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Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 5G X Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB) 10Points
6.5"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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12Points Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS) Compare Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro X
6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)

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Poco M3 Pro (128GB)} 10 Advantages Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB) vs Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (106GB available)136%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (45GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+405 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs400 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+18W20%
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.
vs15W
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)6%
Thinner
90Hzvs+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1080x2408 pixels1%
Higher resolution screen
6.5"vs+6.6"2%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP13%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Android 12vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
5G SA/NSAvs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BaroceptorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

34 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras
+27 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)
ModelPoco M3 Pro (128GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)
Other model namesPOCO M3 Pro 5G, M2103K19PG (Global), M2103K19PI (India)Galaxy A23 5G (Unlocked) SM-A236U1/DS
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date5/22/2021, Announced: 5/19/20219/2/2022, Announced: 8/5/2022
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)75.34 x 161.81 millimeters (2.97 x 6.37 in)77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 ounces)197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size6.5" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)405 PPI400 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate90Hz120Hz
Display features400nits[typ]Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)
System versionAndroid 11Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 15
User InterfaceMIUI 12.5 / 13One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.2
64GB (45GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkGlobal version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
India version:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 40, 77, 78)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (66, 71)
mmWave (41)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat6
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.41.75ฮผm
2MP depth f/2.41.75ฮผm
(quad camera)
50 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/5"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered720p@120fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Baroceptor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered40 hours (1.7 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Power Black, Poco Yellow, Cool Blueโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (128GB)Galaxy A23 5G (SM-A236U1/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.68W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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