Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 77/100 vs 66/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the bigger battery (4288 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 4288 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 168g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1199
- Better portability (83/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (47/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (83/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 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 / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | 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 | 211 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 114.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Samsung Galaxy S23 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (47/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (83/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.