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 15 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 Samsung Galaxy S23 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S23
Performance
89.1
90.4 ★
Camera
76.0
86.0 ★
Battery
66.0 ★
56.0
Gaming
88.2
92.3 ★
Overall
82.8 ★
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
Samsung Galaxy S23
90.4/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
66.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
92.3/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
82.8/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S23
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
🔋 Battery
🏆 Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.10"
Display Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1290x2796
1980x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Adreno 740
RAM
8 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 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 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
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 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
4441 mAh
3900 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update 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, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, 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
159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight
221g
167g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, titanium frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Lavender, Cream, Phantom Black, Green, Lime, Graphite,
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 13
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 82.8/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pros
- Strong performance
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
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 15 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the overall winner with a score of 82.8/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has better battery with a score of 66.0/100.
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?
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 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23?
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max costs PKR 474,999 while Samsung Galaxy S23 costs PKR 399,999. The price difference is PKR 75,000.
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