Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB) vs Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Motorola Edge S Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/23/2023 3:04 AM, updated: 2/9/2025 5:36 PM

Compare Motorola Edge S Pro X Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1080x2400

108
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4520
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)

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!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	vs	9 Advantages Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)
+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR5X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR5
+256GB (218GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (109GB available)
+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.1
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+422 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.1 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP52 certified
120Hz	vs	+144Hz20% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
6.1"	vs	+6.7"10% Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 16MP83% Higher resolution main camera
1/1.56" inches	vs	+1/1.52" inches3% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 32MP166% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3900 mAh	vs	+4520 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
25W	vs	+33W32% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.

30 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

HDR10+

LED flash

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy S23 5G (SM-S911B/Dual-SIM)	Lenovo Edge S Pro XT2153-1-DS, PANY0000CN (128GB+6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023	8/16/2021, Announced: 7/29/2021
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 146.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in)	76 x 163 millimeters (2.99 x 6.42 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	422 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	144Hz
Display features	1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 15	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	My UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 740	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1231075 (v9) Geekbench: 4950 (v5.1) GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 4.0	128GB (109GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1920 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 ()	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 ()	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78)
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, 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 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 ()	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 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-S911B/DS 256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)
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) 108 megapixels 8MP periscope telephoto f/3.4126mm1.0µm5x-optical-zoomPDAFOIS 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm119°1.0µm
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/1.52" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical 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-S911B/DS 256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
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-S911B/DS 256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C SlimPort®
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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3900 mAh	4520 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	33W (11V/3A) Wired fast 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-S911B/DS 256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)
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: Midnight Blue, Iridescent White, Blue Vegan Leather • Protective case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 256GB)	Motorola Edge S Pro (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.75W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.963W/kg (head), 1.304W/kg (body)	feature not registered