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iPhone 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
Detailed specifications comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 and the Samsung Samsung Galaxy S23.
| Release Date | September 22, 2023 | February 2023 |
| Operating System | iOS 17, iOS 17 | Android 13, upgradable to newer versions (up to One UI 8.5), One UI 5.1 |
| Display Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz (adaptive 48-120Hz) Hz |
| Processor / Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Main Camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, Sensor-shift OIS, support for 24MP and 48MP photos | 50 MP, (wide), OIS |
| Selfie Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery Capacity | 3349 mAh | 3900 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| 5G Support | ||
| NFC | ||
| 3.5mm Jack |
Key differences: iPhone 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
- Samsung Galaxy S23 has the bigger battery (3,900 mAh vs 3,349 mAh on the iPhone 15).
- Samsung Galaxy S23 has the faster wired charging (25W vs 20W on the iPhone 15).
- Samsung Galaxy S23 has the higher refresh rate (120Hz vs 60Hz on the iPhone 15).
- Samsung Galaxy S23 has the higher AnTuTu score (1,500,000 vs 1,400,000 on the iPhone 15).
- iPhone 15 is the newer phone, released about 7 months later.
Generated from manufacturer specifications. Prices are reference launch prices in USD and vary by market.