Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

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Samsung Galaxy S23

₹44,999

Was ₹38,999 1 month(s) ago

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

₹39,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Samsung Exynos 2100
Display6.1", Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz6.7", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+12.2MP+10MP/12MP64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP
Battery3900 mAh4800 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

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Recommended ForPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main CameraBattery and Software

General

ColorsCream, Green, Lavender, Phantom BlackPhantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red
LaunchFebruary 01, 2023January 14, 2021
AvailabilityFebruary 17, 2023January 29, 2021
Launch Price₹74,999₹81,999

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23

TypeFull HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2XDynamic AMOLED 2X
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10+
Size6.1 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Per Inch425 ppi394 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1750 nits1300 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23

Weight168 grams200 grams
FrontGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (dust and water resistant)IP68 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo Speakers (tuned by AKG)Stereo Speakers Tuned by AKG

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23

Chipset BrandQualcommSamsung
Chipset NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Exynos 2100
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 740Mali-G78 MP14
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UI 6One UI 6.1
OS Updates(Years)44

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23

Camera Resolution50 MP64 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleTelephoto
Camera 2 Resolution12.2 MP12 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideWide-angle
Camera 3 Resolution10 MP12 MP
Camera 3 TypeTelephotoUltra-wide
FeaturesAuto-HDR, Panorama, LED FlashLED Flash, auto-HDR, Panorama, Auto Focus, Digital Zoom
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationOIS
Video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23

Front Camera Resolution12 MP10 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesAuto Focus, Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

Capacity3900 mAh4800 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Charging Speed25 w25 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by)nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkCDMA, GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6eWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth5.3
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFCYesYes
RadioNoFM Radio

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)Ultrasonic (under display)
AI FeaturesGalaxy AICircle to Search, Chat Assist
SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)