This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 features a 6.1-inch display, 3,900mAh battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 features a slightly larger 6.2-inch display, 4,000mAh battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy S23 | SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.1-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels 422 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+, and punch-hole | 6.2-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 416 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2600nits peak, HDR10+, and punch-hole |
| Size | 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 162 g |
| Build | Glass front and Back, Aluminum frame | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Lavender, Green, and Cream | Blueblack, Silver Shadow, Icyblue, Navy, Mint, Coralred, Pinkgold |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 The SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 has a larger display. It is also lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-X3 @ 3.36GHz , 4x Cortex-A715/710 @ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Oryon V2 Phoenix L @ 4.47GHz & 6x Oryon V2 Phoenix M @ 3.53GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 256GB or 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 13 with One UI 5.1 | Android 15 with One UI 7 with Galaxy AI |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S25
The SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, dual-pixel Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 120˚ FoV) 10MP Telephoto (f/f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, 3x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 8K@30fps video recording, EIS |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, 120˚ FoV) 10MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 8K video recording, 10-bit HDR -Video Stabilization |
| Front Camera |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S23 has a slight camera advantage with better camera stabilization. However, SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 counters with 10-bit rear video recording. The two are still closely matched overall, and actual image quality may depend more on camera processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS (tri-band), GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S25
The SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 has better Wi-Fi connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes with Samsung DeX | Yes with Samsung DeX and Samsung Wireless DeX |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Res Audio and Stereo Dual Speakers tuned by AKG | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers tuned by AKG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3900 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 4000 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes), 10W Wireless Charging |
25W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) 15W Wireless Charging (Qi 2) |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S25
The SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱53,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱57,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines |
₱51,990.00 - Official price of 12GB+256GB version in the Philippines ₱60,990.00 - Official price of 12GB+512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | February 2, 2023 | January 23, 2025 |
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