Apple iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 64/100 vs 48/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S23 has the bigger battery (3900 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,000 vs 1,660,456); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone Air has the stronger camera (141 vs 133).
Apple iPhone Air
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550000 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 165g vs 168g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 67/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Bigger battery: 3900 vs 3149 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $799 vs $999
- Longer battery life (13/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Apple iPhone Air scores 16 points higher (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (70/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (70/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (13/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 133 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $999 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 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 Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 53.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $200.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (70/100 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 Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (13/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (70/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for everyday use.