Apple iPhone 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.6", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3349mAh, 20W | 4700mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.6", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3349mAh, 20W | 4700mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia, Software and Build Quality | Display, Battery, Gaming, Design and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia, Software and Build Quality | Display, Battery, Gaming, Design and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Cream, Phantom Black, Green, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 12, 2023 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | September 22, 2023 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹94,999 | ||
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Cream, Phantom Black, Green, Lavender | ||
| Launch | September 12, 2023 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | September 22, 2023 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹94,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1179 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2256 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 393 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1750 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1179 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2256 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 393 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1750 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Weight | 187 grams | 196 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Moto Spatial Sound, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 187 grams | 196 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Moto Spatial Sound, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A16 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 740 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | A16 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 740 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Digital Zoom, Geotagging, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait Mode | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, OIS, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Digital Zoom, Geotagging, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait Mode | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, OIS, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Writing, Live Translate | Galaxy AI | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Writing, Live Translate | Galaxy AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 15
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto Focus, Night mode, Portrait Mode | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Night mode, Portrait Mode | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Capacity | 3349 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 45 W | ||
| Capacity | 3349 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 15
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
