Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 69/100 vs 48/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the bigger battery (3998 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,590,000 vs 1,660,456); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the stronger camera (168 vs 133); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 206g).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 2590000 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 3998 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (21/100 vs 13/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 168g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1099
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 21 points higher (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (71/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (71/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (21/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2590000 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | 133 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $1099 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 56.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $300.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (71/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (94/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (21/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (90/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 by 21 points (69/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (71/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for everyday use.