Blackview A100 vs Samsung Galaxy M23: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy M23 takes the win thanks to its superior chipset (Snapdragon 750G), faster charging, and the Samsung brand reputation. While the Blackview A100 offers decent performance, the M23 provides a more polished and future-proof experience, especially with 5G connectivity.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Blackview A100 | Samsung Galaxy M23 |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2021, June 21 | 2022, March 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, June | Available. Released 2022, April 08 |
| Body | ||
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| Dimensions | 166.3 x 77.6 x 8.8 mm (6.55 x 3.06 x 0.35 in) | 165.5 x 77 x 8.4 mm (6.52 x 3.03 x 0.33 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~82.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD | TFT LCD, 120Hz |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6771T Helio P70 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Adreno 619 |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | LED flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Single | - | 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), dual pixel PDAF 8 MP, (ultrawide) Auxiliary lens | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Single | 8 MP, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| 35mm jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, recording |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| - | Virtual Proximity Sensing | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 18W wired | 25W wired |
| Type | 4680 mAh | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Gray, Blue, Green, Pink | Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper |
| Models | - | SM-M236B, SM-M236B/DS, SM-M236L |
| Price | About 180 EUR | £ 195.34 |
| SAR EU | - | 0.78 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body) |
Blackview A100
- Large Display
- Very Affordable
- Decent Battery Life
- Less Powerful Chipset
- Slower Charging
- Lower Camera Quality
- Less Established Brand
Samsung Galaxy M23
- Powerful Snapdragon 750G
- Fast Charging (25W)
- Super AMOLED Display
- 5G Connectivity
- Samsung Brand Reputation
- Slightly More Expensive
- Potentially Larger Size
Display Comparison
The Blackview A100 typically features a large 6.5-inch display, often with an LCD panel. The Samsung Galaxy M23 usually boasts a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display, offering significantly better color accuracy, contrast, and viewing angles. Samsung's AMOLED technology provides a more vibrant and immersive visual experience.
Camera Comparison
The Samsung Galaxy M23 generally features a more versatile camera system, often including a higher-resolution main sensor and potentially an ultrawide lens. While the Blackview A100's camera is adequate, the M23 typically delivers better image quality, especially in low-light conditions, and more features.
Performance
Here's where the Samsung Galaxy M23 truly shines. The Snapdragon 750G is a considerably more powerful chipset than the Helio P70. Expect smoother multitasking, faster app loading times, and better gaming performance on the M23. The A100 can handle everyday tasks, but will struggle with demanding applications.
Battery Life
Both phones typically offer large batteries (around 5000mAh). However, the Samsung Galaxy M23's 25W fast charging provides a significant advantage over the A100's 18W charging, allowing for quicker top-ups.
Buying Guide
The Blackview A100 is ideal for users prioritizing a large display and a very budget-conscious purchase. The Samsung Galaxy M23 is a better choice for those needing 5G, smoother performance, a more reliable brand, and faster charging.