Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 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 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A23
Performance
81.7 ★
64.8
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
66.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
82.9 ★
58.1
Overall
71.0 ★
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
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
81.7/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
82.9/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
71.0/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A23
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.60"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
PLS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Resolution
1284x2778
1080x2408
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Adreno 610
RAM
6 GB
6 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
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
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4352 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Fast charging 25W
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, 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· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
164.5 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm
Weight
240g
195g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Colors
Sierra Blue, Graphite, Gold, Silver, Alpine Green
Black, White, Peach, Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 12
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Pros
- Strong performance
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
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 13 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy A23?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 13 Pro 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?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is better for gaming with a score of 82.9/100.
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 13 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A23?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max costs PKR 373,999 while Samsung Galaxy A23 costs PKR 78,499. The price difference is PKR 295,500.
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