Samsung Galaxy A23
#1539
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
#1527Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A23
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Performance
78.978.4
Camera
47.468.5
Display
77.272.9
Battery
33.735.9
Build
89.792.0
Connectivity
62.255.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
57.357.4
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 Max has a slightly larger 6.67-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 Redmi Note 9 Pro Max utilizes the Snapdragon 720G, offering better processing capabilities.
- The camera setup on the Galaxy A23 includes a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max boasts a 64 MP main sensor without OIS, but supports 4K video recording.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the A23 at 5000 mAh and the Redmi at 5020 mAh, but the Redmi supports faster charging at 33W compared to the A23's 25W.
- For software, the Galaxy A23 runs Android 12 with One UI 6.1, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max initially launched with Android 10 and is upgradable to Android 12 with MIUI 13.
- Both phones have a glass front, but the Redmi features a glass back, enhancing its build quality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
General
Release Date
2022, March 04
2020, March 12
Announced
2022, March 04
2020, March 12
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.67"
Type
PLS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
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
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 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
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, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
32 MP, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
33W wired, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.4 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
165.5 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm (6.52 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
Colors
Black, White, Peach, Blue
Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.48 W/kg (head)
0.88 W/kg (head) 0.47 W/kg (body)
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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass