Galaxy S23+ vs iQOO Z10 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → iQOO Z10 5G (supported until Apr 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23+ (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy).
Value Score: Galaxy S23+ 69 · iQOO Z10 5G 70 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
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The iQOO Z10 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 5000 nits peak, 3840hz pwm.
The Galaxy S23+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy S23+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).
7,300mAh vs 4,700mAh — the iQOO Z10 5G lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy S23+ | iQOO Z10 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $206 | $280 |
| Display | 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz | 6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 5000 nits peak, 3840Hz PWM |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 7,300 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 90W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm | 163.4 × 76.4 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 199 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | Splash resistant (MIL-STD-810H) |
| Supported until | Feb 2028 | Apr 2028 |
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