Apple iPhone X vs Samsung Galaxy S23+
The Verdict
iPhone X pioneered OLED display technology with its stunning 5.8-inch Super Retina screen and iconic notch design, pairing it with the capable A11 Bionic chip and dual-camera system featuring optical zoom. Samsung Galaxy S23+ vastly outpaces it with a larger 6.6-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display reaching 1750 nits brightness, the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 8GB RAM, and significantly superior camera hardware: 50MP main sensor with Dual Pixel autofocus, 10MP 3x telephoto, and 12MP ultrawide against the iPhone's dual setup. Battery capacity differences are stark: S23+ delivers 4700mAh with 45W wired charging versus iPhone's 2716mAh with slower 18W charging. Real-world performance advantages include 5G connectivity, USB-C, Wi-Fi 6E, and broader app ecosystem on Android. However, iPhone X remains compelling for iOS loyalists and those valuing compact form factor. For most buyers, Galaxy S23+ delivers superior specs, performance, and future-proofing at identical pricing, making it the clear choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone X if…
- →Revolutionary edge-to-edge OLED display design
- →Face ID introduced biometric innovation
- →Wireless charging support
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23+ if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- →Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- →4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone X
Pros
- Revolutionary edge-to-edge OLED display design
- Face ID introduced biometric innovation
- Wireless charging support
- Premium stainless steel and glass build
- Animoji with TrueDepth camera
Cons
- First-gen Face ID was slower than Touch ID
- Notch design was polarizing
- $999 starting price was unprecedented
- No headphone jack or adapter in box
- Fragile all-glass construction
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- 4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
- Four years of OS updates and five years of security patches
- Versatile triple camera with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM at the $999 price point
- FHD+ resolution instead of QHD+ on the 6.6-inch display
- 45W charging is slower than Chinese competitors
- No expandable storage or microSD slot
- Design is very similar to S22+ with minimal visual changes
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone X | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 195 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, glass back | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 7 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2716 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | Super Retina OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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