Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Galaxy S23 Ultra seem like the heavyweights of the smartphone world. Sitting on top of the food chain, these smartphones are supposed to be the best. Check out this HEAD-TO-HEAD for the COMPLETE BREAKDOWN of how these two phones compare in terms of build and screen quality, battery life and charging speed, chipset performance, and camera image quality, all based on our extensive reviews of the two devices.

▶ Check price
Note: Commissions may be earned from the links above

▶ Check out the full Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max specs

▶ Check out the full Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
*******************

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Design differences
01:47 - Screen specs, quality and features
03:12 - Stereo speakers quality
03:24 - Chipset & Hardware
04:09 - Battery life and charging test
05:56 - Main cameras specs
08:47 - Conclusion, pros and cons

[nicholoschen]

I recently bought the s23 ultra, a galaxy watch 5 pro LTE and buds 2 pro all for the same price of 1 iPhone 15 pro max😊

[GFourGadget]

When it comes to ultra flagship like these, it's never a matter of which one's better, but a choice of software & ecosystem. Both has pros and cons of their own, and it's never wrong to choose either 👍

[Dk-qfdd]

Using both, I’m an engineer, amateur photographer, and love to hike. The S23U is my main. Far more flexible and more versatile.

[yazanismail]

I was so into the comparison before I realized I can't even afford for their chargers🙂🙂

[danijelujcic]

The Ultra's 50 MP mode is underrated. More genuine detail and no oversharpening. I use the 12 MP mode only indoors and outside after sunset (where its strong HDR helps preserve some highlights, like street photography).

[weekendwarrior]

The “action” button can be done on the s23u very easily and has a lot more features. Still a good comparison.

[Garret]

Having both and both are great but somehow I like the S23Ultra more. iPhone has great camera and battery life. But I don't like the touch response and typing. I find the S23Ultra a bit more exciting but I also noticed that iOS apps are a little bit more polished.

[faithfulchibesa]

Wow amazing camera comparison. But Don't have money to afford neither of them, I just keep watching videos to see which is the best... and life goes on 😂😂🤦🏿‍♂️

[kumarsajal]

Please improve your video recording capability test. 🙏🙏You just keep the phone stable on a tripod and talk about video quality. Please shake the camera, maybe do it handheld to show the OIS/EIS performance, show the live zoom capabilities, show the camera lens switching performance during zooming, show the extra features of camera app, etc. Otherwise your reviews are so great and of a different level that talks no trash and bias! 👍👍

[anglo-saxonconnor]

Thank god i am not loyal to any particular brand in life. And besides companies nowadays dont give anything to consumers for staying loyal to brand anyway so whats the point then.

[Siegfried-e-s-o]

I think you should add a section for reparability to compare the prices and services

[vernearase]

Are you hand holding those telephoto shots?

One of the things I love about the 5x telephoto is its 3D sensor shift stabilizer, and the fact that its a ƒ/2.8 camera - which means it collects a _lot_ of light.

[cos]

I am too lazy to watch that which phone won?

[oneminutewonder]

I think the Samsung hardware overall just looks better. Apple have been using the same design now for like five years. They're due to make a refresh in my opinion. Gotta do something to make it feel like you are getting a new phone. Titanium was a neat idea, but if you ask most people. They're still probably not going to be able to tell the difference between one generation to the next.

[zimcoder]

I was disappointed with your photo zoom comparisons, the S23 goes all the way to 100X and you just ignore that feature.

[SofaKingA]

On Apple you "get" the Dynamic Island...I think it's a bandaid until better tech arrives, it's not a feature.😂

[sxybasturd]

I bought the s23ultra a month ago spontaneously because my old phone broke. I didnt expect to use dex . I use it daily now works perfect. Reviewers haven't discused the 100 x zoom . It is actually a great utility.

[rikiyrkshkmr]

Ip rating shouldn't be counted as a feature on any mobile phone as no company cover the liquid damages

[backnu]

I like how you just glossed over anything beyond 10x zoom - like the Samsung couldn't go more. I have hundreds of spectacular pictures at 30, 40, 50x zoom.

I'm not saying this is a biased review but

[MASHLANDA]

Thank you guys, this was really helpful