13 Pro+ vs Galaxy S23+

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23+

The Galaxy S23+ wins this one, taking performance decisively. Against the 13 Pro+ it's also the sounder buy at $10.22 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 13 Pro+ 64 · Galaxy S23+ 69 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme 13 Pro+ $320

Buy with care$12.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Samsung Galaxy S23+ $206

Buy with care$10.22/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display

13 Pro+ 70Galaxy S23+ 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

13 Pro+ 56Galaxy S23+ 85

The Galaxy S23+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

13 Pro+ 79Galaxy S23+ 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

13 Pro+ 84Galaxy S23+ 74

5,200mAh vs 4,700mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

13 Pro+ 31Galaxy S23+ 24

The 13 Pro+ is supported until Aug 2028 — 6 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.

Value

13 Pro+ 64Galaxy S23+ 69

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23+ at $10.22 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	13 Pro+	Galaxy S23+
Price (street)	$320	$206
Display	6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.6-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	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,200 mAh	4,700 mAh
Charging	80W wired	45W 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	157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
Weight	190 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Aug 2028	Feb 2028

13 Pro+ full verdict →Galaxy S23+ full verdict →Longevity master board →

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