A80 vs Galaxy S23

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2024

A80

$499

78.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.6

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery86/100

· 2023

Galaxy S23

$799

78.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera91/100

Battery58/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy A80:

✓$300 lower launch MSRP ($499 vs $799)
✓Larger 5,100 mAh battery capacity (+1,200 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Galaxy S23:

✓18g lighter chassis (168g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.1" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	A80	Galaxy S23
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED / OLED display	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Screen Size	6.67"	6.1"
Resolution & Density	N/A	2340x1080 (425 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	1,750 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android	Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	256GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Samsung GN3
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	12 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	8 MP	12 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	N/A	146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight	186 g	168 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,100 mAh	3,900 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	25W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	15W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$499	$799

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy S23 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy S23 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 91/100 camera rating.

When to buy A80:

Larger battery capacity: 5,100 mAh (+1,200 mAh more) · Lower launch price: $499 (save $300)

When to buy Galaxy S23:

Higher overall BeastScore: 78.8 vs top rival 78.6 · Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: A80 vs Galaxy S23

Which phone is better: A80 or Galaxy S23?

Galaxy S23 leads with an overall BeastScore of 78.8/100 compared to A80 (78.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 78.8 vs top rival 78.6 and Significantly faster wired charging: 25W vs max 0W.