Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16e

80

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

₹59,999

Was ₹54,999 7 day(s) ago

87

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Apple iPhone 16e

₹58,400

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

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
Battery4700 mAh3280 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForBattery, Design and Build QualityPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera

General

ColorsPhantom Black, CreamBlack, White
LaunchFebruary 01, 2023February 19, 2025
AvailabilityFebruary 17, 2023February 28, 2025
Launch Price₹94,999₹59,900

Display

Winner:Apple iPhone 16e

TypeFull HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2XFull HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz60 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10
Size6.6 inches6.1 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1170 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels2532 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch393 ppi460 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1750 nits1200 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

Weight196 grams167 grams
FrontGorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Apple Ceramic Shield
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 16e

Chipset BrandQualcommApple
Chipset NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 2A18
CPUOcta-coreHexa-core
GPUAdreno 740Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Software NameAndroidiOS
Software SkinOne UI 5iOS
OS Updates(Years)45

Main Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 16e

Camera Resolution50 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution10 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephoto
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto-HDR, Panorama, LED FlashHDR, Panorama, 3D (spatial) Audio, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationOIS
Video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording

Selfie Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

Front Camera Resolution12 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesDual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, PDAF, Auto FocusHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) Audio, Stereo Sound Recording
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus

Capacity4700 mAh3280 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Charging Speed45 w20 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes

Memory

Winner:Apple iPhone 16e

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

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkHSPA, GSM, CDMA, LTE, EVDO, 5GGSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Winner:Apple iPhone 16e

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6eWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth5.35.3
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo

Features

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, Ambient Light Sensor, Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via Satellite