)

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)LG Extravert 2 (VN280)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.03W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body)feature not registered
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