Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 48/100 vs 33/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,085,000 vs 1,660,456).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 2085000 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 5311
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 28/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (67/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 15 points higher (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (59/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (67/100 vs 24/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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 19 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 168 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Air leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 25.6% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (59/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (67/100 vs 24/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (90/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Air — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for everyday use.