PhoneLifespan

Narzo 80x 5G vs Galaxy S23

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Narzo 80x 5G (supported until Apr 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy).

Value Score: Narzo 80x 5G 70 · Galaxy S23 67 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme Narzo 80x 5G $150
Buy with care$6.88/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23 $175
Buy with care$8.74/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
Narzo 80x 5G 70Galaxy S23 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Narzo 80x 5G 55Galaxy S23 85

The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Narzo 80x 5G 55Galaxy S23 79

The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Narzo 80x 5G 100Galaxy S23 58

6,000mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Narzo 80x 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Narzo 80x 5G 26Galaxy S23 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Narzo 80x 5G 70Galaxy S23 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecNarzo 80x 5GGalaxy S23
Price (street)$150$175
Display6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, 950 nits peak6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery6,000 mAh3,900 mAh
Charging45W wired SuperVOOC25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP depth50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions165.7 × 76.2 × 7.94 mm146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm
Weight197 g168 g
Water resistanceIP69IP68
Supported untilApr 2028Feb 2028

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