Honor GT Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $485 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 66/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3900); the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 212g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Honor GT Pro scores 17 points higher (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, 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 Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (83/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 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 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 98.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $314. Honor GT Pro was $314 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (70/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (83/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor GT Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.