13 Pro+ vs Galaxy S23
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 13 Pro+ (supported until Aug 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy).
Value Score: 13 Pro+ 64 · Galaxy S23 67 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Galaxy S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,200mAh vs 3,900mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.
The 13 Pro+ is supported until Aug 2028 — 6 months longer than the Galaxy S23.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 13 Pro+ | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $320 | $175 |
| Display | 6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz | 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 3,900 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm | 146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 168 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Aug 2028 | Feb 2028 |
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