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Updated February 13, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-quality camera and performance, the OnePlus 12 offers a better camera system and faster processing at a higher price. However, if budget is your main concern, the Samsung Galaxy A23 will save you money but comes with a less capable camera and lower performance. The OnePlus 12 also has a longer battery life, a more premium glass back, and a higher refresh rate OLED screen, providing a smoother visual experience than the A23's LCD screen. If having a headphone jack is important to you, note that the A23 includes one, while the OnePlus 12 does not. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the OnePlus 12
- Good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
- Best in class display quality
- Best in class performance
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy A23
- The Samsung Galaxy A23 has no clear advantages over the OnePlus 12.
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
7.8
4.7
The OnePlus 12 has good overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 has poor overall camera quality.
The OnePlus 12's camera struggles due to a 'Good' rating in selfie quality and the Samsung Galaxy A23's camera is considered even lower in performance with a 'Poor' rating in the same category, indicating a less satisfying experience for selfie enthusiasts. Additionally, factors like photos resolution, software experience, dynamic range, low light performance, and camera versatility further affect the OnePlus 12 with 'Good' ratings while the Galaxy A23 scores 'Poor', pointing to compromised photo and video capabilities overall compared to higher-end models.
Photo Quality
7.8
4.7
The OnePlus 12 takes good photos, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 takes poor photos.
The OnePlus 12 takes poor photos due to mediocre low light performance and limited camera versatility, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 struggles with a lower quality selfie camera, poor dynamic range, and overall weaker photo software experience. Both phones do not excel in camera performance; the OnePlus 12 shows some strengths, but the Galaxy A23's weaknesses are more pronounced across key photo attributes.
Video Quality
7.0
4.3
The OnePlus 12 takes good videos, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 takes poor videos.
The OnePlus 12 has a better video resolution and frame rate, along with superior software for video and stabilization, yet it still struggles with dynamic range and low light performance, leading to less than ideal video quality. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy A23 suffers from poor video capabilities across the board including low resolution/frame rate, weak software experience, stabilization issues, and poor dynamic range and low light performance, as well as subpar microphone quality.
Battery
8.2 Hours
9.3 Hours
The OnePlus 12 has 8.2 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A23 has 9.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$800
$350
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The OnePlus 12 has a price of $800 and the Samsung Galaxy A23 costs $350.
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Key similarities
Screen Size
The OnePlus 12 has a screen size of 6.82 inches and the Samsung Galaxy A23 is 6.6 inches.
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How the OnePlus 12 and the Samsung Galaxy A23 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| OnePlus 12 | Samsung Galaxy A23 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $350 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | OnePlus | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 6, 2024 | September 2, 2022 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.82" | 6.6" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 2408 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 510 | 400 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | LCD | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD8G3 | SD695 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.9/10 | 4.7/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.9/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.1/10 | 4.4/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide, Macro | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.2 Hours | 9.3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 5400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 50 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (10 watts) | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.47" x 2.98" | 6.51" x 3.03" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.76 oz | 6.95 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | No | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.1 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 7 | 5 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)2, 5, 30, 66, 77 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Silky Black, Flowy Emerald | Black | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | Yes | |
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Connor Nolan | October 2022
"With four years of security updates, a Snapdragon 695, and far and away the best display at this price point, the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G is one of the best values in the budget category you're likely to see for quite a while. Buy it if you want a super long support life for your budget phone."
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About OnePlus
OnePlus, established in 2013, is a smartphone brand that first became known for providing flagship-like devices, at a fraction of the cost compared to more expensive Android competitors. OnePlus focuses on creating smartphones with powerful hardware at reasonable prices. They also bring hardware features normally not seen in other Android phones sold in the US, such as their ultra-fast “Warp Charge” and the beloved “Alert Slider”.
About Samsung
Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.
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