Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26

Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 /…

Samsung

Galaxy S26

$790

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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 S26, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S23 Plus. Choose the Galaxy S23 Plus if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S26 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S23 Plus

Galaxy S23 Plus wins on endurance with 4,700 mAh and 45W fast 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.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S26

Galaxy S26 wins on budget and value at $790 compared to $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 S26: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S26
Screen size	6.6"	6.3"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	390 ppi	409 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1750 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S26
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 / Samsung Exynos 2600
Process node	4 nm	2 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	3,064,672
Geekbench multi	10800	10824
Maximum RAM	8 GB	12 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S26
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 / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S26
Capacity	4,700 mAhWinner	4,300 mAh
Wired charging	45 WWinner	25 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S26
Weight	196 g	167 gWinner
Thickness	7.6 mm	7.2 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, Armor Aluminum frame	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S26
Operating system	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)	Android 16
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 S26
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S26
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$999	$790Winner