Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for…

Samsung

Galaxy S25 Plus

$999

9categories won

11 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, delivering a stronger technical package across measurable key specifications. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Galaxy S25 Plus takes the lead, while the Galaxy S23 Plus is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy S23 Plus if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S25 Plus if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S25 Plus

Galaxy S25 Plus takes battery honors offering 4,900 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S23 Plus

Galaxy S23 Plus leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraTie

Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $999.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy S23 Plus vs Galaxy S25 Plus: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S25 Plus
Screen size	6.6"	6.7"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	390 ppi	513 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1750 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S25 Plus
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	3,080,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	9600
Maximum RAM	8 GB	12 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S25 Plus
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	3x	3x
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps	8K at 30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S25 Plus
Capacity	4,700 mAh	4,900 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 W	45 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S25 Plus
Weight	196 g	190 gWinner
Thickness	7.6 mm	7.3 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, Armor Aluminum frame	Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S25 Plus
Operating system	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)	Android 15
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S25 Plus
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$999	$999