Samsung Galaxy A23
#1809
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
#1894Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A23
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
49.550.9
Display
72.570.5
Battery
63.061.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
62.962.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A23 features a larger 6.6-inch PLS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S has a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A23 is powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset, whereas the Mi Mix 2S utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 845.
- The camera setup on the Galaxy A23 includes a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, compared to the Mi Mix 2S's dual 12 MP rear cameras, which offer optical zoom and 4K video recording.
- The A23 has a significantly larger 5000 mAh battery, while the Mi Mix 2S has a 3400 mAh battery with wireless charging support.
- Both devices have a premium build, but the Mi Mix 2S features a ceramic back and aluminum frame, while the A23 uses a plastic back.
- Software-wise, the Galaxy A23 runs Android 12 with One UI 6.1, while the Mi Mix 2S launched with Android 8.0 and is upgradable to Android 10 with MIUI 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
General
Release Date
2022, March 04
2018
Announced
2022, March 04
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
5.99"
Type
PLS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 630
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS12 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.4µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, 720p@240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
25W wired
18W wired, QC37.5W wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
150.9 x 74.9 x 8.1 mm (5.94 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
Weight
195 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), ceramic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Peach, Blue
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat18 1200/100 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No