Apple iPhone Fold vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Apple iPhone Fold (2026) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Fold leads — 77/100 vs 66/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Fold is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,656,761).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Fold
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Apple iPhone Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3970 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10558 vs 5311
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (67/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Fold vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Apple iPhone Fold scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Fold | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3970 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10558 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x2713 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 4 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 4MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1920x2713
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Fold
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Fold and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Fold leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 53.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 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 is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone Fold is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone Fold has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Fold or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone Fold leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Fold over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.