Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Asus ROG Phone 5
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.78", Full HD+ AMOLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12.2MP+10MP/12MP | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP | ||
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
| Display | 6.1", Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.78", Full HD+ AMOLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12.2MP+10MP/12MP | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP | ||
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design, Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display and Multimedia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Design, Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display and Multimedia |
General
| Colors | Cream, Green, Lavender, Phantom Black | Phantom Black, Storm White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | March 10, 2021 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | April 15, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹74,999 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Colors | Cream, Green, Lavender, Phantom Black | Phantom Black, Storm White | ||
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | March 10, 2021 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | April 15, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹74,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5
| Type | Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Full HD+ AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2448 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 425 ppi | 395 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Full HD+ AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2448 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 425 ppi | 395 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Weight | 168 grams | 238 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame, Air Triggers (pressure sensitive area) | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom) | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers (tuned by AKG) | DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers), DIRAC tuned audio | ||
| Weight | 168 grams | 238 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame, Air Triggers (pressure sensitive area) | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom) | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers (tuned by AKG) | DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers), DIRAC tuned audio |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 660 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 6 | ROG UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 2 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 5G | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 660 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 6 | ROG UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12.2 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash, Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, OIS, EIS, Touch Focus, RAW, Pro Video Mode, PDAF, Digital Zoom, Macro Mode | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, 3-axis EIS, 4K UHD video recording, Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps) | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12.2 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash, Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, OIS, EIS, Touch Focus, RAW, Pro Video Mode, PDAF, Digital Zoom, Macro Mode | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, 3-axis EIS, 4K UHD video recording, Slow Motion video (4K at 120 fps; 1080p at 240 / 120 fps; 720p at 480 fps) |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 24 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 24 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Capacity | 3900 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 65 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | No | ||
| Capacity | 3900 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 65 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | No |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | CDMA, GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | CDMA, GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | ||
| 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 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Sensors |
