Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.5", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12MP+10MP/12MP (Front) | 12MP+12MP+12MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3900mAh, 25W | 4500mAh, 30W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Multimedia, Software and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Cream, Green, Lavender, Lime, Phantom Black | Frosted Black, Frosted Gray, Frosted Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | April 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | August 25, 2021 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹74,999 | ₹1,09,702 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1644 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 3840 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 425 ppi | 643 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 4K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 560 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Weight | 168 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified) | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 660 |
Main Camera
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Eye-Tracking, HDR, OIS | |||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 5-axis gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Sony Xperia UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera, Galaxy AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+ | Hand Gesture, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Capacity | 3900 mAh | 4500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 30 W |
Memory
Winner:Sony Xperia 1 III
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| 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 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
