This is a side-by-side smartphone specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a 6.8-inch display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy processor, quad cameras, 5G connectivity, and 5000mAh battery.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display, Apple A18 Pro (3 mm) processor, triple cameras, 5G connectivity, and 4685mAh battery.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
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| Screen | 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (1440 x 3088 Pixels, 501 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 19.3:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+, 1,750nits peak brightness, and punch-hole
S Pen stylus |
6.9-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1320 x 2868 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield (2nd gen), 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1000 nits typ., 2000 nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Pill-shaped cutout (Dynamic Island) |
| OS | Android 13 with One Ui 5.1 | iOS18 with Apple Intelligence |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Apple A18 Pro (3 mm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-X3 @ 3.36GHz , 4x Cortex-A715/710 @ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510 @ 2.0GHz |
Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Apple GPU with 6 Cores |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
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| Rear Camera | Quad Cameras: 200MP Main Camera (f/1.7 Aperture, Laser AF, multi-dir. Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 120˚ FoV) 10MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom) 10MP Periscope Telephoto (f/4.9 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS, 10x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 8K@30fps video recording with HDR10+ & EIS, 100x Space Zoom |
Triple Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.78 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 48MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 120° FoV) 12MP Telephoto (f/2.8 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS, 5x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@120fps video recording with Dolby Vision, ProRes, Video Stabilization, Spatial Audio |
| Front Camera |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording with Dolby Vision |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
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| Position | GPS (tri-band), GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| USB OTG | Yes with Samsung DeX | Yes (USB 3, DisplayPort) |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Res Audio and Stereo Dual Speakers tuned by AKG | Spatial Audio, Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) - AirTags Gen2 Emergency SOS, Messages & Find My via satellite (not applicable in PH) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) 45W Fast Charging (65% in 30 minutes), 10W wireless charging |
4685 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) Fast Charging via USB-C and MagSafe 50% in 30 minutes with ≥20W adapter or ≥30W MagSafe 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging |
| Material | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame (IP68 Water and Dust Resistance) | Glass front, Glass back, Titanium frame (IP68 water & dust resistant) |
| Size | 78.1 X 163.4 X 8.9 mm | 163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm |
| Weight | 234 g | 227 g |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, and Cream | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| Release Date | February 2, 2023 | September 10, 2024 |
| Price | ₱81,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱89,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines ₱103,990.00 - Official price of 1TB version in the Philippines |
₱84,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱96,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines ₱108,990.00 - Official price of 1TB version in the Philippines |
| Buy Online |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra on Lazada Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra on Shopee |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max on Lazada Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max on Shopee |
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