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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro

In this article, we are going to highlight the difference in the specs and features of the two flagship phones. We are going to compare the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G with the Apple iPhone 14 Pro. The S23 Ultra will be launched late this February with a price tag of about Rs. 1,24,999 whereas the iPhone 14 Pro was launched on September 2022 and currently costs Rs. 1,22,999.

Overview – Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro

Before we get into the specifics of the comparison, here is a list of the main differences between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G and Apple iPhone 14 Pro:

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5GApple iPhone 14 Pro
Display6.8 inches, Resolution – 1440 x
3088 pixels
6.1 inches, Resolution – 1179 x 2556 pixels
CameraFront – 12 MP
Back – 200MP+10 MP+12MP
Front – 12 MP
Back – 48 MP + 12MP +12 MP
Battery 5000 mAh 3200 mAh
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Price Rs. 1,24,999Rs. 1,22,999

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Display – Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5GApple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Display TypeDynamic AMOLED 2XLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Brightness1750 nits (peak)2000 nits (peak)
Display Size6.8 inches, (89.5% screen-to-body ratio)6.1 inches, (87% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1440 x 3088 pixels (501 PPI density)1179 x 2556 pixels, (460 PPI Density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield glass

In comparison to the S23 Ultra 5G, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro has a slightly smaller display and a lower screen-to-body ratio. However, its maximum screen brightness is higher. Additionally, the S23 Ultra’s display is wider and crisper because of its greater pixel density and increased pixels per inch.

Battery – Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5GApple iPhone 14 Pro
TypeLi-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 minWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
USB TypeUSB Type-C 3.2, OTGLightning, USB 2.0

The S23 Ultra features a better battery in terms of power. Compared to the iPhone 14 Pro, it boasts a larger battery and a faster charging time.

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Camera – Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro

BasisSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5GApple iPhone 14 Pro
Main Camera200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
2nd Camera10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 10x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
3rd Camera10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), dual pixel PDAF
4th Camera12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide, Super Steady video
Front Camera12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS, (depth/biometrics sensor)

Comparing the cameras of the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G versus the iPhone 14 Pro, the Samsung gadget offers a stunning front camera in addition to four top-notch back cameras. The S23 Ultra offers probably the best camera one can get in a phone.

OS & Chipset – Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro

BasisSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5GApple iPhone 14 Pro
OSAndroid 13, One UI 5.1iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 16.3
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
CPU Octa-coreHexa-core (2×3.46 GHz Everest + 4×2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
GPUAdreno 740Apple GPU (5-core graphics)

The Apple A16 Bionic Chip beats the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip in smartphone CPU rankings. The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is therefore superior in terms of CPU power. However, several sources claim that the Adreno 740 is a superior GPU to the Apple GPU in terms of performance.

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Other Features – Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro

BasisSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5GApple iPhone 14 Pro
Dimensions163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm (5.81 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
RAM/ROM-(Available Combinations)8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, 12GB/1TB.6GB/128GB, 6GB/256GB, 6GB/512GB, 6GB/1TB.
Colours AvailablePhantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, RedSpace Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple
SensorsFingerprint (under the display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
WLANWi-Fi, tri-bandWi-Fi, dual-band
Bluetoothv5.3, A2DP, LEv5.3, A2DP, LE
Water ResistanceIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)

Both phones are mostly similar in terms of sensors, water resistance and connectivity. It’s just that the Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit bigger with a larger display than the iPhone 14 Pro. Also, if you want a phone with higher RAM then you should go for the S23 Ultra.

Conclusion

After carefully examining the precise specifications of both devices in this comparison Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro, I believe that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G is superior to the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max. Even though it is less expensive than the iPhone 14 Pro, the S23 Ultra 5G offers a superior display, camera, and battery. The Apple device’s Bionic A16 chip is the sole item that gives it an advantage.

Read what our experts had to say: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Review

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At a Glance

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Octa core (3.36 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Adreno 740

Hexa Core (Dual core + Quad core)

Apple A16 Bionic, Apple GPU (Five-core graphics)

5000 mAh

Li-ion, Fast, 45W

3200 mAh

Li-ion, Fast, 20W

17.27 cm (6.8 inch)

501 ppi, 2K

15.49 cm (6.1 inch)

461 ppi, FHD+

Quad, 200MP + 12MP + 10MP + 10MP

7680x4320 @ 24 fps, 3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Triple, 48MP + 12MP + 12MP

3840x2160 @ 24 fps, 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

5G

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM

5G

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM

Detailed Specs

Screen Size

17.27 cm (6.8 inch)
15.49 cm (6.1 inch)

Screen Type

AMOLED
OLED

Screen Resolution

1440 x 3088 pixels
1179 x 2556 pixels

Pixel Density

501 ppi
461 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:09
19.5:9

Screen Protection

Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass

Screen to Body Ratio

89.99%
86.42%

Screen Design

Punch hole
Bezel-less

Screen Refresh Rate

120 Hz
120 Hz

Screen Quality

2K
FHD+

Peak Brightness

1750 nits
2000 nits

Phone Variants

12GB 256GB, 12GB 512GB, 12GB 1TB
6GB 128GB, 6GB 256GB, 6GB 512GB, 6GB 1TB

Expandable Storage

No
No

RAM Type

LPDDR5X
LPDDR5

Storage Type

UFS 4.0
NVMe

OTG Support

Yes
-

Sensors

Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Face ID, Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Operating System

Android v13
iOS v16

GPU

Adreno 740
Apple GPU (Five-core graphics)

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Apple A16 Bionic

CPU

Octa core (3.36 GHz, Single core, Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A715 + 2 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A510)
Hexa Core (Dual core + Quad core)

Custom User Interface

Samsung One UI
-

Clock Speed

3.36 GHz
Dual

Architecture

64 bit
64 bit

Process Technology

4 nm
5 nm

Battery Capacity

5000 mAh
3200 mAh

Battery Removable

No
No

Battery Type

Li-ion
Li-ion

Charger Type

Fast, 45W
Fast, 20W

USB Type-C

Yes
No

Fast Charging

Yes
Yes

Charging Time

65 % in 30 minutes
50 % in 30 minutes

Wireless Charging

Yes
Yes

Announced On

1-Feb-23
7-Sep-22

Market Status

Available
Available

Brand

Samsung
Apple

Model Number

SM-S918B
A2890

Price Status

Confirmed
Confirmed

Price

Rs. 124,999
Rs. 129,900

GPS

Yes A-GPS, Glonass
Yes A-GPS, Glonass

NFC

Yes
Yes

Network Support

5G
5G

Bluetooth

Yes
Yes

FM Radio

No
No

3.5mm Audio Jack

No
No

SIM Size

SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM

Wi-Fi

Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz
Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/ax/b/g/n, MIMO

Bluetooth Type

v5.3
v5.3

Audio Jack

USB Type-C
Lightning

SIM Slot(s)

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM

eSIM

No
Yes

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot

VoLTE

Yes
Yes

SIM 1 Bands

5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8, TDD N38 / N40, 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40), FD-LTE 1800(band 3), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: Available...
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N25 / N28 / N30, TDD N38 / N40 / N77 / N78 / N79, 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2...

SIM 2 Bands

5G Bands: FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8, TDD N38 / N40, 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40), FD-LTE 1800(band 3), 3G Bands: UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz, 2G Bands: GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz, GPRS: Available, EDGE: Available...
5G Bands: FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N25 / N28, TDD N38 / N40 / N77 / N78 / N79, 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) / 3500(band 42), FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2...

Audio Features

-
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus

Front Video Recording

3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
3840x2160 @ 24 fps, 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Front Camera Setup

Single, 12MP
Single, 12MP

Front Camera 1 Resolution

12 MP
12 MP

Front Camera 1 Type

f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera

Front Camera 1 Lens

26 mm focal length
23 mm focal length, 3.6" sensor size

Front Aperture

f/2.2
f/1.9

Front Flash

-
Yes, Retina Flash

Weight

234 grams
206 grams

Colors

Green, Red, Phantom Black, Cream, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Lavender
Gold, Silver, Space Black, Deep Purple

Build

Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Ceramic Shield front, Textured matt glass back and stainless steel design

Dimensions

163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
147.5 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm

OIS

Yes
Yes

Rear Flash

Yes, LED Flash
Yes, LED Flash

Rear Video Recording

7680x4320 @ 24 fps, 3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
3840x2160 @ 24 fps, 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Rear Camera Features

Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
9 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus

Rear Camera Setup

Quad, 200MP + 12MP + 10MP + 10MP
Triple, 48MP + 12MP + 12MP

Rear Camera 1 Resolution

200 MP
48 MP

Rear Camera 1 Type

f/1.7, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
f/1.78, Wide Angle, Primary Camera

Rear Camera 1 Lens

24 mm focal length, 1.31" sensor size, 0.6 micrometre pixel size
24 mm focal length, 1.22 micrometre pixel size

Rear Camera 2 Resolution

12 MP
12 MP

Rear Camera 2 Type

f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera

Rear Camera 2 Lens

13 mm focal length, 2.55" sensor size, 1.4 micrometre pixel size
13 mm focal length, 1.4 micrometre pixel size

Rear Camera 3 Resolution

10 MP
12 MP

Rear Camera 3 Type

f/2.4, Telephoto Camera
f/2.8, Telephoto Camera

Rear Camera 3 Lens

70 mm focal length, 3.52" sensor size, 1.12 micrometre pixel size
77 mm focal length

Rear Camera 4 Resolution

10 MP
-

Rear Camera 4 Type

f/4.9
-

Rear Camera 4 Lens

230 mm focal length, 3.52" sensor size, 1.12 micrometre pixel size
-

Rear Sensor

ISO-CELL
Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

Rear Aperture

f/1.7
f/1.78

Fingerprint Scanner

Yes
No

Fingerprint Scanner Position

On-Screen
-

Fingerprint Scanner Type

Ultrasonic
-
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