Apple iPhone 13 vs Samsung Galaxy S23: Comparison

Technology is constantly evolving, and the mobile segment is no different. The market for smartphones is getting ever more competitive, and the two flagships for 2021, the Apple iPhone 13 and the Samsung Galaxy S23, are expected to be among the best devices available. Here we compare the features of these two devices and consider their pros and cons.

Design & Materials

The Apple iPhone 13 will have an aluminium frame and glass used on the back and front, giving it a sleek look and feel. Its OLED 6.10-inch screen will offer a resolution of 1170x2532 (FHD+), with a peak brightness of 1200 cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 2000000:1. It will also have stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, a noise cancellation microphone, DTS/DTS X, and Dolby Digital Plus for audio. Its usable surface will be 86.7%.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 will house a 6.10-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x2340 (FHD+) and a refresh rate of 120 Hz, with a maximum brightness of 1200 cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 3000000:1. It will also be HDR10+ compliant. Its audio will include stereo speakers and a noise-cancelling microphone. The Samsung Galaxy S23’s frame is aluminium, with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on the back and front. Its usable surface will be 87.6%.

Hardware

The Apple iPhone 13 is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic chip, which is built on a 5nm process. For RAM, the device will feature 4GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Storage options will include 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The Antutu benchmark score is 818321.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 processor, which is based on a 4nm process. It has 8GB of RAM and storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. It will also offer UFS Storage 3.1, as well as UFS Storage 4.0. The Antutu benchmark score is 1148900. Security is provided through a fingerprint display.

Camera

The Apple iPhone 13 is equipped with a dual-camera set up. The primary camera is a Sony IMX603 12.0Mpx sensor, with f/1.6 aperture and a pixel size of 1.700. The secondary lens is an ultra wide-angle, Sony IMX372, also with a 12.0Mpx sensor and f/2.4 aperture. Optical Stabilization (OIS) is included, along with 4K video, Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (1080p at 30 fps), HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps, 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps, 720p HD video recording at 30 fps, Sensor-shift optical image stabilization for video (Wide), 2x optical zoom out, Digital zoom up to 3x, Audio zoom, True Tone flash, QuickTake video, and Slo‑mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps. The selfie camera is a Sony IMX514, with 12.0Mpx, f/2.2 aperture, and CMOS sensor.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 packs a triple camera. The primary shooter is the Samsung GN5, with a 50.0Mpx main sensor, f/1.8 aperture, and a pixel size of 1000. The secondary is the Sony IMX564 with 12.2Mpx, f/2.2 aperture and wide angle lens. The third lens is a 10.0Mpx telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture. Video capabilities include 4K, 8K, 3X optical zoom, and 30X digital zoom. The selfie camera is the Samsung S5K3LU, with 12.0Mpx, f/2.2 sensor. OIS is included and optical stabilization is enabled.

Connectivity

The Apple iPhone 13 offers Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), and eSIM. It also includes dual SIM connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy S23 offers Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Host 3.0, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), GPS (L1+L5), and eSIM. Both devices also offer dual SIM connectivity.

Battery

The battery capacity for the Apple iPhone 13 is 3240mAh, with 20.0W fast charge and wireless charging. The Samsung Galaxy S23’s battery capacity is 3900mAh, with 25.0W fast charge and wireless charging. It also includes reverse charging capability.

Conclusion

The Apple iPhone 13 and Samsung Galaxy S23 are both expected to be excellent devices when they hit the market in 2021 and 2023 respectively. Both offer great features, designs, and hardware, making them ideal for anyone looking for a powerful and well-rounded smartphone. Those looking for a high end device with great specs should consider either of these two devices.