Realme 13 Pro+vsSamsung Galaxy S23
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Realme 13 Pro+ wins
Verdict
Realme 13 Pro+ wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Realme 13 Pro+ is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 379, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 takes Performance — led by performance score (1,500,000 pts).
- Realme 13 Pro+ takes Display — led by screen size (6.7 in).
- Samsung Galaxy S23 takes Camera — led by video score (93 pts).
- Realme 13 Pro+ takes Battery — led by charging speed (80 W).
- Realme 13 Pro+ takes Price — led by price (379 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Realme 13 Pro+ if you want…
- Choose Realme 13 Pro+ if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Realme 13 Pro+ if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.1 in.
- Choose Realme 13 Pro+ if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,000 nits vs 1,750 nits.
- Choose Realme 13 Pro+ if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Realme 13 Pro+ if you want longer battery life — 5,200 mAh vs 3,900 mAh.
- Choose Realme 13 Pro+ if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 25 W.
- Choose Realme 13 Pro+ if you want a lower price — 379 USD vs 549 USD.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,500,000 pts vs 600,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want a sharper screen — 425 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want better video quality — 93 pts vs 85 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want a better camera — 135 pts vs 128 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Realme 13 Pro+
- Samsung Galaxy S23
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Realme 13 Pro+
Choose Realme 13 Pro+ if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 379, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy S23
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if camera matters most. It costs USD 549.
Pros & cons
Realme 13 Pro+
- 3x periscope zoom
- 80 W charging
- 5,200 mAh battery
- Mid-range chipset
- Software bloat
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Compact size
- 3x telephoto
- Big discount
- 3,900 mAh battery
- 25 W charging
- Aging chipset