Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy M23 vs vivo V21e 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy M23 and vivo V21e 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy M23 | V21e 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 4.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy M23, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
- Max. download speed
- 3,700 Mbps
- against 2,770 Mbps
vivo V21e 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | V21e 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 335,000 | 250,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 775 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,891 | — |
| 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 with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| 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 | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | V21e 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Blue, Black, Copper, Orange | Blue, Black, Lilac |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 165.5 mm | 160.6 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 165 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.3 % | 84.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | V21e 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 44 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | V21e 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,408 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | TFT LCD, Water Drop Notch, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | V21e 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | V21e 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | V21e 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | V21e 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| 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 | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| 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, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.86 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.72 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.78 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps Best value | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | V21e 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Dolby Atmos | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy M23 | V21e 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-M236B, SM-M236B/DS, SM-M236L | V2055 |
