Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M23 vs Samsung Galaxy M52 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2022 6:46 PM, updated: 1/18/2023 3:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M52 X Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M23 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)
+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
+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 microSD slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (47GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)115% More internal storage for applications and files
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+173 grams (6.06 ounces)14% Lighter
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)14% Thinner
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
6.6"	vs	+6.7"2% Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP35% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 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
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster

32 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

120Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+25 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

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (64GB+4GB RAM)	Galaxy M52 5G SM-M526B/Dual-SIM 128GB+8GB RAM
Country or region available	(Middle East), Ukraine	India
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022	10/2/2021, Announced: 9/24/2021
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)	76.4 x 164.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.46 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.4% (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	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.0	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 504424 (v9) Geekbench: 2796 (v5.1) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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 microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40, 41, 66, 78)
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, SA/NSA
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 Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
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 64GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	10120x6328 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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" 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@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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 64GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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/ax [wifi6] (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	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	40 hours (1.7 days)	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)
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	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: Blazing Black, White, Icy Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy M52 (SM-M526B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.77W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body)	0.789W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)