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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus X Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB) 07Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2640

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 X
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB) vs Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)
+187 grams (6.55 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)10%
Thinner
vs7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+1080x2640 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+426 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs390 PPI
+6.7"2%
Larger screen
vs6.6"
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs5G Sub6
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
256GB (210GB available)vs+512GB (454GB available)116%
More internal storage for applications and files
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP197%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/1.76" inchesvs+1/1.56" inches13%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 12MP20%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4K UHD (3840x2160)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3700 mAhvs+4700 mAh27%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
25Wvs+45W80%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass Victus 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

38 Common items in both devices
3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
8GB LPDDR5X
UFS 4.0
Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Dynamic AMOLED
HDR10+
120Hz
+31 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)
ModelGalaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Z Flip5 SM-F731U (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon)Galaxy S23 Plus 5G (SM-S916B/Dual-SIM)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/11/2023, Announced: 7/26/20232/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)71.9 x 165.1 millimeters (2.83 x 6.5 in)76.2 x 157.8 millimeters (3 x 6.21 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Folded: 15.1 x 71.9 x 85.1 mm
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersIPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30minIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2640 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)426 PPI390 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Extra display: Super AMOLED 3.4" (720x748), 306 ppi, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 13
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 14
User InterfaceOne UI 5.1 / 6.0One UI 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core)
3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core)
3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 740Qualcomm Adreno 740
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1200698 (v9), 1507299 (v10)
Geekbench: 5478 (v5.5), 4984 (v6.0)
GFXBench: 91fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 1234088 (v9)
Geekbench: 5073 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (210GB available)
UFS 4.0
512GB (454GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps3000/1920 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 ()
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)
SA/NSA/Sub6 ()
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 ()
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens24mm lens
Sensor size1/1.76" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
720p@960fps
HDR10+
Slow motion
8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
HDR10+

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm lens26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3700 mAh4700 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy34 hours (1.4 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Mint, Yellow
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Z Flip 5 (SM-F731U 256GB)Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.17W/kg (head), 0.45W/kg (body)0.83W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.766W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)
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