Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)
The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G scores 4.8 in our rating, and the Motorola Moto G 5G (2022) scores 3.8. The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G leads in display, performance, camera, battery and value for money. At launch in the US, the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G cost $100 less ($299.99 vs $399.99). The Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is the newer phone, announced in August 2022.
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Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
- Faster wired charging 25 W vs 10 W
- Bigger screen 6.6 inches vs 6.5 inches
- Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Lower launch price $299.99 vs $399.99
- Newer model Aug 2022 vs Apr 21, 2022
- More RAM 4 GB / 8 GB vs 4 GB / 6 GB
Why choose the Motorola Moto G 5G (2022)
- Better water resistance IP52 vs None
- More storage 64 GB / 256 GB vs 64 GB / 128 GB
- Charger in the box
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A23 5GMotorola Moto G 5G (2022)
Overall
4.8
3.8
Display
7.2
5.3
Performance
3.8
3.1
Camera
4.9
3.9
Battery
4.5
3.8
Design
5.1
5.2
Software support
3.5
3.5
Value for money
3.5
1.0
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A23 5GMotorola Moto G 5G (2022)
Size
6.6 inches
6.5 inches
Type
LCD, Infinity-V Display
LCD, IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 × 2408 px
720 × 1600 px
Pixel density
—
270 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Protection
Gorilla Glass 5
—
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A23 5GMotorola Moto G 5G (2022)
Process
6 nm
7 nm
Max CPU clock
2.2 GHz
2.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 619
Mali-G57 MC2
RAM
4 GB / 8 GB
4 GB / 6 GB
Storage
64 GB / 128 GB
64 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 2.2
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microSD slot
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A23 5GMotorola Moto G 5G (2022)
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
50 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✕ No
Ultrawide
5 MP
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Rear cameras
4
3
Rear video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Front camera
8 MP
13 MP
Front video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A23 5GMotorola Moto G 5G (2022)
Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
25 W
10 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A23 5GMotorola Moto G 5G (2022)
Dimensions
165.4 × 76.9 × 8.4 mm
165.4 × 75.8 × 9.4 mm
Thickness
8.4 mm
9.4 mm
Weight
197 g
204 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Plastic
Plastic
Back
Plastic
Plastic
Water resistance
None
IP52
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Colors
Black, White, Light Blue, Orange
Moonlight Gray
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A23 5GMotorola Moto G 5G (2022)
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.1
5.1
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✕ No
3.5 mm jack
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✕ No
✕ No
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A23 5GMotorola Moto G 5G (2022)
OS at launch
Android 12
Android 12
Interface
One UI 4.1
—
OS updates
—
1 years
Security updates
—
3 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy A23 5GMotorola Moto G 5G (2022)
Announced
Aug 2022
Apr 21, 2022
Released
—
May 19, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$299.99
$399.99
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