We’ll compare in-depth the two newest flagship phones from Apple and Samsung in this article. The current cost of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, which was released in September 2021, is Rs. 1,29,900. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G, on the other hand, will go on sale in late February and cost Rs. 1,24,999.
Here is a list of the primary distinctions between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G and Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max:
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | |
Display | 6.8 inches, Resolution – 1440 x 3088 pixels | 6.7 inches, Resolution – 1284 x 2778 pixels |
Camera | Front – 12 MP Back – 200MP+10 MP+12MP | Front – 12 MP Back – 48 MP + 12MP +12 MP |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 4352 mAh |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
Price | Rs. 1,24,999 | Rs. 1,29,900 |
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | |
Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
Brightness | 1750 nits (peak) | 1200 nits (peak) |
Display Size | 6.8 inches, (89.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, (87.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels (501 PPI density) | 1284 x 2778 pixels, (458 PPI Density) |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield glass |
In terms of display, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G is way better than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max. The S23 Ultra has a bigger screen, higher brightness, better resolution and even a better screen-to-body ratio.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | |
Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4352 mAh, non-removable |
Charging | 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min |
USB Type | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | Lightning, USB 2.0 |
The S23 Ultra features a better battery in terms of capacity. Also, compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max, it boasts a larger battery and a faster charging time.
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Basis | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max |
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Main Camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS |
2nd Camera | 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 10x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 3x optical zoom |
3rd Camera | 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF |
4th Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide, Super Steady video | – |
Front Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), (depth/biometrics sensor) |
With a new Isocell HP2 image sensor that produces photos at an astounding 200 megapixels, Samsung is going big this year. With any smartphone camera, that has never happened. So the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G has way better cameras compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Basis | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max |
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OS | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 16.3 |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core (2×3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4×1.82 GHz Blizzard) |
GPU | Adreno 740 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip beats the Apple A15 Bionic Chip in smartphone CPU rankings. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is therefore superior in terms of CPU power. Also, sources claim that the Adreno 740 is a superior GPU to the Apple GPU in terms of performance.
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Basis | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max |
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Dimensions | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) |
Colours Available | Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red | Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, Alpine Green |
Sensors | Fingerprint (under the display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
WLAN | Wi-Fi, tri-band | Wi-Fi, dual-band |
Bluetooth | v5.3, A2DP, LE | v5.0, A2DP, LE |
Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
The features are mostly similar between the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Both have an IP68 designation for water and dust resistance, and they both feature all the sensors. Except, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is a tiny bit larger than the iPhone.
From the comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, we saw that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G is way better in all aspects than the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max. It is simply the best flagship made so far and as also as an added bonus its price is a bit lower than the 13 Pro Max.
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