Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 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 12 Pro Max if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S23
Performance
57.0
90.4 ★
Camera
40.0
86.0 ★
Battery
56.0
56.0
Gaming
51.5
92.3 ★
Overall
57.9
82.6 ★
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
90.4/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
92.3/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
82.6/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.10"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1284x2778
1980x2340
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 740
RAM
6 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 65mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2.5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.4, 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
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm 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@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3687 mAh
3900 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
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/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
v5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM and eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.4 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight
228g
167g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
Lavender, Cream, Phantom Black, Green, Lime, Graphite,
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 13
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 82.6/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 57.9/100. However, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
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 12 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the overall winner with a score of 82.6/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S23 is better for gaming with a score of 92.3/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max offers better value at PKR 224,999 with a value score of 1.2.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max costs PKR 224,999 while Samsung Galaxy S23 costs PKR 399,999. The price difference is PKR 175,000.
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