Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone 8 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 8
Samsung Galaxy S23
Performance
43.0
90.4 ★
Camera
40.0
86.0 ★
Battery
40.0
56.0 ★
Gaming
43.5
92.3 ★
Overall
43.7
82.6 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
90.4/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
56.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
92.3/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
82.6/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 8
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 8
📱 Display
Screen Size
4.70"
6.10"
Display Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
750x1334
1980x2340
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Adreno 740
RAM
2 GB
8 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2
12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), PDAF, Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
1821 mAh
3900 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Fast charging 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 10W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
v5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight
148g
167g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Red
Lavender, Cream, Phantom Black, Green, Lime, Graphite,
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.12
Android 13
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 82.6/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 8 puts up a strong fight with a score of 43.7/100. However, Apple iPhone 8 offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 8
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy S23
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 8 or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the overall winner with a score of 82.6/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 8 or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy S23 has better battery with a score of 56.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S23 is better for gaming with a score of 92.3/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 8 offers better value at PKR 99,999 with a value score of 1.9.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 8 and Samsung Galaxy S23?
Apple iPhone 8 costs PKR 99,999 while Samsung Galaxy S23 costs PKR 399,999. The price difference is PKR 300,000.
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