Apple iPhone 16
#122
Samsung Galaxy S23+
#75Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 16
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Performance
88.297.0
Camera
98.599.6
Display
91.295.8
Battery
87.491.9
Build
93.898.0
Connectivity
86.289.3
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
89.191.4
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1179 x 2556 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy S23+ has a larger 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 16 is powered by the Apple A18 chipset, whereas the S23+ utilizes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, both offering high efficiency.
- The iPhone's rear camera system includes a 48 MP wide and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, while the S23+ has a 50 MP wide, 10 MP telephoto, and 12 MP ultrawide configuration, with the S23+ supporting 8K video recording compared to the iPhone's 4K.
- Battery capacity is higher in the S23+ at 4700 mAh versus the iPhone's 3561 mAh, with faster charging capabilities.
- Both devices have premium build quality with glass fronts and backs, but the S23+ is slightly heavier at 196g compared to the iPhone's 170g, and they run on iOS 18 and Android 13, respectively, offering distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 16
Samsung Galaxy S23+
General
Release Date
2024, September 09
2023, February 01
Announced
2024, September 09
2023, February 01
Description
Versions: A3287 (International); A3081 (USA); A3286 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3288 (China, Hong Kong)
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
6.6"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak)
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1179
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Adreno 740
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
HDR, HDR10+
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3561 mAh
4700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3561 mAh
Li-Ion 4700 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only)15W wireless (Qi2)4.5W reverse wired
45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min15W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm (6.21 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight
170 g
196 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.08 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
0.95 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
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)
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer