Apple iPhone 13 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
70
Beebom Score
75
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.1", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+12MP+10MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3240mAh, 20W | 3900mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.1", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+12MP+10MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3240mAh, 20W | 3900mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia and Software | Display, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia and Software | Display, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green | Cream, Green, Lavender, Lime, Phantomblack | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 14, 2021 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | September 24, 2021 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹74,999 | ||
| Colors | Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green | Cream, Green, Lavender, Lime, Phantomblack | ||
| Launch | September 14, 2021 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | September 24, 2021 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹74,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 425 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1750 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1170 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2532 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 425 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1750 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Weight | 174 grams | 168 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 174 grams | 168 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | Lightning USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 740 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 740 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, HDR, Night Mode, OIS, Optical Zoom, Panorama, PDAF | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, HDR, Night Mode, OIS, Optical Zoom, Panorama, PDAF | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera, Galaxy AI | |||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera, Galaxy AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 13
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Cinematic mode, DIS | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Cinematic mode, DIS | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Capacity | 3240 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 3240 mAh | 3900 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 13
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 13
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
