Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy A23
Performance
52.1
64.8 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
58.1 ★
Overall
52.9
69.0 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
64.8/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
58.1/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
69.0/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A23
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.50"
6.60"
Display Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
PLS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Resolution
1242x2688
1080x2408
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 610
RAM
4 GB
6 GB
Storage
64 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Quad Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3174 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Fast charging 25W
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct,
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
164.5 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm
Weight
208g
195g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Black, White, Peach, Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
Android 12
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A23 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 69.0/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone XS Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy A23
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- 60Hz display only
- No 5G
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone XS Max or Samsung Galaxy A23?
Samsung Galaxy A23 is the overall winner with a score of 69.0/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone XS Max or Samsung Galaxy A23?
Samsung Galaxy A23 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A23 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy A23 is better for gaming with a score of 58.1/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A23 offers better value at PKR 78,499 with a value score of 2.8.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone XS Max and Samsung Galaxy A23?
Apple iPhone XS Max costs PKR 167,999 while Samsung Galaxy A23 costs PKR 78,499. The price difference is PKR 89,500.
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