Apple iPhone 14 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Apple iPhone 14 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 48/100 vs 34/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S23 has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 1,359,000).
Apple iPhone 14
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Better Geekbench Single: 2252 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5608 vs 5311
- Overall rating 34/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 1359000
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 168g vs 172g
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 14 points higher (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 28/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1359000 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2252 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5608 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | 133 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $799 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 14
- Main: 12MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 14
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 14
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 14 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Apple iPhone 14 by 18.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 28/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 67/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 14 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 48/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 14 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for everyday use.