Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim) vs Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M2 vs Motorola Moto G23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/14/2023 8:02 AM, updated: 3/14/2023 6:25 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G23 X Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB) Compare Sony Xperia M2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

720x1600

50
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)

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!

3 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim)	vs	25 Advantages Motorola Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)149% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+128GB (100GB available)19 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)5% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels122% Higher resolution screen
229 PPI	vs	+270 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+6.5"35% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 16MP51 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh117% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia M2 (Dual-sim)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia M2 D2302 S50h, Sony Eagle DS	Lenovo Moto G23 (NFC, Dual-SIM) XT2333-3-DS MC3FD
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), France, Norway, Sweden
Brand	Sony	Motorola
Release date	4/1/2014	1/24/2023
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.1 x 139.7 millimeters (2.8 x 5.5 in)	74.66 x 162.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.41 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	229 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Panda King Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	400nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-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 305	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 213096 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	1GB	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	128GB (100GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.75µm 2MP macro f/2.41.75µm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	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/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	14.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	597 hours (24.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, White, Purple • Sony Exmor RS camera • 3D Surround Sound • Sony ClearAudio+ • Sony SensMe • ANT+ • Java framework	• Colors: Matte Charcoal, Pearl White, Steel Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia M2 (Dual-sim)	Moto G23 (XT2333-3 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered