Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 206 g | 168 g |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Feb 2023 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 14 Pro is ahead on our rating. Samsung Galaxy S23 is ahead on battery, wired charging, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S23 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz, 1750 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-On display, Dynamic Island | — |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 17.5.1 or later | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16 with One UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 8GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Card Slot | — | No |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 (128GB model), UFS 4.0 (256GB, 512GB models) |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), Super Steady video |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), stereo sound rec. | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF; SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps) | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable (12.38 Wh) | Li-Ion |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised); 15W wireless (MagSafe); 7.5W wireless (Qi) | 25W wired (PD3.0, 50% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Capacity | — | 3900 mAh |
Body
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm (5.81 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 206 g (7.27 oz) | 168 g |
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM (International), Dual eSIM support (USA) | Dual Nano SIM; eSIM |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 rated (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 7, 2022 | February 1, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, September 16 | — |
| Released | — | February 17, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 — 3,200 mAh for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro versus 3,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 — 206 g for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro versus 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 — Sep 2022 for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro versus Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Is the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 14 Pro 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 8/10.