iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Why Consider Each
An overview of the main advantages of each phone
Reasons to consider the iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 33% higher HBM Brightness (1600 nits vs ~1200 nits)
- 25% smaller Lithography Process (3 nm vs 4 nm)
- 14% higher Peak Brightness (2000 nits vs 1750 nits)
- 8% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1.9M vs 1.76 M)
- Better Processor: Apple A18 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Better Digital Zoom: 25 x vs Not Confirm
- Includes Reverse Wireless
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 4.2x better Camera (200 + 50 + 10 + 10 MP vs 48 + 48 + 12 MP)
- 2.0x better Zoom (10 x vs 5x)
- 60% higher Max Clock (3.2 GHz vs 2× 4.05 GHz)
- 50% more RAM Memory (12 + 256 GB vs 8 +512 GB)
- 50% higher Charging Watts (45 W vs 30 W)
- 16% lighter Weight (234 g vs 277 grams)
- 9% higher Screen Resolution (1440 x 3120 Pixels vs 1320 x 2868 Pixels)
- 7% larger Battery (5000 mAH vs 4685 mAh)
- Better Screen Type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X vs OLED
- Faster Storage Type: UFS 4.0 vs NVMe
- Higher Video Recording: 8K @ 30 fps 4K @ 30/60 fps 1080p @ 24… vs 4K @ 60 fps 1080p@ 240 fps
- Includes Wireless Charging
- Includes Reverse Charging
- IP Rating: ip 68
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| General Information | ||
| Product Name | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Official Brand Link | Visit | Visit |
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| Price | 510000 PKR | 270000 PKR |
| Price India | ₹153000 | ₹80000 |
| Price USA | $1600 | $800 |
| Variants Prices | 8GB + 512GB 8GB + 1TB | 12 + 256 GB _______________________________ |
| Display | ||
| Phone Dimensions | 163 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Screen Size | 6.9 inch | 6.8 inches |
| Screen Resolution | 1320 x 2868 Pixels | 1440 x 3120 Pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen Type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1750 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1600 nits | ~1200 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Lithography Process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| Max Clock | 2× 4.05 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| CPU Cores | 6 Cores | 8 Cores |
| Architecture | 2× Everest 4.26 GHz | – 3 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno 740 |
| AnTuTu Benchmark | 1.9M | 1.76 M |
| Bootup Time | - | 18 s |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Memory | 8 +512 GB | 12 + 256 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 8 + 256GB | 12 + 256 GB |
| Rear Camera | ||
| Camera | 48 + 48 + 12 MP | 200 + 50 + 10 + 10 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8064 x 6048 pixels | 16000 x 12500 Pixels |
| Camera Sensor | 48 MP = Sony IMX903 | 200 MP =Samsung ISOCELL HP2 |
| Zoom | 5x | 10 x |
| Digital Zoom | 25 x | Not Confirm |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps | 8K @ 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED dual-tone | LED Flash |
| Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front Sensor | 12 MP = Sony IMX714 | 12 MP = Samsung S5K3LU |
| Front Resolution | 4000 × 3000 pixels | 4000 × 3000 Pixels |
| Front Recording | 4K @60 fps | 4K @ 30/60 fps |
| Front Flash | - | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 5000 mAH |
| Charging Watts | 30 W | 45 W |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging | 25 W | 15 W |
| Reverse Charging | - | 4.5 W |
| Reverse Wireless | yes | 4.5 W |
| Battery Life (PC Mark) | - | 13h 52m |
| Charging Time | 2 hour 20 mints | ~54m 42s |
| Software | ||
| Model Number | - | — |
| Release Date | 9 September, 2024 | 17 February, 2023 |
| Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Series Name | iPhone 16 | S Series |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Android OS | iOS 27 | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 277 grams | 234 g |
| Build | Frame And Back Aluminum | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Back |
| IP Rating | — | ip 68 |
| Special Features | Emergency SOS via Satellite Camera Control key | 200 MP Adaptive Pixel Camera, |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM/ E-SIM | Nano-SIM/ E-SIM |
| Network | 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ | 4G / 4G+ / 5G |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 v |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Security & Audio | ||
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Speaker | Dual Stereo Speaker |
| Fingerprint | Face ID | Front Finger |
| Other Sensors | Face ID | Accelerometer |
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| Verdict | ||
| Pros | ✅ Fastest mobile chip | ✅ QHD+ 120Hz Display 📱 |
| Cons | ❌ Very high price | ❌ 234g Heavy Body ⚖️ |
| Best For | ✅Professional content creators | 🎯 Photography Enthusiasts 📸 |
| Not Best For | ❌Value-for-money seekers | 🚫 Fast Charging Fans ⚡ |
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| Rival Devices | — | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
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