Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A23 vs Honor X20
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A23 and Honor X20: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Honor.
The verdict
Your pick: Honor X20, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A23 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.6 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A23, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Honor X20, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 424,800
- against 273,554
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Mali-G78 MC4 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 273,554 | 424,800 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,466 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold and 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Peach, Blue, Copper | Blue, Silver, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 76.9 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Body Height | 165.4 mm | 161.8 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.5 % | 89.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Polycarbonate |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px Best value | 2,376 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi Best value | 391 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Water Drop Notch, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 | 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, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.48 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.36 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.96 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A23 | X20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A235F, SM-A235F/DS, SM-A235F/DSN, SM-A235M, SM-A235M/DS, SM-A235N | NTN-AN20 |