Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung S23 Ultra

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launch
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Announced
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OS
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GPU
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camera
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Front
Video
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display
Size
Resolution
Technology
Protection
battery
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Charging
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Main
Model
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Price
Advantages
CAMERA Front: Dual 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
CAMERA Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)

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Model
Samsung S23 Ultra
Price
Advantages
PLATFORM CPU: Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
CAMERA Video: 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
DISPLAY Size: 6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2
DISPLAY Resolution: 1440 x 3088 pixels (~500 ppi density)
BATTERY General: Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
BATTERY Charging: 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min (advertised) 15W wireless (Qi/PMA) 4.5W reverse wireless
MEMORY Internal Storage & RAM: 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM UFS 4.0
COMMS Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE

launch
Status
Available. Released 2021, September 24
Announced
2021, September 14
platform
OS
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 15.4.1
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
camera
Rear
Quad 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1.9Âµm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120Ë (ultrawide), PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front
Dual 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode, stereo sound rec.
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
display
Size
6.7 inches, 109.8 cm2
Resolution
1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
Technology
Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Protection
Scratch-resistant ceramic glass, oleophobic coating
battery
General
Li-Ion 4352 mAh, non-removable (16.75 Wh)
Charging
Fast charging (27W, unofficial rating), 50% in 30 min (advertised)
body
SIM card
Single SIM
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), stainless steel frame
Weight
240 g (8.47 oz, 0.53 lb)
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Miscellaneous
Colors
Graphite, Gold, Silver, Sierra Blue, Alpine Green
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, 1TB 6GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFC
Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Radio
No
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
features
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
sound
3.5mm jack
No
network
Technology
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launch
Status
Available. Released 2023, February 17
Announced
2023, February 01
platform
OS
Android 13, One UI 5.1
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 740
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
camera
Rear
Quad 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6Âµm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12Âµm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12Âµm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120Ë (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4Âµm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Front
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDA
Video
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
display
Size
6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2
Resolution
1440 x 3088 pixels (~500 ppi density)
Technology
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
battery
General
Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging
45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min (advertised) 15W wireless (Qi/PMA) 4.5W reverse wireless
body
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Weight
234 g (8.25 oz, 0.52 lb)
Dimensions
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Miscellaneous
Colors
Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM UFS 4.0
Card slot
No
comms
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Radio
No
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
features
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
sound
3.5mm jack
No
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
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