Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB
Samsung
89 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1750 nits★ | 1600 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 3.36 | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 200 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 4★ | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 10x★ | 5x |
| Video | 8K@30fps★ | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 45W★ | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging | Fast-charge capable |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB
- Strong camera (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB0.142score per dollar
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB0.062score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB offers 2.3x better value for money
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.
