Comparison
Galaxy S23 Vs Galaxy S21: Pick up 2023 Samsung flagship if you love photography
The brand new Galaxy S23 flagship is official with Samsung’s 2023 signature design and the latest hardware inside. For owners of the S21, the Galaxy S23 would be a worthy upgrade as it brings a major design overhaul, a brighter display, a new processor, and the latest software.
Samsung’s new Galaxy S23 has an inch smaller display than your Galaxy S21 but peaks at 1750 nits, while refresh rate and pixel resolution remain the same. A Galaxy-exclusive Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor works as the brain of the entire Galaxy S23 lineup.
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Compared to the current 10MP selfie cam, there’s a new 12MP snapper, which produces crispier selfies. On the rear side, the S23 continues a triple camera arrangement, while the sensors include a 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide sensor, and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3X Optical Zoom support.
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Still feels like a beat – Galaxy S21
Galaxy S21 has 4000mAh battery, which got reduced to 3700mAh with the Galaxy S22. Meanwhile, the new Galaxy S23 is packed with a 3900mAh battery with well-optimized software and 25W fast charging support so you can enjoy your smartphone all day with a single charge. Let’s have a quick look at specs comparison:
Samsung Galaxy S23 Vs Galaxy S21 Specs
General
| Release Date | February 1, 2023 | January 14, 2022 |
| Dimensions | Height: 146.3 mm Width: 70.9 mm Thickness: 7.6 mm |
Height: 151.7 mm Width: 71.2 mm Thickness: 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 167 grams | 169 grams |
Network
| Network Connectivity | 5G Compatible | 5G Compatible |
Processor
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) | SD 888 | Exynos 2100 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.36 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) – SD
Octa-core (1×2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3×2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) – EX |
| Operating System | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 660 – ROW
Mali-G78 MP14 – Europe |
Display
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Screen Size | 6.1″ (120Hz) | 6.2″ (120Hz) |
| Screen Resolution | 1080×2340 px, 425 PPI | 1080×2400 px, 421 PPI |
Camera
| Rear Camera | Primary: 50MP
Ultrawide: 12MP Telephoto: 10MP (3X Optical Zoom) |
Primary: 12MP
Ultrawide: 12MP Telephoto: 64MP (1.1X Optical, 3X Hybrid) |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 10MP |
Battery
| Battery Backup | 3900mAh | 4000mAh |
| Fast Charge | 25W Wired | 10W Wireless | 25W Wired | 15W Wireless |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Price
Samsung’s latest Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra flagships just went official. Are you thinking to upgrade your current phone to a new Galaxy? We are listing the price details for the US, below, just do note that the price may vary by region and carrier.
Galaxy S23 5G
- Price starts at $799.99
Galaxy S23 Plus 5G
- Price starts at $999.99
Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G
- Price starts at $1,199.99
Google is about to introduce the Pixel 7a, a new affordable smartphone to its Android portfolio. The Pixel 6a made excellent profits for the OEM, which is benefiting fruitful upgrades on its sequel, however, Samsung Galaxy A54 is still a great choice over the Google Pixel 7a.
Samsung Galaxy A54 is way better than Google Pixel 7a, let’s compare key specs.
Display
Google’s upcoming Pixel 7a reportedly brings a 6.1 inches OLED display, with a 90Hz refresh rate, up from 6a’s 60Hz. While the Pixel 7a is getting an upgrade to a 90Hz panel, Samsung’s Galaxy A54 is already equipped with a pro-grade 6.4 inches 120Hz Super AMOLED screen.
Camera
Pixel 7a is also getting upgrade in the main camera as a new 64-megapixel sensor, which features optical image stabilization and phase detection autofocus technology. On the flip side, the Galaxy A54 brings a 50-megapixel primary camera, which delivers stunning images anytime, anywhere.
Moreover, both smartphones come with a 12-megapixel ultrawide image sensor with the same f/2.2. While Google’s upcoming phone is capped at two sensors for imaging, the Galaxy A54 features a 5-megapixel macro lens so you can capture close-up shots, such as nature, too.
Samsung’s best 2023 mid-range phone is equipped with a 32-megapixel front camera, while Pixel 7a reportedly brings a 10.8-megapixel lens for selfies and video calling. Notably, both phones promise great AI capabilities to let you shoot in the nighttime too.
Design
Both phones feature matching designs as Samsung and Google’s flagship portfolios. The Pixel 7a brings a horizontal bar on the camera lenses, which expands from the left to right end, which seems thin compared to Pixel 7. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A54 has the same design as the Galaxy S23 flagship.
Software
The Galaxy A54 runs One UI 5.1 out of the box, while the Pixel 7a runs Android 13 in its purest form. Google owns Android, but the real and longest support provider is Samsung. With A54, you will get OS upgrades up to Android 17, while Pixel 7a will stick to Android 16.
Performance & Battery
Samsung’s own-made Exynos 1380 5nm processor powers the Galaxy A54, which is an octa-core chip featuring 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 and a Mali-G68 MP5 GPU.
The Pixel 7a brings 5nm Tensor G2 processor, featuring 2×2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2×2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 and Mali-G710 MP7 GPU.
In terms of battery and charging, the Galaxy A54 is packed with a 5000 mAh battery, supported by 25W fast charging. Pixel 7a, on the other hand, has a slightly smaller, 4500 mAh battery, which can be charged through a 20W charger along with wireless charging that Galaxy A54 lacks.
Battery Widget is the biggest and most noticeable addition to the One UI 5.1 software. Samsung phones just got the new battery status widget, while Android 13 already has one, which is somehow better than the One UI 5.1, let’s dive into the ultimate comparison.
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Battery Widget: One UI 5.1 Vs Android 13
Showcased at the SDC 2023, Samsung’s Battery Widget arrive on Galaxy devices with the One UI 5.1 update in February. Galaxy users after upgrading their phone to the One UI 5.1 version can use the feature to get updated with info about how much juice is left in their devices.
One UI 5.1’s battery status widget introduces two different styles including a “Circles” 4×1 and a “List” 4×2. You can expand the area by two times vertically, while it’s not possible to reduce the occupation area, which is the worst thing I noticed.
On the other hand, the Android 13 battery widget has just a single choice but it’s way too advance, as compared to the One UI 5.1. The widget takes size as per the number of devices paired with the smartphone, if you don’t have any, it will remain single-linear.
One UI vs Android
Not that all, the widget is interactive as the system Settings’ battery tab gets opened as soon as you tap the widget. Similar to One UI 5.1, the Android 13’s widget adapts to system settings whether it’s in Light mode or Dark mode for a well-optimized home screen appearance.
Earlier, we compared the Battery widget of One UI 5.1 and Apple iOS 16, which was a tough fight between both. However, the One UI requires work on optimization and usability improvements are necessary to make it better than rivals including Android and iOS.
Since One UI 5.1’s battery widget is just the initial version, we believe Samsung will work on it and make notable improvements. The One UI 6.0 will be the next major version for Galaxy devices, likely to release later this year, you can check our features wishlist below.
High hopes for One UI 6.0: The ultimate features wishlist for Samsung users
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a camera beast and brings a massive upgrade in features as compared to S22 Ultra but the design of this successor needs to be explored. In that case, we’ll have to do a comparison.
For your information, this comparison will look into the structure, layout, shape, lens count, and some key specifications of the rear camera module.
Design:
First comes the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which features a quad camera including a laser autofocus sensor and an LED flash. This system has two columns, the left side starts with a 12MP ultra wide-angle camera, followed by a 108MP wide-angle/main camera and the third one is a 10MP 10x periscope zoom camera.
The second column consists of a laser autofocus, an LED flash, and a secondary telephoto camera, capable of 3x zoom. Actually, the S22 Ultra resembles the S21 Ultra but without that large camera bump.
(Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra – Left, Galaxy S22 Ultra – Right)
Successor?
If you look closely at the S23 Ultra, the difference between the camera structure and the aesthetics is barely noticeable. Because the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra willfully carries the camera design and layout from the S22 Ultra. Specifically, the first and second columns are identical in both devices. This is causing a variation in opinion among consumers who were expecting a major makeover.
Speaking of major, this flagship stands as a 200MP camera powerhouse. Using a super-resolution sensor, Samsung promises high-quality photography and robust optical image stabilization in videos.
Elegant Tweaks:
Aside from the layout and lens, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra brings a brand-new silver outsole ring. This tweak makes the entire module big, bulky, and elegant as compared to the past version.
In terms of appearance, this premium device strikes full marks for those new optimizations and it will definitely catch your eyes on the first look.
