Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 60 vs Samsung Galaxy M23 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.69"
OLED
OLED
1216x2688
50
MP
MP
13mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4750
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.6"
PLS
PLS
1080x2408
50
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 60 (256GB)
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28 Advantages 
8 Advantages | 17 Common items in both devices |
| 120Hz |
| LED flash |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| 2000 Mbps |
| Capacitive |
| +10 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Model | Mate 60 (256GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) |
| Other model names | Huawei Mate 60 4G (BRA-AL00) | Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (128GB+4GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |  China |    (Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International) |
| Brand | Huawei | Samsung |
| Release date | 8/29/2023 | 4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022 |
| Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76 x 161.4 millimeters (2.99 x 6.35 in) | 77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in) |
| Weight | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Kunlun Glass 2 | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Display type | LTPO OLED | TFT PLS |
| Screen size | 6.69" inches | 6.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~88.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1216x2688 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2408 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 400 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Kunlun Glass 2 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | Touch Sampling Rate: 300Hz | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| System version | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
| User Interface | ArkUI | One UI 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 9000S (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.62GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core) 3x 2.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.53GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Maleoon 910 MP4 (750MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 655561 (v10) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (101GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
| Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/3.4125mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°PDAF | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.4 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps 720p@960fps | 1080p@30fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 18mm lens | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4750 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 66W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable | 25W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 5W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 40 hours (1.7 days) |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Green, Purple | • Colors: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Huawei Mate 60 (256GB) | Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body) |