Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Comparison between Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 15 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 8.1 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.6 | 7.9 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 15 Pro, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,000 nits
- against 1,750 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 461 ppi
- against 393 ppi
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,700 mAh
- against 3,274 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 27 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.78 GHz Best value | 3.36 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,641,883 | 1,751,221 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,908 Best value | 1,857 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,230 Best value | 4,917 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 cores at 3.78 GHz and 4 cores at 2.11 GHz | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 at 3.36 GHz, four Cortex-A715/A710 cores at 2.8 GHz, and three Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Silver, Titanium | Black, White, Grey, Green, Lime, Cream, Lavender |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 146.6 mm | 157.8 mm |
| Weight | 187 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.2 % | 89 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Titanium Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,274 mAh | 4,700 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 27 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits Best value | 1,750 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,179 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,556 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 461 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 3,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, OLED | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 26 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 4 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, OTA Sync, Tethering, Computer Sync, Infrared, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | NFC, eSIM, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Samsung DeX, UWB |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.14 W/kg | 0.95 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.16 W/kg | 1.04 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg | 0.77 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.98 W/kg Best value | 1.45 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, HID |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro | Galaxy S23 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,219 € | — |
| Model numbers | A2848, A3101, A3102, A3104, iPhone16,1 | SM-S916B, SM-S916B/DS, SM-S916U, SM-S916U1, SM-S916W, SM-S916N, SM-S9160, SM-S916E, SM-S916E/DS |
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