Motorola Moto G23 vs Realme C51 - Detailed Phone Comparison

Detailed Comparison

Specification
Realme C51
Realme C51
Realme

General

Launch Date January 24, 2023 August 1, 2023
Release Year 2023 2023

Physical

Volume 99.66 cm³ 102.59 cm³
Screen Size to Weight Ratio 3.53 "/g 3.62 "/g
Weight 184.3 g 186 g
Height 162.7 mm 167.2 mm
Width 74.7 mm 76.7 mm
Thickness 8.2 mm 8 mm
Foldable Design No No
Available Colors
  • Pearl White
  • Steel Blue
  • Matte Charcoal
  • Mint Green
  • Carbon Black

Display

Screen Size 6.5 " 6.74 "
Resolution 720 x 1600 720 x 1600
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Screen-to-Body Ratio 83.9 % 85.5 %
Pixel Density 270 PPI 260 PPI
Refresh Rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Typical Brightness N/A N/A
HBM Brightness N/A N/A
Peak Brightness 400 nits 560 nits

Hardware

Battery Capacity per Screen Area 118.34 mAh/in² 110.07 mAh/in²
Battery Density 50.17 mAh/cm³ 48.74 mAh/cm³
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
NFC Support Yes Yes
Chipset Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm) Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G57

Connectivity

USB Version 2.0 2.0
OTG Support 1
DisplayPort
DisplayPort Version N/A N/A
USB Features USB Type-C 2.0 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Software

Operating System Android Android
Initial OS Version 13 13
Maximum OS Version

Comparison Summary

1. Specifications Comparison

FeatureMotorola Moto G23Realme C51Practical Impact
Design
Dimensions (mm)162.7 x 74.7 x 8.2167.2 x 76.7 x 8.0Realme C51 is slightly larger and heavier.
Weight (g)184.3186Negligible weight difference in practical use.
Display
Size (inches)6.56.74Realme C51 offers a larger screen for more immersive content consumption.
Resolution (px)720 x 1600720 x 1600Same resolution, but C51's larger size results in slightly lower pixel density (260 vs 270 ppi), potentially impacting sharpness. Difference is minimal.
Refresh Rate (Hz)9090Both offer smooth scrolling and animations.
Peak Brightness (nits)400560Realme C51's significantly higher brightness ensures better visibility outdoors.
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Helio G85 (12nm)Unisoc Tiger T612 (12nm)Helio G85 generally benchmarks slightly higher in CPU and GPU performance, potentially leading to smoother multitasking and gaming on the Moto G23.
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz A75 & 6x1.8 GHz A55)Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz A75 & 6x1.8 GHz A55)Moto G23 has a slight clock speed advantage on two cores, potentially offering a slight edge in demanding tasks.
GPUMali-G52 MC2Mali-G57 MP1Mali-G57 generally offers better gaming performance compared to the G52 MC2.
RAM (GB)44Both have the same RAM, which might be limiting for heavy multitasking.
Camera
Main Camera (MP)5050Similar megapixel count, but sensor quality details are missing for comparison.
Selfie Camera (MP)165Moto G23 has a significantly higher resolution selfie camera.
Video Recording1080p@30fps1080p@30fpsBoth offer basic video recording capabilities.
Battery
Capacity (mAh)50005000Similar battery capacity, expected to deliver comparable battery life.
Fast Charging (W)3033Realme C51 offers slightly faster charging.

2. Key Differences Analysis

Motorola Moto G23 Advantages:

  • Slightly better CPU performance: Potentially smoother for demanding tasks.
  • Higher resolution selfie camera: Better quality for video calls and self-portraits.

Realme C51 Advantages:

  • Larger display: More immersive media consumption.
  • Significantly brighter display: Easier to use outdoors.
  • Slightly faster charging: Less downtime.
  • Potentially better GPU: Advantage in gaming performance.
  • Lower Price: Offers more value for the price.

Trade-offs:

  • Realme C51: Larger display comes at the cost of slightly lower pixel density, though the difference is minor. Lower resolution selfie camera.

3. User Profiles & Recommendations

Motorola Moto G23: Users who prioritize a slightly smoother overall performance and a better selfie camera experience.

Realme C51: Users who prefer a large and bright display for media consumption, value faster charging, and are on a tighter budget. Gamers on a budget may also prefer the C51.

4. Decision Framework

Key Questions for Buyers:

  1. What is your budget? The Realme C51 is generally more affordable.
  2. Is display size and brightness a priority? The Realme C51 excels in this area.
  3. Do you frequently use the selfie camera? The Moto G23 offers a higher resolution front camera.

Scenario-Based Recommendations:

  • Tight budget, heavy media consumer: Realme C51
  • Balanced performance and good selfie camera needed: Motorola Moto G23

My Choice: Realme C51

While the Moto G23 offers a slightly better processor for general tasks and a significantly better selfie camera, the Realme C51 provides a compelling combination of a larger, brighter display, faster charging, potentially better gaming performance, and a lower price. The slightly lower pixel density and front camera resolution are acceptable trade-offs considering the significant price difference and the benefits in other areas, especially for media consumption. For the majority of users, the C51 offers better value.

Emily Harper
Emily Harper

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