Apple iPhone Duo vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Apple iPhone Duo (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Duo leads — 72/100 vs 66/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone Duo has the bigger battery (4883 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Duo is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 4883 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 168g vs 254g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1999
- Better camera (67/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Apple iPhone Duo scores 6 points higher (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo leads (59/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, 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 Duo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (59/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (83/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 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 | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 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 | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Duo
- 4883 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Duo leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 114.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1200. Samsung Galaxy S23 was $1200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (97/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (67/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (59/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (83/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone Duo edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone Duo leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.