Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy M23 vs Honor X9
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy M23 and Honor X9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy M23 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy M23, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,800 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 335,000
- against 249,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Honor X9, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 189 g
- against 198 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 25 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 335,000 Best value | 249,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 775 Best value | 416 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,891 Best value | 1,466 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Kryo 570 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 570 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU: 4 × 2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold and 4 × 1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Blue, Black, Copper, Orange | Black, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 165.5 mm | 166.1 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 189 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.3 % | 89.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Aluminium Alloy Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.81″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px Best value | 2,388 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | TFT LCD, Water Drop Notch, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | 90Hz, Capacitive Touch, Curved Glass, Frameless, Hole-Punch Notch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | 2G, 3G, 4G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | 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, QZSS Best value | A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS |
| 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 | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Host 3.1, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Virtual Proximity Sensing, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.78 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps Best value | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Dolby Atmos | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-M236B, SM-M236B/DS, SM-M236L | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | X9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | Virtual proximity sensing |
