{"id":15270,"date":"2023-04-17T11:52:35","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T10:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/?p=15270"},"modified":"2025-02-17T14:35:28","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T14:35:28","slug":"iphone-14-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/04\/17\/iphone-14-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone 14 vs Samsung Galaxy S23"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s face it, Apple and Samsung are the main contenders in the smartphone world and we can clearly see why!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the Galaxy S23 and iPhone 14 series are very popular choices for upgrading and offer some of the most advanced features we\u2019ve seen so far&#8230; but which phone is right for you?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">K<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eep reading to find out everything about the Samsung S23 and iPhone 14, including features, models and price points!<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">In this blog:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#iPhone-14-series-overview\">iPhone 14 series overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#iPhone-14\">iPhone 14\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#iPhone-14-Plus\">iPhone 14 Plus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#iPhone-14-Pro\">iPhone 14 Pro<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#iPhone-14-Pro-Max\">iPhone 14 Pro Max<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Samsung-Galaxy-S23-overview\">Samsung Galaxy S23 overview\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Samsung-S23\">Samsung S23<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Samsung-Galaxy-S23-Plus\">Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Samsung-S23-Ultra\">Samsung S23 Ultra<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Which-device-is-best-?\">Which device is best?\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"iPhone-14-series-overview\" style=\"text-align: center;\">iPhone 14 series overview<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iPhone-14-series.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14004 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iPhone-14-series.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iPhone-14-series.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iPhone-14-series-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/iPhone-14-series-768x482.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The iPhone 14 series is made up of the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The main change to this series is there\u2019s no longer a Mini version, instead it has been replaced with a Plus version.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The iPhone 14 Plus is basically the budget device of the series and is classed as the affordable flagship iPhone. This model offers a bigger screen and upgraded features without the price tag of the Pro models.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want an iPhone that has the most up-to-date technology, then the pro models offer the most exciting features.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whereas if you\u2019re on a budget or are not looking for a larger screen, then the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus still provide enough upgrades and new features to be truly satisfied.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"iPhone-14\" style=\"text-align: center;\">iPhone 14<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cheapest out of the series, the iPhone 14 shares the same A15 Bionic chip as the iPhone 13 but it has been improved to make it faster and more powerful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The iPhone 14 features you can expect include a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display along with a 12MP front camera, 12MP wide camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As well as Photonic Engine to improve low-light performance and Action Mode to boost stabilisation when recording. Plus, it is 5G ready, IP68 water resistant and has MagSafe charging. It is available in Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Purple, (PRODUCT) Red and Yellow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the price for an iPhone 14:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b>128GB &#8211; \u00a3849<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>256GB &#8211; \u00a3959<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>512GB &#8211; \u00a31,179\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to cut the cost, shop our huge range of <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/iphone-14\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished iPhone 14<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> models at the musicMagpie Store today!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"iPhone-14-Plus\" style=\"text-align: center;\">iPhone 14 Plus<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may not know this, but the iPhone 14 Plus is the first iPhone since the iPhone 8 to offer a bigger screen without extra features and price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can expect the following iPhone 14 Plus features: It has an improved A15 Bionic chip and a 6.7-inch Super Retina display. Plus, this model has 5G connectivity, is IP68 water resistant, includes MagSafe charging and has the same 12MP cameras as the iPhone 14, as well as slightly larger sensors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The iPhone 14 Plus is available in several colours, such as Midnight, Starlight, PRODUCT (RED), Blue, Purple and Yellow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the price for a iPhone 14 Plus:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>128GB &#8211; \u00a3949<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>256G &#8211; \u00a31,059<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>512GB &#8211; \u00a31,279\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get more for money when you shop <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/iphone-14-plus\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished iPhone 14 Plus<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> models with us and get the same features but for much less.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"iPhone-14-Pro\" style=\"text-align: center;\">iPhone 14 Pro<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s face it, if you choose the iPhone 14 Pro, you get what you pay for and that&#8217;s a whole load of advanced features you just won\u2019t get with the standard models.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A perk to choosing the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max is you\u2019ll get an exclusive feature, the brand-new Dynamic Island. This is essentially a replacement for the old iPhone notch that sits at the top of the screen to hide the front camera. It is a pretty handy feature as it shows notifications, incoming calls and alerts without you having to do anything.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The iPhone 14 Pro also has an Always-On display which is a setting that dims your lock screen but it\u2019s still visible, so you can glance at your screen and still see the time, date and widgets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From a stunning 6.1-inch Super-Retina XDR OLED display to the super powerful A16 Bionic chip, the iPhone 14 Pro does not disappoint.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It even has 5G connectivity, MagSafe charging, and an IP68 water resistance rating, and if you love photography then you\u2019re in for a treat! You\u2019ll have access to a 48MP main camera which is another huge upgrade.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this model has a limited amount of colour options compared to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus; these include Deep Purple, Gold, Silver and Space Black.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how much an iPhone 14 Pro costs:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>128GB &#8211; \u00a31,099<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>256GB &#8211; \u00a31,209\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>512GB &#8211; \u00a31,429<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>1TB &#8211; \u00a31,649\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to save on this device is by switching to a <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/iphone-14-pro\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished iPhone 14 Pro<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and you\u2019ll enjoy incredible features for a much better price!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"iPhone-14-Pro-Max\" style=\"text-align: center;\">iPhone 14 Pro Max<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for an all-around powerful device that has everything you could possibly ask for in a phone, then you\u2019re onto a winner with the iPhone 14 Pro Max!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It does share a lot of the same features as the iPhone 14 Pro but if you want to go even bigger then this is the model to choose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The A16 Bionic chip makes it one of the fastest phones around! It even has fantastic battery life that you can rely upon, so you can browse for hours without worrying about the charge running out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, as this is the biggest iPhone out of the iPhone 14 series, it is going to be heavier and larger, weighing 8.47 ounces and sporting a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also have access to the exclusive Dynamic Island, Always-On Display, a 48MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera and a 12MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. This model is also available in Gold, Silver, Space Black and Purple.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The iPhone 14 Pro Max has an IP68 water rating which means it can be in a maximum of 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes before it is likely to get damaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the price for an iPhone 14 Pro Max:\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>128GB &#8211; \u00a31,199<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>256GB &#8211; \u00a31,309<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>512GB &#8211; \u00a31,529<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>1 TB &#8211; \u00a31,749<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your hands on a <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/iphone-14-pro-max\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished iPhone 14 Pro Max<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for less at the musicMagpie Store!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Samsung-Galaxy-S23-overview\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Samsung Galaxy S23 overview<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-copy.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14888 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-copy.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-copy.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-copy-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-copy-768x480.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Samsung Galaxy S23 series includes the Samsung S23, the Samsung S23+ and the Samsung S23 Ultra. All three models are unquestionably the best Android phones you can buy right now!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of design, the appearance of the Samsung S23 and S23 Plus has changed a lot, whereas the Galaxy S23 Ultra has had some major upgrades to the camera and design.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Samsung-S23\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Samsung S23<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Samsung Galaxy S23 is the cheapest in the phone line-up and it looks very different from its predecessor. It now has an array of three camera lenses instead of the camera module used for the last two generations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enjoy the best Samsung has to offer, with the superfast Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and it also has a 6.1-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz adapted refresh rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It runs on Android 13, has a 3,900 mAh battery and has 25W fast charging, plus 15W wireless charging. It even has a huge 50MP main camera and 5G connectivity &#8211; what\u2019s not to love about the S23?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how much the Samsung Galaxy S23 costs:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>128GB &#8211; \u00a3849<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>256GB &#8211; \u00a3899<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your next upgrade cheaper by <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-mobile-phones\/sell-samsung\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trading in Samsung phone<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> models with musicMagpie<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Samsung-Galaxy-S23-Plus\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Galaxy S23 Plus provides a great Android experience and it has a smooth 6.6-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED Display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It runs on Android 13 and has a large 4700 mAh battery with 45W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. It also has a 50MP camera, is 5G ready and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen chip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Galaxy S23 Plus and S23 share pretty much the same features but for a faster battery and a larger screen, the S23 Plus is a great option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the price for a Galaxy S23 Plus:\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>256GB &#8211; \u00a3999<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>512GB &#8211; \u00a31,149<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Samsung-S23-Ultra\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Samsung S23 Ultra<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for the best of the best that Samsung has to offer, then look no further than the Galaxy S23 Ultra!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has the largest display out of the S23 range, with a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It even supports the S pen and you get an extra storage option with 1TB.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most impressive thing about the S23 Ultra is the huge 200MP main rear camera, as well as enhanced HDR and improved low light focusing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It even has a huge 5,000 mAh battery, has 5G connectivity and runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 gen 2 chip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the price for a Galaxy S23 Ultra\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>256GB &#8211; \u00a31,249<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>512GB &#8211; \u00a31,399<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>1TB &#8211; \u00a31,599<\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"Which-device-is-best-?\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Which device is best?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each series has its own exclusive features and the camera features vary, with ultimately the biggest camera out of all of the models being the Samsung S23 Ultra.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both series offer incredible performance, as both companies have the fastest chips, 5G ready devices and they all have great charging capabilities and battery life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, Apple has a bigger range of phones to choose from, with their budget phone, the iPhone 14 Plus being more on the premium side, so you\u2019ll get more for your money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, both Apple and Samsung have the best phones on the market and offer the best technology. It all boils down to your budget and which features you\u2019re looking for from your next device.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save more by shopping our fantastic range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/mobile-phones\/\">refurbished phones<\/a>, including <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished iPhone<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> models and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/samsung-store\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refurbished Samsung phone<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> models. Get your hands on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/iphone-13\/\">refurbished iPhone 13<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/iphone-12\/\"> refurbished iPhone 12<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/mobile-phones\/apple\/iphone-11\/\">refurbished iPhone 11<\/a> and many more. Plus, if you want to make some extra cash to put towards your upgrade, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/sell-mobile-phones\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sell your phone<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with musicMagpie today.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s face it, Apple and Samsung are the main contenders in the smartphone world and we can clearly see why! 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