Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus

80

Beebom Score

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

₹59,999

Was ₹54,999 16 day(s) ago

73

Beebom Score

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

₹82,400

Was ₹81,900 2 month(s) ago

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Apple A18
Display6.6", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.7", OLED, 60 Hz
Camera50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP48MP+12MP/12MP
Battery4700 mAh4006 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForBattery, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main CameraPerformance and Software

General

ColorsPhantom Black, CreamTeal, White, Ultramarine, Black, Pink
LaunchFebruary 01, 2023September 09, 2024
AvailabilityFebruary 17, 2023September 20, 2024
Launch Price₹94,999₹89,900

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz60 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+Dolby Vision
Size6.6 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1290 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels2796 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch393 ppi460 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1750 nits2000 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

Weight196 grams199 grams
FrontGorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Chipset BrandQualcommApple
Chipset NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 2A18
CPUOcta-coreHexa-core
GPUAdreno 740Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Software NameAndroidiOS
Software SkinOne UIiOS
OS Updates(Years)4 year5 year

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

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, LED Flash, PanoramaDual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationOIS
Video1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, 4K@30/60fps, 8K@24/30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, stereo sound recording1080p@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 Resolution12 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
FeaturesAuto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAFFixed Focus, HDR
Video1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS1080p@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

Capacity4700 mAh4006 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed45 w45 w

Memory

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0NvMe
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus

WLANWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.35.4
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesGalaxy AIApple Intelligence
SensorsAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support