Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra VS iPhone 14 Pro Max - Wait, What?

I look forward to this comparison every single year, and it's for obvious reasons. To compare the best of Samsung against the best of Apple is as mainstream as asking anyone who's the greatest between Messi and Ronaldo, or Michael Jordan versus every player before and after.

I haven't even finished talking and you're already typing away in the comments. Point is, All of us have at least some pre-defined bias, but in the end, it's the results that matter,.. Most of the time..

On one corner we have the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Samsung's king of traditional flagships, and also one of the most kitchen sink phones in the market. On the other we have the iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple's best of the best, but where the approach is just as similar as it is different. After months of using each as either one of my daily drivers, it's time to call out a winner. I'm Jaime Rivera with Pocketnow and let's dive

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[donwarren]

I picked the s23 ultra. Better pictures, longer lasting battery, multi task, super fast charging, and the option to make the phone screens look like I want.

[thecliffold]

If im not mistaking you picked the S22U over the iphone 14 Pro Max, but you pick the 14PM over the S23U? How? The S23U is an improvement over the S22U. Doesn't make sense. To me i find the S23U the best phone for sure!! Battery life, screen, performance, looks, feel, features, and camera, including video is 10/10!!

[azeemmulla]

Yes I may be biased but S23U is great device been using last 4 months and it offers every single thing one tech enthusiast ask for.

[kbeightyseven]

This year is the first time i have switched from iphone to samsung and the switch was super easy, after a few months it keeps getting better and better, the performance, customisation, the display! Its such an awesome phone

[sublimegolf]

This is the first time that I would choose the Samsung. Very close to the perfect phone…

[mrmusic]

Yes both are powerful and good in their own ways, however you really can not beat the Galaxy S23!
The performance, battery life as well as the camera it definitely takes the win!

[eciv]

I have both and I prefer the S23 ultra. If my family members didn’t need FaceTime, the S23 would be my main phone. I take all of my photos with my S23 Ultra. The iPhone is just used for iMessage and FaceTime.😊

[zfinest]

From a photographer's standpoint, I'd have to respectfully disagree. I've taken 100s of 1000s of photos from macro to astrophotography with the iPhone. I won't disagree that it has a great camera. But the controls you have with the s23 is far superior. The ppi you get with the galaxy is greater than the iPhone, the dynamic range, the contrast highlights, and even the focus on the galaxy is better IMO. I agree that the video is probably better on iPhone I don't use it much on either. I've always had a pretty soild stance with the iPhone always has been my go to for overall use but since ive switched to the galaxy for personal reasons like more customizable more battery life IMO better camera and just a lot cleaner look and feel. But overall they are both great phones no doubt I just found the S23U to be more my style.

[car]

As an iPhone 13 Pro Max user, I’m thinking about getting S23 Ultra, and this review just solidifies, you’re legit! ✔️

[Andrescob]

Switched my 14 pro max to S23 ultra and I love this phone

[totowolff]

Thank you for always being honest in your videos, for me personally, I chose the S23 U and cannot be happier. I don't capture a lot of videos, but I do take numerous photos which is a big deal for me. Also, the performance in gaming paired with the amazing battery life put the nail in the coffin. Ultimately it comes down to what you do with your phone, and thank you for mentioning that.

[alright]

Im waiting for my S23 Ultra. So excited, my first flagship phone

[jonathonmatthews]

I have the 14 pro max and my wife has the s23 ultra, we both love our phones and neither have complaints.

[mirzarizwanbaig]

2011 :-  and Samsung dominated the smartphone market.
2023 :-  and Samsung STILL dominates the smartphone market.
12 years and counting of dominating 😮❤

[VivaldiJean]

Just got the s23 ultra the best phone ever

[panagiotismallis]

I will never go back to iPhone. Ios is over complicated with a lot of limitations.

[smrkz-]

Not going to lie I’m a massive Apple fan I said I would never switch but my brother just got this phone and it’s honestly amazing I’m so surprised I’m even THINKING about switching I’ve had iPhone for 7+ years

[ontheaction]

Great review and agree with the personal conclusion! I think reviewers should include an Android Auto vs CarPlay comparison as well since those features are used on a daily basis and are an important part to the phone.

[mariaelenacabrera]

Thank you Jaime. I loved the video.
I’m using the 14 Pro Max since it came out but I want the S23 Ultra so much. It’s a better device in so many ways.