Each smartphone has notable differences in its design, particularly in the arrangement of the camera sensors. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ has its sensors in the upper left corner, slightly protruding. It is available in black, purple, and white. Its back edges are slightly rounded, providing a comfortable grip. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, on the other hand, opts for a more streamlined approach with its sensors aligned vertically in the upper left corner on a completely flat back. The available colors are black, green, purple, and white (cream), and the frame is made of plastic with rounded corners.
The iPhone 15, recognizable by its square organization in the upper left corner, stands out with its aluminum frame. It is available in pink, yellow, green, blue or black, and its edges are slightly rounded. For the Google Pixel 8 Pro, the sensors are integrated into a horizontal strip spanning the entire width of the device. This design is unique and practical, allowing stable handling. This model comes in blue, black, mint and porcelain, with a glass frame.
Finally, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra adopts a minimalist design with photo sensors appearing to be placed directly on the back shell. Available in black, gray, purple and amber (yellow), this model has a titanium frame, offering both elegance and robustness.
Dimensions vary considerably among selected models. The most compact is the iPhone 15 with a weight of 171 grams, which also makes it the lightest in our selection. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ measures 161.4mm in height, 74.2mm in width and 8.9mm in thickness, with a weight of 204.5 grams. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, slightly smaller at 158mm in height, 76.5mm in width and 8.2mm in thickness, weighs 209 grams. The Google Pixel 8 Pro is larger, at 162.2 mm in height, 76.5 mm in width and 8.8 mm in thickness, and weighs 213 grams. The largest and heaviest is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, measuring 162.3 mm in height, 79 mm in width and 8.6 mm in thickness, with a substantial weight of 232 grams.
Battery capacity is crucial to the autonomy of every smartphone. The Google Pixel 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra have the most generous batteries, with a capacity of 5050 mAh and 5000 mAh respectively. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ also has a 5000 mAh battery, offering great autonomy. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, with a 4500 mAh battery, and the iPhone 15, with a 3349 mAh battery, offer smaller capacities. In terms of charging speed, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ stands out with a fast charge of 120 watts, while the Google Pixel 8 Pro supports a 30-watt charge and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, 45 watts. The Galaxy S23 FE and iPhone 15 charge wirelessly, but the Galaxy S23 FE also supports reverse charging.
Which is the most powerful and which is the best screen?
To gauge power, we look at processors and RAM. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, paired with 12GB of RAM, making it the most powerful. The Google Pixel 8 Pro with the Tensor G3 and 12GB of RAM follows closely behind. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ with its MediaTek Dimensity 7200-Ultra offers 8GB or 12GB of RAM, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE with the Exynos 2200 and 8GB of RAM is slightly less powerful. The iPhone 15, with its Apple A16 and 6GB of RAM, rounds out this list in terms of raw power.
The display is a key element. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers the largest screen at 6.8 inches and a maximum brightness of 2600 cd/m², followed by the Google Pixel 8 Pro with 6.7 inches and 2400 cd/m². The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offers a 6.67-inch screen with a brightness of 1800 cd/m², while the Galaxy S23 FE and iPhone 15 offer 6.4 inches and 6.1 inches, respectively, with brightnesses of 1450 cd/m² and 2000 cd/m². All models support a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz, except the iPhone 15, which is limited to 60 Hz.
The screens of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+, Galaxy S23 FE and Galaxy S24 Ultra are flat, while those of the Google Pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 15 are slightly curved. In terms of screen quality, the Galaxy S24 Ultra stands out thanks to its brightness and anti-reflective treatment.
What configurations for photos and what connectivity?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers a 200-megapixel main sensor, followed by the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ with also 200-megapixels. The Google Pixel 8 Pro offers a 50-megapixel main sensor, but compensates with additional 48-megapixel sensors for ultra-wide-angle and telephoto shots. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has a 50-megapixel main sensor and the iPhone 15 has a 48-megapixel sensor. In terms of selfies, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offers 16 megapixels, compared to 10.5 for the Pixel 8 Pro, 12 for the Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15, and 10 for the Galaxy S23 FE.
Finally, note that all the selected Smartphones are 5G compatible and support Bluetooth 5.3. The Google Pixel 8 Pro and Galaxy S24 Ultra offer Wi-Fi 7 compatibility, while the Galaxy S23 FE supports Wi-Fi 6E and other models support Wi-Fi 6. Neither smartphone has a jack . Only the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and the Google Pixel 8 Pro include an infrared transmitter.
In terms of water resistance, all models have IP68 certification, guaranteeing good protection against dust and water. The fingerprint reader is located under the screen for all models, except the iPhone 15 which does not have one, focusing entirely on facial recognition.
