Samsung Galaxy A23 vs Samsung Galaxy M21
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Samsung Exynos 9611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", LCD, 90Hz | 6.4", AMOLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+5MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 48MP+8MP+5MP/20MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 6000mAh, 15W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia and Battery |
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General
| Colors | Black, Orange, Light Blue, Black | Midnight Blue, Raven Black, Iceberg Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 25, 2022 | March 18, 2020 | ||
| Availability | March 29, 2022 | March 23, 2020 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹19,499 | ₹12,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M21
| Type | LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.4 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2408 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 400 ppi | 403 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 420 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A23
| Weight | 195 grams | 188 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | - | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A23
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 680 | Exynos 9611 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A23
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Depth | ||
| Features | HDR, LED flash, OIS | HDR | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | EIS | ||
| Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 1 year(s) | ||
| AI Features |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Tie
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 20 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Digital Zoom | Filters, HdR, Panoramic View, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M21
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 15 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M21
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE, UMTS | GSM, HSDPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Rear Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
