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Apple iPhone 15
Apple iPhone 15
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A16 Bionic
4 nm
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3349 mAh
20W
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6.1"
1179 x 2556 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
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Specs
Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S23
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
4 nm
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3900 mAh
25W
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6.1"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
8K@24/30fps
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Specs
2x3.46 GHz Everest
4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth
1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
6GB 256GB (NVMe)
6GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
8GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP
f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
10 MP
f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
1080p@960fps
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N66, N70, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N66, N70, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 15 with its Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Apple iPhone 15 offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy S23 provides 4 years. For security updates, Apple iPhone 15 offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy S23's 5 years.
Both Apple iPhone 15 and Samsung Galaxy S23 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Samsung Galaxy S23 offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Apple iPhone 15 also boasts a brighter screen with 2000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 15 offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Samsung Galaxy S23 features a larger 3900 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Samsung Galaxy S23 also supports faster wired charging at 25W, compared to 20W on Apple iPhone 15. Both phones support wireless charging at 15W.
Both phones feature the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
- Apple iPhone 15 – Check price here
- Samsung Galaxy S23 – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.