HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A23
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680; launch prices were $180 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads — 48/100 vs 38/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy A23 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A23
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $219
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 197g
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A23, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro scores 10 points higher (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (43/100 vs 31/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Samsung Galaxy A23 — 32/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $219 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 24.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $39. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $39 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A23 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy A23 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on performance (43/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A23?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (43/100 vs 31/100).