OnePlus Nord 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $339 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 60/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,456 vs 1,542,660); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 193g).
OnePlus Nord 3
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660456 vs 1542660
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4384
- Lighter: 168g vs 193g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $339
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 61/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 6 points higher (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 leads (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the OnePlus Nord 3 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (90/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 3 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1542660 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1693 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4384 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $339 | $229 |
OnePlus Nord 3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus Nord 3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus Nord 3 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 7.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $110. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $110.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the OnePlus Nord 3 are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (56/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (83/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (90/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 edges out the OnePlus Nord 3 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The OnePlus Nord 3 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 3 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.