Honor Win RT vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $384 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 66/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 3900); the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win RT
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $384 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 229g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Honor Win RT scores 9 points higher (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Honor Win RT — 80/100, 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 Win RT notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (83/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3249469 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $384 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win RT and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $415. Honor Win RT was $415 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (67/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (80/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (83/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Win RT edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win RT or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win RT or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.