Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 65/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus has the bigger battery (4674 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,972,476 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1972476 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 4674 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (86/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 168g vs 199g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 1 points higher (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (83/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 19.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (67/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (47/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (83/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on performance (86/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.