Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (India) vs Samsung Galaxy M23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.99"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
eMMC 5.1 |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
Model | Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus (64GB + 4GB) MEI7 (India), Xiaomi Vince | Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (64GB+4GB RAM) |
Country or region available | ![]() India | ![]() ![]() (Middle East), Ukraine |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 2/22/2018 | 4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.45 x 158.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in) | 77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in) |
Weight | 180 grams (6.3 ounces) | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, aluminum back with plastic ends | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 5.99" inches | 6.6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 368 PPI | 400 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
System version | Android 7.1.2 Nougat | Android 12 |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 4.1 / 5.0 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
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 | 150/50 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE (Bands 40,41) VoLTE | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | 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 | 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 | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | 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 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
๐ท Camera | ||
Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12 megapixels | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.25ยตm 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 | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | 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 |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | 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, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, 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 | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 40 hours (1.7 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
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 | โข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold โข 2.5D glass screen edge โข 18:9 ratio screen โข MIUI 9.5 โข Silicone case included โข WiFi display, direct, hotspot | โข Colors: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note 5 (India MEI7 64GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) | |
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) |