The comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 and Samsung Galaxy S23 reveals differences in display, hardware, camera, design, and other features:
Display
- Size: Both have 6.1-inch displays.
- Resolution: iPhone 15: 2556 x 1179 pixels (461 PPI); Galaxy S23: 2340 x 1080 pixels (422 PPI).
- Technology: iPhone 15 uses OLED; Galaxy S23 uses Super AMOLED.
- Refresh Rate: iPhone 15: 60Hz; Galaxy S23: 120Hz.
- Peak Brightness: iPhone 15: 2000 cd/m² (nit); Galaxy S23: 1750 cd/m² (nit).
Hardware
- System Chip: iPhone 15: A16 Bionic; Galaxy S23: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
- Processor: iPhone 15: Hexa-core; Galaxy S23: Octa-core.
- RAM: iPhone 15: 6GB LPDDR5; Galaxy S23: 8GB LPDDR5X.
- Internal Storage: Both have 128GB, non-expandable.
- Operating System: iPhone 15: iOS (17.x); Galaxy S23: Android (13).
Battery
- Capacity: iPhone 15: 3349 mAh; Galaxy S23: 3900 mAh.
- Charging: iPhone 15 supports MagSafe wireless charging; Galaxy S23 supports Qi wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.
Camera
- Rear Camera: iPhone 15: Dual camera with a 48 MP main sensor; Galaxy S23: Triple camera with a 50 MP main sensor.
- Video Recording: iPhone 15 supports 4K UHD (60 fps), Full HD (240 fps); Galaxy S23 supports 8K UHD (30 fps), 4K UHD (60 fps), Full HD (960 fps).
Design
- Dimensions: iPhone 15: 5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches; Galaxy S23: 5.76 x 2.79 x 0.30 inches.
- Weight: iPhone 15: 6.03 oz; Galaxy S23: 5.93 oz.
- Materials: Both have glass backs and aluminum frames.
- Resistance: Both are IP68 rated.
- Biometrics: iPhone 15: 3D Face unlock; Galaxy S23: 2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint.
Cellular and Connectivity
- 5G Support: Both support various 5G bands.
- Wi-Fi: Both support Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E.
- Bluetooth: Both have Bluetooth 5.3.
- USB: Both use Type-C USB.
- Location Services: Both support multiple location services.
- Other Features: Both include NFC and Ultra Wideband (UWB).
Multimedia
- Headphones: Neither has a 3.5mm jack.
- Speakers: iPhone 15 has earpiece and loudspeaker; Galaxy S23 has earpiece and multiple speakers.
- Screen Mirroring: Both support wireless screen share.
In summary, while both smartphones offer cutting-edge technology, the iPhone 15 focuses on display quality and Apple ecosystem integration, while the Galaxy S23 offers a higher refresh rate display, more RAM, and versatile camera capabilities. The choice between the two depends on user preference for operating systems, specific hardware features, and brand ecosystem.
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