Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M23 vs Samsung Galaxy A80 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2022 5:29 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:13 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A80 X Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy M23 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

48mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non 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!

13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+198 grams (6.93 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)11% Thinner	vs	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2408 pixels1% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+400 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP6% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+5000 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3700 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.6"	vs	+6.7"2% Larger screen
(front) 8MP	vs	+(triple front camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

32 Common items in both devices

2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (108GB available)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
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Model	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM)	Galaxy A80 SM-A805F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	Brazil, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022	5/29/2019, Announced: 4/10/2019
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)	76.5 x 165.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 6
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
System version	Android 12	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 11
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.0	One UI 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 254214 (v8) Geekbench: 6934 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	600/75 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 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 Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
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 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 Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 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/6GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µm 0.3MP TOF f/1.230mm
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
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	Only digital 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	1080p@60fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Uses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating)
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
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/6GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
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
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	40 hours (1.7 days)	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
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: Phantom Black, Angel Gold, Ghost White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.3W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body)	0.22W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)