Samsung Galaxy S23 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy S23 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 5G | Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 64999 | Rs. 11999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 01, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S23 5G is Rs. 64999. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition has larger screen size of 6.4 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S23 5G's 6.1 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has display density of 422 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition has only 403 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.1% than Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition's ~ 84.2%. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S23 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 5G's 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S23 5G's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 5G | Samsung Galaxy M21 Prime Edition |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 01, 2023 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm | 159 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm (6.26 x 2.96 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 168 g | |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.1% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | Always-on display, 1750nits Peak Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA/Sub6 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom f/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 48 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) 8 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP f/2.2 (Depth Sensor) 2 MP with autofocus |
| Features | AR Zone, Bixby Vison, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Video Feature: Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow Mo, Video | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 12 MP 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF f/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 16 MP f/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| CPU | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3900 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |