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Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 16e (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus vs Apple iPhone 16e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 16e X Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) 16Points
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

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10Points Apple iPhone 16e (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus X
6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4005
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)

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 S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) vs iPhone 16e (128GB)} 10 Advantages Apple iPhone 16e (128GB)
+256GB (218GB available)110%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (104GB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)3%
Thinner
vs7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+6.6"8%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 48MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4700 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4005 mAh
+45W50%
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.
vs30W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)vs+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 4.0vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
196 grams (6.86 ounces)vs+167 grams (5.85 ounces)17%
Lighter
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1170x2532 pixels17%
Higher resolution screen
390 PPIvs+457 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 12MPvs+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP2%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files

34 Common items in both devices
8GB LPDDR5X
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Dynamic AMOLED / Super Retina XDR OLED
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16e (128GB)
ModelGalaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16e (128GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S23 Plus 5G (SM-S916B/Dual-SIM)iPhone 16e (A3212, A3408, A3409, A3410)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/20232/28/2025, Announced: 2/19/2025
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.2 x 157.8 millimeters (3 x 6.21 in)71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)
Weight196 grams (6.86 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16e (128GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size6.6" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)390 PPI457 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
1200nits[peak]
HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16e (128GB)
System versionAndroid 13iOS 18
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16e (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)64bit: Apple A18 (3nm)
CPUOcta-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core)
3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core)
4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 740A18 GPU (4-core)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1234088 (v9)
Geekbench: 5073 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 1401105 (v10)
Geekbench: 8224 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16e (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 4.0
128GB (104GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16e (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1920 Mbps5000/1024 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 ()LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 ()SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 ()Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16e (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(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
48 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
HDR10+
4K@24/25/30/60fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16e (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16e (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation3 microphones3 microphones
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 S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16e (128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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 [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16e (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16e (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4700 mAh4005 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
30W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16e (128GB)
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: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• Colors: Black, White
• Apple Intelligence
• Apple Pay
• Face ID

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)iPhone 16e (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.83W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)1.19W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.766W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)1.48W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)
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