Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Tecno Camon 50
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Tecno Camon 50 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate; launch prices were $799 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads — 66/100 vs 52/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 3900); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 201g).
Samsung Galaxy S23
Tecno Camon 50
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2100
- Lighter: 168g vs 201g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 39/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 58/100)
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $799
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 vs the Tecno Camon 50, the Samsung Galaxy S23 scores 14 points higher (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 leads (64/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 — 44/100, Tecno Camon 50 — 72/100; 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 S23 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (83/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Tecno Camon 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 1660456 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2100 | |
| Display | 6.1" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $180 |
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Camon 50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 50
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Camon 50
- 6150 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $619. Tecno Camon 50 was $619 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (75/100 vs 39/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (64/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (83/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Tecno Camon 50?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 50 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Tecno Camon 50?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Tecno Camon 50 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Tecno Camon 50?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Tecno Camon 50?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on performance (75/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 over the Tecno Camon 50?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 50 is a better fit for everyday use.