Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs Motorola Edge+ (2023)
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ scores 7.2 in our rating, and the Motorola Edge+ (2023) scores 7.6. The Samsung Galaxy S23+ leads in camera, design and software support, while the Motorola Edge+ (2023) is ahead in display, battery and value for money. At launch in the US, the Motorola Edge+ (2023) cost $200 less ($799.99 vs $999.99). The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is the newer phone, announced Feb 1, 2023.
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Key differences
Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S23+
- Longer optical zoom 3× vs 2×
- Longer OS update support 4 years vs 3 years
- Newer model Feb 1, 2023 vs Dec 15, 2022
- Lighter 196 g vs 203 g
- Thinner 7.6 mm vs 8.59 mm
- Longer security updates 5 years vs 4 years
Why choose the Motorola Edge+ (2023)
- Bigger battery 5,100 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
- Faster wired charging 68 W vs 45 W
- Bigger screen 6.67 inches vs 6.6 inches
- Higher refresh rate 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price $799.99 vs $999.99
- Higher screen resolution 1080 × 2400 px vs 1080 × 2340 px
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23+Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Overall
7.2
7.6
Display
7.5
8.7
Performance
6.6
6.6
Camera
8.0
7.6
Battery
5.0
6.3
Design
8.7
8.4
Software support
6.9
5.7
Value for money
3.7
5.2
Display
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23+Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Size
6.6 inches
6.67 inches
Type
OLED, Dynamic AMOLED 2X
OLED, pOLED Endless Edge
Resolution
1080 × 2340 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
—
394 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
165 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
—
Peak brightness
1,750 nits
—
HDR
HDR10+
HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23+Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.36 GHz
3.19 GHz
GPU
Adreno 740
Adreno 740
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB / 512 GB
256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23+Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.5"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
50 MP
Telephoto
10 MP, 3× optical
12 MP, 2× optical
Optical zoom
3×
2×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
8K@30
8K@30
Front camera
12 MP
60 MP
Front video
4K@60
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23+Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Capacity
4,700 mAh
5,100 mAh
Battery type
Li-Ion
—
Wired charging
45 W
68 W
Wireless charging
—
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23+Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Dimensions
157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm
161.16 × 74 × 8.59 mm
Thickness
7.6 mm
8.59 mm
Weight
196 g
203 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display ultrasonic
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime
Interstellar Black
Connectivity and features
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23+Motorola Edge+ (2023)
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23+Motorola Edge+ (2023)
OS at launch
Android 13
Android 13
Interface
One UI 5.1
My UX
OS updates
4 years
3 years
Security updates
5 years
4 years
Launch and price
Spec
Samsung Galaxy S23+Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Announced
Feb 1, 2023
Dec 15, 2022
Released
Feb 17, 2023
Dec 22, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$999.99
$799.99
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