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Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 9 vs Samsung Galaxy A23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A23 X Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India 128GB) 05Points
6.53"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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19Points Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 9 X
6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 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!

Redmi 9 (India 128GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 9 (India 128GB) vs Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)
+194 grams (6.79 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual ambient light sensor
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)7%
Thinner
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x2408 pixels126%
Higher resolution screen
269 PPIvs+400 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.53"vs+6.6"1%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP63%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 11vs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
10Wvs+25W150%
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.
802.11 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
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

32 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4X
128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)
eMMC 5.1
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
+25 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi 9 (India 128GB)Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)
ModelRedmi 9 (India 128GB)Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 9 M2006C3MII, M2004C3MIGalaxy A23 4G SM-A235F/Dual-SIM
Country or region availableIndia
India
(Global, International)AustraliaVietnam
(Global, International), Australia, Vietnam
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date6/10/20203/25/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)77.07 x 164.9 millimeters (3.03 x 6.49 in)76.9 x 165.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.51 in)
Weight194 grams (6.79 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi 9 (India 128GB)Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size6.53" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x2408 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)269 PPI400 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display features400nits[typ]Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi 9 (India 128GB)Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 15
User InterfaceMIUI 12One UI 4.1 / 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi 9 (India 128GB)Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz Kryo 265 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 273554 (v9)
Geekbench: 1632 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 6.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi 9 (India 128GB)Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (104GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi 9 (India 128GB)Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated 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 / Upload300/50 Mbps400/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi 9 (India 128GB)Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
(quad camera)
50 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/5"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm 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 sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi 9 (India 128GB)Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi 9 (India 128GB)Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)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

Redmi 9 (India 128GB)Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
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, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi 9 (India 128GB)Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Virtual ambient light sensor
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi 9 (India 128GB)Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered50 hours (2.1 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Redmi 9 (India 128GB)Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)
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: Black, Sky Blue, Sporty Orangeโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Peach

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi 9 (India 128GB)Galaxy A23 (SM-A235F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.51W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.359W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
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