Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Tecno Camon 50 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $799 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 65/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster in AnTuTu (1,656,761 vs 1,059,715).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1656761 vs 1059715
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3185
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $799
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the Tecno Camon 50 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 1 points higher (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (58/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 — 46/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 66/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 1656761 | 1059715 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | $320 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 and Tecno Camon 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 leads Tecno Camon 50 Pro by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $479. Tecno Camon 50 Pro was $479 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (75/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (58/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 edges out the Tecno Camon 50 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 over the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.