Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S23+ and Sony XPERIA 1 V. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-S916B/DS | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 157.8 mm | 165 mm | Sony XPERIA 1 V has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S23+. |
| Width | 76.2 mm | 71 mm | Samsung Galaxy S23+ has greater width than Sony XPERIA 1 V. |
| Depth | 7.6 mm | 8.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy S23+ is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S23+. |
| Weight | 195 g | 187 g | Sony XPERIA 1 V is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S23+. |
| Body Colour | Lavender | Cream | Green | Phantom black | Black | Khaki green | Platinum silver | |
| Body Material | PET film, recycled glass, Armour Aluminium frame | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | |
| Repairability Index | 8.2 (out of 10) | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.766 W/kg (head), 1.453 W/kg (body), 3.01 W/kg (limb) | - | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.6" | 6.5" | Samsung Galaxy S23+ has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA 1 V. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 3840 x 1644 pixels | Sony XPERIA 1 V has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy S23+. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | 4K | |
| Pixel Density | 393 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 21:9 | |
| Max Brightness | 1750 cd/m² | - | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | 3000000:1 | - | |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | HDR10, HDR remaster | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Eye Comfort Shield, Vision Booster technology | Motion Blur Reduction 240Hz | |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | Both phones have the same refresh rate. |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
| Display Features | AOD(Always On Display), Video Wallpaper, 100% DCI-P3 | Creator mode powered by CineAlta, X1 for mobile image processing engine, BT.2020, 10 bit tonal gradation, Illuminant D65 White point, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
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| Clock Speed | 3.36 GHz | 3.2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy S23+ has higher clock speed than Sony XPERIA 1 V. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| RAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | LPDDR5X SDRAM - 12 GB | Sony XPERIA 1 V has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy S23+. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 256 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | 216.7 GB | - | |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 50 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S23+ has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 1 V. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/1.35" | |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor T sensor | |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy S23+ has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S23+. |
| Field of View (FoV) | 85 degree(s) | 84 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S23+ has larger lens field of view than Sony XPERIA 1 V. |
| Pixel Size | 1 μm | 2.24 μm | Sony XPERIA 1 V has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S23+. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 24 mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 30x | - | |
| Hybrid Zoom | - | 15.6 | |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | HDR, face retouch, Grid Line, selfie colour tone | HDR, Creative Look presets | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Portrait, Night, Motion Photo, Mountain, Filter mode, Single Take, Pro Video, Portrait video, Director's View, Expert RAW mode, My Filter mode, Astrolapse | Night mode, SteadyShot, Cinema mode, Vlog mode, Pro Video mode, Photography Pro, Photo light | |
| Light Source | High CRI LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps, 7680 x 4320 (UHD 8K) at 24fps, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 60 fps, 7680 x 4320 (UHD 8K) at 30fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) HDR10+ at 60 fps, Director's View 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 25 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 120 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Blink detection, QR-code scanner, RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, backlighting detection, Quick Measure, Zoom-In Mic, HEIF image capture, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Digital zoom up to 12x for video, Single Take, AR Doodle, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding) support, Auto framing, UW shape correction, Auto FPS, Adaptive Pixel (12MP 2.0μm), High Bitrate, 360 Audio Recording | Object tracking, RAW image capture, Eye AF, ZEISS T Coating, up to 60 times per second continuous AF / AE calculation, Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, AI Super Resolution Zoom, ZEISS Optics, up to 30 fps AF/AE, 2-Layer Transistor Pixel, S-Cinetone for mobile, External monitor live streaming |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/3.5" | |
| Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | - | Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.3 - f/2.8 | Samsung Galaxy S23+ has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S23+. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 120 degree(s) | 28 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S23+ has larger second camera lens field of view than Sony XPERIA 1 V. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.4 μm | 1 μm | Samsung Galaxy S23+ has larger second camera pixel size than Sony XPERIA 1 V. |
| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 85 - 125 mm |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 10 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA 1 V has higher resolution third camera than Samsung Galaxy S23+. |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/2.5" | |
| Sensor Name (3rd Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Sony XPERIA 1 V has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S23+. |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 36 degree(s) | 123 degree(s) | Sony XPERIA 1 V has larger third camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S23+. |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1 μm | 1.4 μm | Sony XPERIA 1 V has larger third camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S23+. |
| Minimum Focal Length (3rd Camera) | - | 16 mm |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/2.9" | |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.0 | Sony XPERIA 1 V has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S23+. |
| Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | 83 degree(s) | Sony XPERIA 1 V has larger front lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy S23+. |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.12 μm | 1.22 μm | Sony XPERIA 1 V has larger front camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S23+. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Min Focal Length (Front) | - | 24 mm | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Creative Look presets | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Hand Gesture | |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | 2PD AF | S-Cinetone for mobile |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | Sony XPERIA 1 V has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S23+. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Xperia-Adaptive Charging, Power Delivery | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | Qi | |
| Talk Time | 2640 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Active online usage (LTE): up to 22 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 23 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 27 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 84 hrs Talk (LTE): up to 2640 min |
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| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 | |
| User Interface | Samsung One UI 5.1 | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, A-GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Data Transmission | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, n40, n25, n12 | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n71, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, SDL DL 1500+, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD 600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 BLE | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S23+ has UWB wireless technology. |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, DSD, LDAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD, Dolby Atmos, DSEE Ultimate, Dolby-AC4, 360 Reality Audio Music Format | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, AV1 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Dolby Digital sound, amplify ambient sound | Hi-Res audio, Dolby Atmos Surround Sound, Hi-Res audio wireless, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, 360 Reality Audio Certified, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Music Pro |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | - | |
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| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, Smart Select, Three microphones, Samsung KNOX, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, TalkBack, Dual Audio, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Samsung Smart Switch, Bixby key, Samsung Knox Vault, DisplayPort over USB Type-C, dual stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos, Samsung Seamless Codec, Samsung Wallet | TTY compatible, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), Battery Care, STAMINA Mode, Game Enhancer, Google Cast, Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming, dual stereo speakers, Battery Share function |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Sony XPERIA 1 V |
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| Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, USB-C to USB-C cable | - | |
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| Compliant Standards | VDE, IP68 | IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IP6X, ITU-R BT.2020, USB Power Delivery | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | - |
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