Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want the best value for your money.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Performance
90.4
90.4
Camera
86.0 ★
40.0
Battery
56.0
56.0
Gaming
92.3
92.3
Overall
82.6 ★
71.1
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
86.0/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
82.6/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S23
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
Tie
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
Tie
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.70"
Display Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1980x2340
1080x2640
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 740
Adreno 740
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
128 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
Dual Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), PDAF, Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), HDR, Video (4K@30fps)
Video Recording
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3900 mAh
3700 mAh
Charging
Fast charging 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 10W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless
Fast charging 25W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless, 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, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
v5.3 with A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM and eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM and eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Unfolded: (165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm), Folded: (85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm)
Weight
167g
188g
Build Material
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Lavender, Cream, Phantom Black, Green, Lime, Graphite,
Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 13
Android 13
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 82.6/100 overall. It excels in Camera. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 puts up a strong fight with a score of 71.1/100.
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 Z Flip 5
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S23 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the overall winner with a score of 82.6/100, winning in 1 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy S23 or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Both phones offer similar gaming performance.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy S23 offers better value at PKR 399,999 with a value score of 0.9.
What is the price difference between Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Samsung Galaxy S23 costs PKR 399,999 while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 costs PKR 368,999. The price difference is PKR 31,000.
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