Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) vs Motorola Moto G13 (XT2331-2 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus vs Motorola Moto G13 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
50
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1600
50
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | Moto G13 (XT2331-2 128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | Moto G13 (XT2331-2 128GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy S23 Plus 5G (SM-S916B/Dual-SIM) | Lenovo Moto G13 (Dual-SIM) XT2331-2-DS MC3FA |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Europe), (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
Release date | 2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023 | 1/24/2023 |
Depth | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.2 x 157.8 millimeters (3 x 6.21 in) | 74.66 x 162.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.41 in) |
Weight | 196 grams (6.86 ounces) | 184 grams (6.44 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | Moto G13 (XT2331-2 128GB) | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~88.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 390 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Panda King Glass |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
Display features | 1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display | 400nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | Moto G13 (XT2331-2 128GB) | |
System version | Android 13 | Android 13 |
Firmware update | Android 14 | feature not registered |
User Interface | One UI 5.1 / 6.0 | My UX |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | Moto G13 (XT2331-2 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1234088 (v9) Geekbench: 5073 (v5.1) GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 213066 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | Moto G13 (XT2331-2 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 4.0 | 128GB (100GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | Moto G13 (XT2331-2 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1920 Mbps | 300/150 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 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 () | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 () | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | 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 850/900/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 () | LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | Moto G13 (XT2331-2 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.41.75µm 2MP depth f/2.41.75µm |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.56" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.64µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) HDR10+ | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | Moto G13 (XT2331-2 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 12 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | Moto G13 (XT2331-2 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | 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 S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | Moto G13 (XT2331-2 128GB) | |
USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.3 + A2DP/LE | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | Moto G13 (XT2331-2 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | Moto G13 (XT2331-2 128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 10W Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | Moto G13 (XT2331-2 128GB) | |
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: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) | • Colors: Matte Charcoal, Blue Lavender, Rose Gold |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) | Moto G13 (XT2331-2 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.83W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.766W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body) | feature not registered |