Honor Win vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Honor Win (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win leads — 78/100 vs 66/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 3900); the Honor Win is faster in AnTuTu (3,991,174 vs 1,656,761); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Honor Win better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3991174 vs 1656761
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 229g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Honor Win scores 12 points higher (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win leads (95/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Honor Win — 70/100, 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Honor Win (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor Win (83/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3991174 | 1656761 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 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 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Win
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 140.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Honor Win was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Honor Win (67/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (95/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Honor Win (83/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Win is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Win and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Win has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Win leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Honor Win 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.