Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs Sony Xperia 10 V
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23+ dominates in virtually every performance metric, featuring a significantly faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, superior 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display with 1750 nits peak brightness, and a versatile quad-camera setup with 8K video recording and 3x optical zoom. Sony Xperia 10 V appeals to budget-conscious users with a larger 5000mAh battery, lighter 159g frame, and respectable 4K video capability at half the price. Display quality heavily favors Samsung's brighter, faster-refresh panel versus Sony's 60Hz OLED at 700 nits. Performance differences are substantial, with the S23+ delivering nearly double the processing power for demanding apps and gaming. Sony's main advantage remains value positioning and battery longevity, though camera capabilities and overall experience tier significantly lower. For users prioritizing cutting-edge performance, display quality, and photography prowess, Samsung Galaxy S23+ is the clear winner despite premium pricing.
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 Sony Xperia 10 V if…
- →Featherlight 159 g — extremely easy to carry
- →OLED display at this price is unusual
- →IP68 full water resistance
Category Scores
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
Sony Xperia 10 V
Pros
- Featherlight 159 g — extremely easy to carry
- OLED display at this price is unusual
- IP68 full water resistance
- Headphone jack and microSD included
- Clean software with two years of updates
Cons
- Only 60Hz refresh rate
- Snapdragon 695 is noticeably mid-tier
- 6 GB RAM is tight for multitasking
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide and telephoto fall short of rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Sony Xperia 10 V |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 159 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, frosted glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm | 155 x 68 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 8 MP, f/2.5, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | OLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1750 | 700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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