{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s23-2-vs-samsung-galaxy-s25/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T01:10:00+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs Samsung Galaxy S25",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy S23+ and the Samsung Galaxy S25 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S25 leads on performance. The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 314,999 against PKR 319,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S23+",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s23-2",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s23-2/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-26-2026-11_59_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 319999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-27T04:31:00+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 83,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 66.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 95.6,
                "overall": 85.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 17, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "196 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × Cortex-X3 @ 3.36 GHz 2 × Cortex-A715 @ 2.8 GHz 2 × Cortex-A710 @ 2.8 GHz 3 × Cortex-A510 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 740",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (Upgradable to Android 16) One UI 5.1 (Upgradable to One UI 8) Up to 7 Years of Android OS & Security Updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide), f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP (Telephoto), f/2.4, PDAF, 3x Optical Zoom, OIS 12 MP (Ultra-Wide), f/2.2, 120° LED Flash Auto HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP, f/2.2 Dual Pixel Autofocus HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 24fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60/240fps 720p @ 960fps HDR10+ Stereo Sound Recording Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion 4700 mAh (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic Under-display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S25",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s25",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s25/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-17-2026-10_51_56-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 314999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-17T05:57:30+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.4,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 52.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 88.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Launched January 2025 (global)",
                    "Dimensions": "146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "162 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistance (up to 1.5 m for 30 min)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (~416 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.47 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with One UI 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512 GB (non-expandable)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 50 MP wide (OIS) + 10 MP telephoto (3× optical) + 12 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K @24/30 fps, 4K @30/60 fps, 1080p @30/60/240 fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "4000 mAh (non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (up to two eSIM active)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.7,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 83,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 95.4
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s25"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 66.1,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 52.9
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-2"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 75,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s25"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-2": 95.6,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s25": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s25"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy S25 costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S23+ packs a 700 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S23+ charges 20W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S25 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S23+ or Samsung Galaxy S25?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23+ and Samsung Galaxy S25 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S23+ and Samsung Galaxy S25 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23+ is listed at PKR 319,999 and Samsung Galaxy S25 at PKR 314,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy S25 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S23+ or Samsung Galaxy S25?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23+ leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S23+ carries a 4700 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S25 a 4000 mAh cell, with 45W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S23+ or Samsung Galaxy S25?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S25 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S23+ runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm) while Samsung Galaxy S25 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}