Honor WIN RT2 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 66/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 1,712,393); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 1712393
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 238g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 15 points higher (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (83/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 1712393 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 200 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 135.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (97/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (78/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (83/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor WIN RT2 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor WIN RT2 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.