Motorola Moto G52 vs Samsung Galaxy M23 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Motorola Moto G52 vs Samsung Galaxy M23 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Motorola Moto G52Motorola Moto G52Global · 4GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy M23 5GSamsung Galaxy M23 5GGlobal · 4GB · 128GB · SM-M236B
Technical data sheets

Basics
Motorola Moto G52
Motorola Moto G52
Global · 4GB · 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy M23 5G
Samsung Galaxy M23 5G
Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-M236B
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.2Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.7Performance & Hardware 6.0Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.3Camera 6.3Camera
Connectivity score 6.9 Connectivity 7.8 Connectivity
Battery score 7.4 Battery 7.1 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.5
18 reviews
8.1
8 reviews

Technical specifications of the Motorola Moto G52 vs Samsung Galaxy M23 5G

Specs Motorola Moto G52 price comparison Motorola Moto G52
Global · 4GB · 128GB 		Samsung Galaxy M23 5G prices Samsung Galaxy M23 5G
Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-M236B
Inches 6.6" 6.6"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 87% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 74.5 mm
161.0 mm
8.0 mm 		76.9 mm
165.7 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 169 g 198 g
Micro SnapD. 680
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 750
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 216.000
v9 		335.000
v9
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5KJN1
2 3 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5KJN1
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 12 Snow Cone

Brand
Brand Motorola Samsung
Aliases -- SM-M236B

Release Date
Release date April 2022,
2 years ago 		March 2022,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Motorola Moto G52
Samsung Galaxy M23 5G
Motorola Moto G52
Samsung Galaxy M23 5G
Size
74.5 mm • 161.0 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.9 mm • 165.7 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 169 g 198 g
Usable surface 87 % 82 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance IP52 -
Colors
Black

White

Green
Black

Blue

Copper

Screen
Diagonal 6.6" 6.6"
Type AMOLED TFT LCD (IPS)
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2408 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2408 px
Density 400 Pixels per inch 400 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Infinity-V
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Infinity-V

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
8.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.7
8.5
Is it comfortable?
8.8
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.1
7.3
Number of reviews
18 reviews
8 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G
CPU 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold + 4x1.9GHz Kryo 265 Silver 2x Kryo 570 (Cortex-A77) 2.2 GHz + 6x Kryo 570 (Cortex-A55) 1.8GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 6 nm 8 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 610 Qualcomm Adreno 619

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
216.000
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 59% of devices
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335.000
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 68% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.1
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.4
8.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
5.7
8.5
Number of reviews
18 reviews
8 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KJN1 Samsung S5KJN1
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.64 µm 0.64 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.76" 1/2.76"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type

Macro lens

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.00 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.3
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
5.2
7.5
Quality of selfies
6.2
8.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.3
8.1
Number of reviews
18 reviews
8 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G --
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • SUPL
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • No official network bands

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.2
8.8
Quality of the GPS
8.1
8.9
And the WiFi?
7.8
9.1
Number of reviews
18 reviews
8 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
18 reviews
8 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 22%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 78%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 100%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 54%
    Every six months
  • 46%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 63%
    Every six months
  • 25%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
18 reviews
8 reviews
Prices
From $ 159 --
From $ 228 --

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