Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 66/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 201g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 18 points higher (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (83/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (86/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (83/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.