Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Samsung Galaxy S23
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 13 mini and the Samsung Galaxy S23, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,438 mAh | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 5.4 in | 6.1 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 141 g | 168 g |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Feb 2023 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 13 mini is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S23 is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S23 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Researched with AI assistance by infozme.com from manufacturer and retailer sources — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz, 1750 nits (peak) |
| Size | 5.4 inches, 71.9 cm² (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~476 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield front | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch | — |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| OS | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 17.5.1 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16 with One UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | 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 (4-core graphics) | Adreno 740 |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 (128GB model), UFS 4.0 (256GB, 512GB models) |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Modules | Dual 12 MP | — |
| Wide | 12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | — |
| Ultra Wide | 12 MP, f/2.4, 120°, 13mm (ultrawide) | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic mode, Photographic Styles | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 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 |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Modules | Dual 12 MP | — |
| TrueDepth | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" | — |
| SL 3D | SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) | — |
| Features | HDR, Cinematic mode | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2438 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion |
| Charging | Fast charging 20W, 50% in 30 min (advertised), USB Power Delivery 2.0, MagSafe wireless charging 15W, Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W | 25W wired (PD3.0, 50% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Capacity | — | 3900 mAh |
Body
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.30 in) | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 141 g (4.97 oz) | 168 g |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual Nano SIM; eSIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 rated (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | 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 | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 13 mini | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|
| Announced | September 14, 2021 | February 1, 2023 |
| Status | Released September 24, 2021 | — |
| Released | — | February 17, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 13 mini or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 — 2,438 mAh for the Apple iPhone 13 mini versus 3,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 13 mini or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Apple iPhone 13 mini — 141 g for the Apple iPhone 13 mini versus 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 13 mini or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 — Sep 2021 for the Apple iPhone 13 mini versus Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Is the Apple iPhone 13 mini or the Samsung Galaxy S23 rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 13 mini 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 8/10.
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