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OnePlus Nord N300 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A23 5G

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OnePlusNord N300 5GSamsungGalaxy A23 5G
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2022September 2022
Display
Screen size6.56″6.6″
Resolution1612 × 7202408 × 1080
Sharpness269 pixels per inch400 pixels per inch
PanelLCDLCD
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Display typeIPS LCD, 20.15:9 aspect ratio, RGB colour gamutPLS LCD with 120 Hz maximum refresh rate
Pixel density269 ppi–
Screen protection2.5D cover glass; exact maker specifications do not name a glass grade–
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 810Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage64 GB64 GB
CPUOcta-core CPU, ARM Cortex-A76 performance cores up to 2.4 GHz; 6 nm processor (maker launch release)–
GPUMali-G57 MC2–
Memory4 GB LPDDR4x–
Storage type64 GB UFS 2.2; microSD expansion up to 1 TBDedicated microSD slot supports cards up to 1 TB
Cameras
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP8 MP
Main camera48 MP, f/1.8, autofocus; additional 2 MP f/2.4 depth-assist camera; electronic image stabilisation in maker launch release50 MP, F1.8, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera–5 MP, F2.2
Front camera16 MP, f/2.08 MP, F2.2 on UK SM-A236B
Video recording1080p or 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 720p 120 fps; time-lapse at 1080p 30 fpsFull HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fps–
Camera featuresHDR, portrait, Pro mode, panorama, slow motion, time-lapse, Extra HD, Nightscape and AI scene enhancement; front portrait and retouching2 MP F2.4 macro and 2 MP F2.4 depth cameras
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh, non-removable–
Wired charging33 W SUPERVOOC, 11 V / 3 A–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g197 g
Thickness7.99 mm8.4 mm
Height × width163.8 × 75.1 mm165.4 × 76.9 mm
MaterialsPlastic frame and rear (Android Authority)–
ColoursMidnight JadeAwesome Black on UK SM-A236B; Samsung UK also lists white, light blue and orange
ButtonsVolume key and power key–
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader and front-camera face unlockSide fingerprint reader
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, virtual gyroscope, ambient-light sensor, proximity sensor and barometer–
SpeakersDual speakers–
MicrophonesNoise cancellation–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS based on Android 12Android 12 with One UI 4 (GSMArena)
Software updatesOne Android version update and two years of security updates promised at launch (Android Authority)–
In the boxPhone, SUPERVOOC power adapter, Type-C cable, quick-start guide and SIM tray ejector–
Connectivity
Mobile networkUS T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile model; 5G NR n2/n25/n41/n66/n71/n77; connectivity depends on carrier deployment–
SIMNano-SIM and microSD slotDual nano-SIM plus dedicated microSD on UK SM-A236B
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.1
NFCYes–
USBUSB Type-C and 3.5 mm headphone socket; USB data version not published in maker specificationsUSB Type-C 2.0 and 3.5 mm headphone socket
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo and A-GPSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS

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