• 6.8" (3080x1440) AMOLED
  • 8GB/12GB
    Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
    256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
  • 200-MP, f/1.7, OIS 4 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 201
  • 5000 mAh W-Charge
  • 6.7" (2796x1290) P-OLED
  • 6GB
    Apple A16 Bionic SoC
    128GB/256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
  • 48-MP, f/1.78, OIS 3 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 200
  • 4352 mAh W-Charge

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraiPhone 14 Pro Max
ProductGalaxy S23 Ultra (Launched 2023-02-01)iPhone 14 Pro Max (Launched 2022-09-07)
Display6.8" 3080x1440 AMOLED 6.7" 2796x1290 P-OLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 23mm 200-MP f/1.7 (Primary) +OIS
  • 13mm 12-MP f/2.2 +OIS
  • 69mm 10-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 230mm 10-MP f/4.9 +OIS
  • 24mm 48-MP f/1.78 (Primary) +OIS
  • 13mm 12-MP f/2.2
  • 77mm 12-MP f/2.8 +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 26mm 12-MP f/2.2
  • 12-MP f/1.9
Computing
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
  • 8GB/12GB RAM
  • 256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
  • Apple A16 Bionic SoC
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
Battery5000 mAh, Wireless Charging4352 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP68, 233g (8.2oz), 78.1x163.4x8.9 mm (3.07 x 6.43 x 0.35 inches)IP68, 240g (8.5oz), 77.6x160.7x7.85 mm (3.06 x 6.33 x 0.31 inches)
Price (Market)$1049$1099
Price at Launch$1199$1099
Price FR Launch€1419€1479
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Display
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraiPhone 14 Pro Max
TypeAMOLEDP-OLED
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum120120
Diagonal (inches)6.8"6.7"
Display/Body Ratio89.7%88.3%
Resolution3080x14402796x1290
Sharpness (PPI)500 PPI460 PPI
Brightness (specs)1750 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • HDR
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • HDR
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraiPhone 14 Pro Max
Megapixel200-MP48-MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.78
Focal Length (35mm) 23mm24mm
Sensor SizeEnormousEnormous
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Laser-Assisted
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Nona Bayer
  • HDR Video
  • OIS
  • Quad Bayer
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/240fps
  • 2160p/60fps
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraiPhone 14 Pro Max
Megapixel10-MP12-MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.8
Focal Length (35mm) 69mm77mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • OIS
Long-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23 Ultra
Megapixel10-MP
Aperturef/4.9
Focal Length (35mm) 230mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Ultrawide Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraiPhone 14 Pro Max
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal Length (35mm) 13mm13mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Battery
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraiPhone 14 Pro Max
Battery TypeLi-PolyLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)5000 mAh4352 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • PMA
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
  • USB PD
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • USB PD
Computing
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraiPhone 14 Pro Max
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Apple A16 Bionic
Processor # Cores86
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)3.36 GHz
RAM Options8GB/12GB6GB
Internal Storage Options256GB/512GB/1024GB128GB/256GB/512GB/1024GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 13iOS 16
Communications
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraiPhone 14 Pro Max
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT18 1200/211 Mbps
LTE Bands1, 12, 13, 17, 2, 20, 28, 3, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 5, 7, 81, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 2, 20, 25, 26, 29, 3, 30, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 5, 7, 71, 8
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • 5G SA
  • 5G NSA
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • LTE-A
  • EV-DO A
  • TD-SCDMA
  • TD-HSDPA
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
  • USB 2.0
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraiPhone 14 Pro Max
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Sim Card 1
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraiPhone 14 Pro Max
NameSIM1
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraiPhone 14 Pro Max
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • Loudspeaker
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AWB
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • OTA
  • DSF
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • AAC
Video Formats
  • MPEG-4
  • MP4
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 15 Pro Max125013751500162517501875200021252250237525002625275028753000

Geekbench 6 Multi

Higher is better
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 15 Pro Max35003750400042504500475050005250550057506000625065006750700072507500

Geekbench 5 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple iPhone 15 Pro Max10001125125013751500162517501875200021252250

Geekbench 5 Multi

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S22 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraApple iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra2750300032503500375040004250450047505000525055005750600062506500

benchmark_3dmark_wildlife_extreme_Ünum

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra02505007501000125015001750200022502500275030003250350037504000

GFXBench Aztec Ruins Vulkan (High Tier) Offscreen

Higher is better
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S22 UltraApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 14 Pro Max12.51517.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.54547.55052.555

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S22 UltraApple iPhone 14 Pro MaxGoogle Pixel 8 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra125137.5150162.5175187.5200212.5225237.5250262.5275

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S23Apple iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S23+Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 Pro325035003750400042504500475050005250

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra50556065707580859095100105110115