Side-by-side technical data
Honor 90 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
Comparison between Honor 90 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A23 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Honor and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 90 Lite | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 4.7 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 90 Lite, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 179 g
- against 197 g
- Usable Surface
- 89.6 %
- against 82.5 %
Samsung Galaxy A23 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- against 22.5 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 894
- against 717
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 90 Lite | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 391,900 | 318,821 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 717 | 894 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,910 | 2,044 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 90 Lite | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Titanium, Silver, Cyan, Blue, Black | Black, White, Peach, Blue, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 74.5 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 165.4 mm |
| Weight | 179 g Best value | 197 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.6 % Best value | 82.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 90 Lite | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 90 Lite | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | PLS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 508 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,388 px | 2,408 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 391 ppi | 400 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPS LCD, 90Hz | PLS LCD, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Water Drop Notch |
Sensors
| Specification | 90 Lite | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 90 Lite | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | 90 Lite | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 90 Lite | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Infrared, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.68 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.57 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.49 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.25 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | 1,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 90 Lite | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | 90 Lite | Galaxy A23 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CRT-NX1 | SM-A236U, SM-A236U1, SM-A236B, SM-A236B/DS, SM-A236B/DSN, SM-A236E, SM-S236DL |
