iPhone 13
2021 generation
128GB
Model comparisons
iPhone vs Android: compare iPhone 13 and Samsung Galaxy S23.
Between iPhone 13 and Samsung Galaxy S23, the choice is also about ecosystem, update length, camera and refurbished budget.
Based on official manufacturer specs.
See the table for screen size and materials. Both are premium daily drivers.
Apple Silicon, Snapdragon and Tensor all stay smooth for typical use. Gaps show in heavy gaming or video editing.
Top Android phones lead on zoom flexibility; iPhone excels at consistency and video. Check optical zoom in the table.
A refurbished iPhone 13 at NomoPhone often offers the best budget-to-quality ratio. Compare stock and trade-in estimates.
Model comparisons
iPhone vs Android: compare iPhone 13 and Samsung Galaxy S23.
Between iPhone 13 and Samsung Galaxy S23, the choice is also about ecosystem, update length, camera and refurbished budget.
Based on official manufacturer specs.
See the table for screen size and materials. Both are premium daily drivers.
Apple Silicon, Snapdragon and Tensor all stay smooth for typical use. Gaps show in heavy gaming or video editing.
Top Android phones lead on zoom flexibility; iPhone excels at consistency and video. Check optical zoom in the table.
A refurbished iPhone 13 at NomoPhone often offers the best budget-to-quality ratio. Compare stock and trade-in estimates.
| Criterion | iPhone 13 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6,1″ | 6,1″ |
| Processor | A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Operating system | iOS 15+ | Android 13 / One UI 5 |
| Software updates | 6+ years | 7 years |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2x | 3x |
| Connector | Lightning | USB-C |
| Material | Aluminium | Aluminium (Armor Aluminum) |
| Video battery life | 19 h | 22 h |
| Refurbished price | Refurbished iPhone: wide choice, strong value | New/refurbished Android: varies by model |
| Ecosystem & trade-in | iOS, NomoPhone trade-in, MagSafe accessories | Open Android, Google/Samsung services |
Our verdict
Choose refurbished iPhone 13 for iOS, trade-in and value at NomoPhone.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 for Android, 120 Hz displays or Samsung/Google camera features.
Go to our stock or estimate trade-in.
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| Criterion | iPhone 13 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6,1″ | 6,1″ |
| Processor | A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Operating system | iOS 15+ | Android 13 / One UI 5 |
| Software updates | 6+ years | 7 years |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2x | 3x |
| Connector | Lightning | USB-C |
| Material | Aluminium | Aluminium (Armor Aluminum) |
| Video battery life | 19 h | 22 h |
| Refurbished price | Refurbished iPhone: wide choice, strong value | New/refurbished Android: varies by model |
| Ecosystem & trade-in | iOS, NomoPhone trade-in, MagSafe accessories | Open Android, Google/Samsung services |
Our verdict
Choose refurbished iPhone 13 for iOS, trade-in and value at NomoPhone.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 for Android, 120 Hz displays or Samsung/Google camera features.
Go to our stock or estimate trade-in.
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