Apple 256GB
Apple
84 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Black 128GB
Samsung
66 Overall Score
Scores
Flagship
Gaming
Photography
Budget
Foldable
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Apple | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.9 | 6.1 |
| Display Type | OLED★ | — |
| Resolution | 2868 x 1320 | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1600 nits | 1750 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | — |
| Processor Model | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | 4.05★ | 3.36 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0★ |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 200 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP★ | 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 10x★ |
| Video | 4K@120fps | 8K@30fps★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,685 mAh | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W | 45W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast-charge capable | 45W Super Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1★ |
| SIM | eSIM | Dual SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | — |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓★ | — |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | — |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong camera (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Black 128GB
- Strong camera (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.