Apple iPhone 17e vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 48/100 vs 38/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S23 has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,085,000 vs 1,660,456).
Apple iPhone 17e
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 2085000 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 5311
- Lighter: 163g vs 168g
- Cheaper: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 28/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 90/100)
- Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (67/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 4/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 10 points higher (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (59/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (59/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (13/100 vs 4/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | 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 | 163 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $599 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 25.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 17e is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (67/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (13/100 vs 4/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (59/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for everyday use.