Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 66/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,658,175); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 190g).
Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Lighter: 168g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 72/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1658175
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 4 points higher (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1658175 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 47.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S23 was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (54/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.