Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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Beebom Score
73
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Apple A18 | ||
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Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", OLED, 60 Hz | ||
Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 48MP+12MP/12MP | ||
Battery | 4700 mAh | 4006 mAh | ||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Apple A18 | ||
Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", OLED, 60 Hz | ||
Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 48MP+12MP/12MP | ||
Battery | 4700 mAh | 4006 mAh | ||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
Recommended For | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance and Software | ||
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Recommended For | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance and Software |
General
Colors | Phantom Black, Cream | Teal, White, Ultramarine, Black, Pink | ||
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Launch | February 01, 2023 | September 09, 2024 | ||
Availability | February 17, 2023 | September 20, 2024 | ||
Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹89,900 | ||
Colors | Phantom Black, Cream | Teal, White, Ultramarine, Black, Pink | ||
Launch | February 01, 2023 | September 09, 2024 | ||
Availability | February 17, 2023 | September 20, 2024 | ||
Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹89,900 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
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Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1290 pixels | ||
Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2796 pixels | ||
Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
Pixel Per Inch | 393 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 2000 nits | ||
Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1290 pixels | ||
Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2796 pixels | ||
Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
Pixel Per Inch | 393 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Weight | 196 grams | 199 grams | ||
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Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield | ||
Back | Glass | Glass | ||
Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass | ||
Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
Weight | 196 grams | 199 grams | ||
Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield | ||
Back | Glass | Glass | ||
Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass | ||
Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
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Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | A18 | ||
CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
GPU | Adreno 740 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 5 year | ||
Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | A18 | ||
CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
GPU | Adreno 740 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 5 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
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Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
Video | 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, 4K@30/60fps, 8K@24/30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, stereo sound recording | 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
Video | 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, 4K@30/60fps, 8K@24/30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, stereo sound recording | 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
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Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | Fixed Focus, HDR | ||
Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | Fixed Focus, HDR | ||
Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4006 mAh | ||
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
Charging Speed | 45 w | 45 w | ||
Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4006 mAh | ||
Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
Charging Speed | 45 w | 45 w |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
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Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
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Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 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, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
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Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
Radio | No | No | ||
WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
Radio | No | No |
Features
Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
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AI Features | Galaxy AI | Apple Intelligence | ||
Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
AI Features | Galaxy AI | Apple Intelligence | ||
Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |