Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone 12
87
Beebom Score
46
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Apple A14 Bionic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP+10MP/12MP (Front) | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3900mAh, 25W | 2815mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Apple A14 Bionic | ||
| Display | 6.1", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP+10MP/12MP (Front) | 12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3900mAh, 25W | 2815mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Multimedia and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Multimedia and Software |
General
| Colors | Cream, Green, Lavender, Lime, Phantomblack | Black, White, Product Red, Green, Blue, Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | October 13, 2020 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | October 23, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹74,999 | ₹79,900 | ||
| Colors | Cream, Green, Lavender, Lime, Phantomblack | Black, White, Product Red, Green, Blue, Purple | ||
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | October 13, 2020 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | October 23, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹74,999 | ₹79,900 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 425 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 425 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Weight | 168 grams | 164 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | Lightning USB 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 168 grams | 164 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | Lightning USB 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | A14 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | A14 Bionic | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, HDR (photo/panorama), Night Mode, OIS, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera, Galaxy AI | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence | ||
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera, Galaxy AI | AI Assistant, Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | Auto Focus, EIS, HDR Photos, HDR Video | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | Auto Focus, EIS, HDR Photos, HDR Video | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60/120fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Capacity | 3900 mAh | 2815 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 18 W | ||
| Capacity | 3900 mAh | 2815 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 12
| 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 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| 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 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
