Galaxy S23 vs 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G (supported until May 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy).
Value Score: Galaxy S23 67 · 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 65 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy S23 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,010mAh vs 3,900mAh — the 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy S23 | 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $175 | $170 |
| Display | 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz | 6.78-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER 3.0 (matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 3,900 mAh | 5,010 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 18W wired, reverse wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x | 50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm | 167.6 × 75.5 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 200 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | Not rated |
| Supported until | Feb 2028 | May 2028 |
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