Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Kyocera Hydro
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M23 vs Kyocera Hydro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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3.5"
IPS
IPS
320x480
3.1
MP
MP
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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!
26 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 12 Common items in both devices |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| Compass |
| Hands-free calling |
| +5 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Kyocera Hydro | |
| Model | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Kyocera Hydro |
| Other model names | Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM) | Kyocera Hydro C5170, Cricket Kyocera Hydro C5171 |
| Country or region available |       Brazil, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam | feature not registered |
| Brand | Samsung | Kyocera |
| Release date | 4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022 | 7/17/2012 |
| Depth | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in) | 62 x 115 millimeters (2.44 x 4.53 in) |
| Weight | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) | 120 grams (4.2 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Kyocera Hydro | |
| Display type | TFT PLS | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.6" inches | 3.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~51.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) | 320x480 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 400 PPI | 165 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | feature not registered |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Kyocera Hydro | |
| System version | Android 12 | Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
| 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/6GB) | Kyocera Hydro | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655 |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 205 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Kyocera Hydro | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 512MB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 2GB |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Kyocera Hydro | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 3.1 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| 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 | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Kyocera Hydro | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 | 3.1 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 2048x1536 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | WVGA (800x480) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (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 |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Not supported |
| Touch focus | Supported | feature not registered |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | feature not registered |
| BSI sensor | Supported | feature not registered |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | feature not registered |
| Camera extras | 1080p@30fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Kyocera Hydro | |
| 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/6GB) | Kyocera Hydro | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | feature not registered |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Kyocera Hydro | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 2.1 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | feature not registered |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | feature not registered |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Kyocera Hydro | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Kyocera Hydro | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 1500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 40 hours (1.7 days) | 8.3 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Kyocera Hydro | |
| 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 | Not supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper | • Colors: Black • 2GB or 4GB microSD included • HAC (M4/T4) • WiFi hotspot • IPX5, IPX7 certified • IP67 certified dust tight and waterproof up to 1m for 30min • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) | Kyocera Hydro | |
| 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 |