Galaxy S23+ vs 13T
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 0 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 13T (supported until Sep 2028); want maximum speed → Galaxy S23+ (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy).
Value Score: Galaxy S23+ 69 · 13T 69 — 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.
5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the 13T lasts longer between charges.
The 13T is supported until Sep 2028 — 7 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy S23+ | 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $206 | $350 |
| Display | 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712 x 1220, 144Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 67W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x |
| Dimensions | 157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm | 162.2 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 197 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Feb 2028 | Sep 2028 |
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