Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A23
Performance
47.9
64.8 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
46.3
58.1 ★
Overall
45.4
69.0 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
64.8/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
58.1/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
69.0/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A23
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.50"
6.60"
Display Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
PLS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x1920
1080x2408
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Adreno 610
RAM
3 GB
6 GB
Storage
64 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 57mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom
Quad Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2691 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Fast charging 25W
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct,
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm (6.24 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
164.5 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm
Weight
202g
195g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Colors
Gold, Space Gray, Silver, Red
Black, White, Peach, Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.12
Android 12
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A23 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 69.0/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 8 Plus puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy A23
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- 60Hz display only
- No 5G
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 8 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A23?
Samsung Galaxy A23 is the overall winner with a score of 69.0/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 8 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A23?
Samsung Galaxy A23 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A23 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy A23 is better for gaming with a score of 58.1/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A23 offers better value at PKR 78,499 with a value score of 2.8.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 8 Plus and Samsung Galaxy A23?
Apple iPhone 8 Plus costs PKR 120,999 while Samsung Galaxy A23 costs PKR 78,499. The price difference is PKR 42,500.
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