Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Black 128GB
Samsung
65 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Foldable
Photography
Rugged
Gaming
Flagship
Compact
Business
Battery Life
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | — |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 1750 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 | — |
| Processor Model | A19 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 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 | 2 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP★ | 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 18 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | 10x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 3,692 mAh | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W | 45W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | 45W Super Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 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 | 0.18 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓★ | — |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Black 128GB
- Strong camera (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Apple iPhone 17 White 256GB0.094score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Black 128GB0.109score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Black 128GB offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.
