Samsung Galaxy S23 vs iQOO 13
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.82", AMOLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP+10MP/12MP | 50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
| Display | 6.1", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.82", AMOLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP+10MP/12MP | 50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Cream, Green, Lavender, Phantom Black | Legend, Nardo Grey | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | December 03, 2024 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | December 10, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹74,999 | ₹54,999 | ||
| Colors | Cream, Green, Lavender, Phantom Black | Legend, Nardo Grey | ||
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | December 03, 2024 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | December 10, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹74,999 | ₹54,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 13
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.82 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 3168 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 425 ppi | 510 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 4500 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.82 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 3168 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 425 ppi | 510 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 4500 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Weight | 168 grams | 213 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Shatterproof Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning 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 | Snapdragon Sound, Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 168 grams | 213 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Shatterproof Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning 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 | Snapdragon Sound, Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:iQOO 13
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Vivo Funtouch | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 4 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Vivo Funtouch | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 4 year |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO 13
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, RGB Halo Ring Light | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, RGB Halo Ring Light | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Capacity | 3900 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | false | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 120 w | ||
| Capacity | 3900 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | false | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 120 w |
Memory
Winner:iQOO 13
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X Ultra | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X Ultra |
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, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| 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, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO 13
| 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 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| 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 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | AI Eraser, AI Photo Enhance, Circle to Search, Live Cutout, Super Documents | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | AI Eraser, AI Photo Enhance, Circle to Search, Live Cutout, Super Documents | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor |
