Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2022 5:29 PM, updated: 1/18/2023 3:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M23 X Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

10 Advantages Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+405 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	400 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual ambient light sensor
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (49GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)106% More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)6% Thinner
90Hz	vs	+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1080x2408 pixels1% Higher resolution screen
6.5"	vs	+6.6"2% Larger screen
(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP15% Higher resolution main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 12	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
18W	vs	+25W39% 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.
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

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

+27 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	POCO M3 Pro 5G, M2103K19PG (Global), M2103K19PI (India)	Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (128GB+6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Brazil, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	5/22/2021, Announced: 5/19/2021	4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth	8.9 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)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	120Hz
Display features	400nits[typ]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 13
User Interface	MIUI 12.5 / 13	One UI 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPU	Octa-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 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 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 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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Global 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 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 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 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 Cat12 (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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.41.75μm 2MP depth f/2.41.75μm	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
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	feature not registered	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
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
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
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	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	40 hours (1.7 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 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: Power Black, Poco Yellow, Cool Blue	• Colors: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro (64GB)	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body)