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 S26 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 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
Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance
90.4 ★
88.7
Camera
86.0 ★
78.0
Battery
56.0
66.0 ★
Gaming
92.3 ★
86.9
Overall
82.6
83.0 ★
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 S23
90.4/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
66.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
92.3/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
83.0/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S26
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.30"
Display Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1980x2340
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
Adreno 740
Xclipse 960
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
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
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), PDAF, Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3900 mAh
4300 mAh
Charging
Fast charging 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 10W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless
Fast battery 25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
v5.3 with A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM and eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Weight
167g
167g
Build Material
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Lavender, Cream, Phantom Black, Green, Lime, Graphite,
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 13
Android 16
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.0/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy S26 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Samsung Galaxy S26 offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Samsung Galaxy S26
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S23 or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the overall winner with a score of 83.0/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy S23 or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 78.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy S26 has better battery with a score of 66.0/100.
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?
Samsung Galaxy S26 offers better value at PKR 319,999 with a value score of 1.2.
What is the price difference between Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S23 costs PKR 399,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 costs PKR 319,999. The price difference is PKR 80,000.
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