HMD Vibe vs Samsung Galaxy A23
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A23 leads — 38/100 vs 27/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A23 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A23 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Samsung Galaxy A23
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 195g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Samsung Galaxy A23, the Samsung Galaxy A23 scores 11 points higher (38/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 leads (44/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (44/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Samsung Galaxy A23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $219 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Samsung Galaxy A23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Vibe
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (32/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (44/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Samsung Galaxy A23 is noticeably better than the HMD Vibe — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy A23 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Samsung Galaxy A23 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Samsung Galaxy A23?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Samsung Galaxy A23 (32/100 vs 10/100).