Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S23
Performance
96.5 ★
90.4
Camera
80.0
86.0 ★
Battery
76.0 ★
56.0
Gaming
96.5 ★
92.3
Overall
88.8 ★
82.6
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
76.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
88.8/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S23
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
🔋 Battery
🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.90"
6.10"
Display Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1320x2868
1980x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Adreno 740
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), PDAF, Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps)
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4823 mAh
3900 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
Fast charging 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 10W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
v5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM and eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight
233g
167g
Build Material
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Lavender, Cream, Phantom Black, Green, Lime, Graphite,
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 13
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 88.8/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Battery, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy S23 puts up a strong fight and wins in Camera. However, Samsung Galaxy S23 offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Heavy (233g)
Samsung Galaxy S23
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the overall winner with a score of 88.8/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 80.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has better battery with a score of 76.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy S23 offers better value at PKR 399,999 with a value score of 0.9.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max costs PKR 564,999 while Samsung Galaxy S23 costs PKR 399,999. The price difference is PKR 165,000.
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