The battle between Samsung and Apple has been going on for years. You could even call it a bit of the DC vs Marvel fight of tech. So the fact that people are looking directly at the iPhone 14 after the introduction of the Samsung Galaxy S23 is not at all surprising.
We’re lucky at WANT, because the Samsung Galaxy S23 series has been around for a week. So Jeroen, Dennis and I got to fully enjoy the new Android devices that the South Korean company has launched. So for us also a good time to compare the smartphones side by side. Purely in terms of numbers, that is.
Apple iPhone 14 vs Samsung Galaxy S23: DC vs Marvel, but with tech
Those who have seen the Samsung Galaxy S23 may be starting to have a little doubt about their iPhone 14. Or at least, purchasing it. Not very surprising, since the Android phone manages to offer quite a bit of resistance.
Part
Samsung Galaxy S23
Apple iPhone 14
Display
6.1-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display
Display specs
120Hz / 1080 x 2340 / 1750 nits
60Hz / 1170 x 2532 / 1200 nits
Dimensions
70.9mm x 146.3mm x 7.6mm
71.5mm x 146.7mm x 7.8mm
Weight
168 grams
172 grams
Camera system
Triple-camera system | 12mp UW | 50mp | 10mp Telephoto (3x optical zoom)
Dual-camera system | 12mp UW | 12mp
Selfie camera
12mp
12mp
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy
Apple A15 Bionic
Working Memory
8GB RAM
6GB RAM
Storage Capacity
128GB / 256GB / 512GB
128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Battery
3900mAh | 25W (50% in 30 min)
3279mAh | 20W (50% in 30 min)
System
Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
iOS 16
Water resistant
IP68 rating (1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes max)
IP 68
For the Samsung Galaxy S23 with 128GB storage capacity and 8GB of working memory will pay you 949 euros. The iPhone 14 with 128GB storage capacity and 6GB of working memory will cost you 1,016 euros.
The entry-level model (Image: Mark Hofman / WANT)
Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs iPhone 14 Plus
This year is the first time that the two top models of the smartphone market have a plus variant. Thus, this year you can choose from either the Samsung Galaxy S23+ or the iPhone 14 Plus.
Big question, however, is what is the difference between the two now?
Part
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Display
6.6-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display
Display specs
120Hz / 1080 x 2340 / 1750 nits
60Hz / 1248 x 2778 / 1200 nits
Dimensions
76.2mm x 157.8mm x 7.6mm
78.1mm x 160.8mm x 7.8mm
Weight
196 grams
203 grams
Camera system
Triple-camera system | 12mp UW | 50mp | 10mp Telephoto (3x optical zoom)
Dual-camera system | 12mp UW | 12mp
Selfie camera
12mp
12mp
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy
Apple A15 Bionic
Working Memory
8GB RAM
6GB RAM
Storage Capacity
256GB / 512GB
128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Battery
4700mAh | 45W (65% in 30 min)
4323mAh | 20W (50% in 30 min)
System
Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
iOS 16
Water resistant
IP68 rating (1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes max)
IP 68
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ tap your head from 1,199 euros. The iPhone 14 Plus will cost you a minimum of 1,166 euros.
Plusser, the plus, the plus! (Image: Mark Hofman / WANT)
DC’s Behemoth vs. Marvel’s The Hulk: giant against giant
Finally, we come to the flagships of both Samsung and Apple. Of course, we are talking about the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra as well as the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max. Sort of the same fight as between DC’s Behemoth and Marvel’s The Hulk. To put it in accessible nerd terms.
In this comparison, we pit the Max against the Ultra, considering it is the same in terms of form factor.
Part
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Display
6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
6.7-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Display specs
120Hz / 1080 x 2340 / 1750 nits
120Hz / 1290 x 2796 / 1200 nits
Dimensions
78.1mm x 163.4mm x 8.9mm
77.6mm x 160.7mm x 7.9mm
Weight
234 grams
240 grams
Camera system
Quad camera system | 12mp UW | 200mp | 10mp Telephoto (3x optical zoom) | 10mp Telephoto (10x optical zoom)
Tirple camera system | 12mp UW | 48mp | 12mp Telephoto (3x optical zoom)
Selfie camera
12mp
12mp
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy
Apple A15 Bionic
Working Memory
8GB / 12GB
6GB RAM
Storage Capacity
256GB / 512GB / 1TB
128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Battery
5000mAh | 45W (65% in 30 min)
4323mAh | 20W (50% in 30 min
System
Android 13 (One UI 5.1)
iOS 16
Water resistant
IP68 rating (1.5 meters deep for 30 minutes max)
IP 68
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is on sale from 1,399 euros. You tap the iPhone 14 Pro Max for a minimum of 1,476 euros.
Uuuuultra (Image: Mark Hofman / WANT)
Samsung vs Apple = DC vs Marvel
The battle between the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Apple iPhone 14 is effectively the same as DC vs Marvel. While one has its advantages in area numero uno, the other picks up another advantage in the second area. In the end, as far as we are concerned, it comes down to a matter of taste.
What does become immediately clear is that in terms of price comparison, there is something special to discover. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper than the iPhone 14, just as the Ultra is cheaper than the Pro Max. However, if you choose the S23+, you save yourself money by choosing the iPhone 14 Plus. Do you still get it?
