Samsung Galaxy A23
#1809
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
#2041Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A23
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
49.548.7
Display
72.570.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
77.875.8
Overall
62.962.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A23 features a 6.6-inch PLS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has a slightly larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD with a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the A23 is powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 9 Pro uses the Snapdragon 720G, which generally offers better performance.
- The camera setup on the A23 includes a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro boasts a 64 MP main sensor without OIS, and it supports higher video resolutions including 4K.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the A23 at 5000 mAh and the Redmi Note 9 Pro at 5020 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 30W.
- Build quality is comparable, as both feature Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, but the Redmi Note 9 Pro has a glass back, making it slightly heavier.
- The A23 runs Android 12 with One UI 6.1, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro originally launched with Android 10 and MIUI 11, indicating a difference in software experience and potential updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
General
Release Date
2022, March 04
2020, April 30
Announced
2022, March 04
2020, April 30
Description
N/A
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro for Indian market
Display
Size
6.6"
6.67"
Type
PLS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 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 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 618
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
64 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)
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/120fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
30W wired
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)
165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.53 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
195 g
209 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Peach, Blue
Tropical Green, Glacier White, Interstellar Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Android 10, MIUI 11
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Android 10, MIUI 11
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes