Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Apple A18
Display6.6", Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz6.1", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz
Camera50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP48MP+12MP/12MP
Battery4700 mAh3561 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB
Recommended ForDesign, Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Build Quality and Main CameraSoftware
ColorsPhantom Black, CreamUltramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black
LaunchFebruary 01, 2023September 09, 2024
AvailabilityFebruary 17, 2023September 20, 2024
Launch Price₹94,999₹79,990
TypeFull HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2XFull HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz60 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+Dolby Vision
Size6.6 inches6.1 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1179 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels2256 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch393 ppi460 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1750 nits2000 nits
Weight196 grams170 grams
FrontGorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP68 (dust and water resistant)IP68 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers
Chipset BrandQualcommApple
Chipset NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 2A18
CPUOcta-coreHexa-core
GPUAdreno 740Apple GPU
Software NameAndroidiOS
Software SkinOne UI 5iOS
OS Updates(Years)45
Camera Resolution50 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution10 MP12 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephotoUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto-HDR, Panorama, LED FlashHDR, Panorama, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationHybrid Stabilization
Video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), Stereo Sound Recording, RAW
Front Camera Resolution12 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesDual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, PDAF, Auto FocusAuto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS
Capacity4700 mAh3561 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Charging Speed45 w45 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes
Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0NvMe
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5
Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkHSPA, GSM, CDMA, LTE, EVDO, 5GGSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G, CDMA, EVDO
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6eWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth5.35.3
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo
Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesGalaxy AIApple Intelligence
SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, GyroscopeFace ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) Support, Emergency SOS via Satellite (SMS sending/receiving), Touch-sensitive Camera Button