Head to head
iPhone 15 vs Galaxy S23
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- Galaxy S23 carries the bigger battery (3,900 mAh vs 3,349 mAh).
- Galaxy S23 has the faster display (120Hz vs 60Hz).
- Galaxy S23 is lighter (168 g vs 171 g).
- iPhone 15 is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $179 vs $219 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 15 | Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2023-09-22 | 2023-02-17 |
| Display | 6.1" OLED Super Retina XDR | 6.1" Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (for Galaxy) |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear cameras | 48MP wide (2x optical-quality) + 12MP ultrawide | 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x tele |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 3900 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 20W wired (50% in 30 min), MagSafe 15W, Qi 7.5W | USB-C, 25W wired, 15W wireless |
| Dimensions (mm) | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 |
| Weight | 171 g | 168 g |
| Colors at launch | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite (online), Lime (online) |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB | 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC |
| OS at launch | iOS 17 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | eSIM only (US) | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone 15 | Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Black | Black |
| Most-chosen storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | iPhone 15 | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $179 | $219 |
| Battery replacement | $89 | $89 |
FAQ
iPhone 15 vs Galaxy S23, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 15 or the Galaxy S23?
Both launched in 2023.
Which has the bigger battery?
The Galaxy S23: 3,900 mAh vs 3,349 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $179 for the iPhone 15 and $219 for the Galaxy S23 at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 15 and the Galaxy S23?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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