Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone XS Max if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Performance
52.1
93.9 ★
Camera
40.0
100.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
94.3 ★
Overall
52.9
93.7 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
93.9/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
100.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
94.3/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
93.7/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone XS Max
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone XS Max
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.50"
6.80"
Display Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1242x2688
1440x3088
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 740
RAM
4 GB
12 GB
Storage
64 GB
512 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: 200 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom + 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 M
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3174 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Fast battery 45W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Sim, eSIM (Nano-SIM), (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
Weight
208g
233g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Green, Phantom Black, Lavender, Cream, Lime, Sky Blue, Graphite, Red,
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
Android 13
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 93.7/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone XS Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100. However, Apple iPhone XS Max offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Heavy (233g)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone XS Max or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the overall winner with a score of 93.7/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone XS Max or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins in camera with 100.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is better for gaming with a score of 94.3/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone XS Max offers better value at PKR 167,999 with a value score of 1.5.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone XS Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Apple iPhone XS Max costs PKR 167,999 while Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra costs PKR 389,999. The price difference is PKR 222,000.
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