Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is the cheaper of the two at $999 versus $1,100, a difference of about $101. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy S23+ stands out for snapdragon 8 gen 2 for galaxy delivers top-tier performance, while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is praised for compact flip form factor. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 if…
- →Compact flip form factor
- →Large 3.9-inch cover display
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Pros
- Compact flip form factor
- Large 3.9-inch cover display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 25W charging is slow
- Still visible crease on inner display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 187 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm | 85 x 72 x 14.6 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches (inner), 3.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2640 x 1080 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1750 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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