Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.6", Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.2", FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | January 22, 2025 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | February 07, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹80,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold | ||
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | January 22, 2025 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | February 07, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹80,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Type | Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.2 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 393 ppi | 416 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 2600 nits | ||
| Type | Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.2 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 393 ppi | 416 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Tie
| Weight | 196 grams | 162 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68/69 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 196 grams | 162 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68/69 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 5 | One UI 7.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 7 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 5 | One UI 7.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 7 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | LED Flash, Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | LED Flash, Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, PDAF, Auto Focus | HDR, HDR10+, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, PDAF, Auto Focus | HDR, HDR10+, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | HSPA, GSM, CDMA, LTE, EVDO, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | HSPA, GSM, CDMA, LTE, EVDO, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | Call assist, Chat assist, Interpreter, Note assist, Browsing assist, Photo assist | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | Call assist, Chat assist, Interpreter, Note assist, Browsing assist, Photo assist | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
