Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs Apple iPhone 14 Plus

Overall winner
Samsung Galaxy S23+

Samsung Galaxy S23+

Samsung · Phone

7.3/ 10 — Good

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Apple iPhone 14 Plus

Apple iPhone 14 Plus

Apple · Phone

6.5/ 10 — Average

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Which is better?

  • Samsung Galaxy S23+ wins narrowly over Apple iPhone 14 Plus — 7.3 overall against 6.5.
  • Samsung Galaxy S23+ takes 3 of the 8 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Samsung Galaxy S23+ has the bigger battery — 4,700 mAh against 4,323 mAh.
  • On paper, Samsung Galaxy S23+ has the higher-resolution main camera — 50 MP against 12 MP.
  • Samsung Galaxy S23+ charges faster — 45W wired against 15W.

Category scores

CategorySamsung Galaxy S23+Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Performance6.6Better5.8
Camera7.2Better4.9
Display7.8Tie7.6Tie
Battery7.6Better6.3
Design & Build7.2Tie7.2Tie
Software7.48.5Better
Audio6.9Tie6.9Tie
Call Quality7.8Tie7.8Tie

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SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S23+Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date17 Feb 20237 Oct 2022
Platform
OSAndroidiOS
OS versionAndroid 13, upgradable to Android 17, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 9.0iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 27.2
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Apple A15 Bionic
Chipset (as published)Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPUAdreno 740Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)8 GB RAM + 256 GB · 8 GB RAM + 512 GB6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 256 GB · 6 GB RAM + 512 GB
Card slotNoneNone
Display
Display size6.6″6.7″
Resolution1,080 × 2,340 pixels1,284 × 2,778 pixels
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz—
Brightness (peak)1,750 nits1,200 nits
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield glass
Battery
Battery capacity4,700 mAh4,323 mAh
Wired charging45W15W
Wireless chargingYesYes
Body & build
Dimensions157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm160.8 × 78.1 × 7.8 mm
Weight196 g203 g
MaterialsGlass, AluminiumGlass, Aluminium
ColoursPhantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, LimeMidnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red, Yellow
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGLightning, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
LoudspeakerStereoStereo
3.5mm jackNoNo
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, BarometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
FingerprintUltrasonic (under-display)—
Face unlock—Yes
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Camera
Rear cameras50 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS) · 10 MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) · 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.2)12 MP wide (f/1.5, OIS) · 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.4)
Front cameras12 MP wide (f/2.2)12 MP depth (f/1.9)
Video (max)8K@24/30fps4K@24/25/30/60fps
Additional specifications
Network · Bands 2gGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network · Bands 3gHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Network · Bands 4g1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2886, A2888
Network · Bands 5g1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2886, A2888
Network · SpeedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Main Camera · FeaturesLED flash, auto-HDR, panoramaDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Main Camera · Video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Camera · Single12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Selfie Camera · FeaturesHDR, HDR10+HDR
Selfie Camera · Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Connectivity · RadioNoNo
Misc · ModelsSM-S916B, SM-S916B/DS, SM-S916U, SM-S916U1, SM-S916W, SM-S916N, SM-S9160, SM-S916E, SM-S916E/DSA2886, A2632, A2885, A2888, A2887, iphone14,8
Misc · Sar0.95 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)1.14 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
Misc · Sar Eu0.77 W/kg (head) 1.45 W/kg (body)0.99 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Misc · Price$ 287.99 / £ 299.00 / € 377.59$ 298.44 / £ 290.00 / € 355.00

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