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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
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Ki Cost-effective Score |
8.7
Ki Cost-effective Score |
9.1
Ki Cost-effective Score |
Design and Screen score | 8.1Design & Materials | 8.8Design & Materials |
Performance and Hardware score | 8.1Performance & Hardware | 8.5Performance & Hardware |
Camera score | 9.0Camera | 8.9Camera |
Connectivity score | 8.3 Connectivity | 8.9 Connectivity |
Battery score | 8.4 Battery | 8.1 Battery |
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User score |
9.4
44 reviews
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9.7
98 reviews
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Specs |
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Global · 8GB · 256GB · SM-S918B |
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Inches | 6.7" | 6.8" |
Resolution | FHD+ | WQHD+ |
Usable surface | 87% useful | 89% useful |
Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
Dimensions |
78.1 mm
160.8 mm 7.4 mm |
78.1 mm
163.4 mm 8.9 mm |
Weight | 238 g | 233 g |
Micro |
A15 Hexa-Core |
SnapD. 8 Gen2 Octa-Core |
RAM | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
AnTuTu |
1.327.255 v10 |
1.521.862 v10 |
Battery | 4373 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Main Camera |
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12 Mpx · ƒ/1.5 IMX703 2 3 4 |
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200 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 ISOCELL HP2 2 3 4 |
Selfie Camera | SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 | SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 |
Bands | ||
OS | iOS 17 | Android 13 Tiramisu |
Introduction The tech industry is in a constant competition with the introduction of innovative products. Every year new, improved models are released and we find ourselves having to choose between them. The two smartphones examined today – the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra – both embody cutting-edge technologies and features that make them worthy of consideration. In this article we will compare and contrast these two high-end mobiles, looking at their design, hardware specs, camera technology, connectivity and battery performance.
Design & Materials When it comes to design, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is all about sleek sophistication. Its aluminium and glass body allows for a futuristic, almost bezel-less look, with an impressive 87.4% usable surface ratio. The 6.7-inch OLED display has a resolution of 1284x2778, a refresh rate of 120Hz and a brightness of 1000 cd/m2.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an aluminium frame for a more solid feel. It sports a larger, 6.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440x3088, a refresh rate of 120Hz and a maximum brightness of 1200 cd/m2. Plus, its Dual Edge display adds an extra touch of luxury.
Hardware Under the hood, the Apple device features Apple’s A15 Bionic processor, which is manufactured on a 5nm process. It is available in 6GB or 8GB of RAM (LPDDR5) and 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of storage. Through AnTuTu (v10), it scored an impressive 1327255 points.
The Samsung smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 processor, built on a 4nm process. It features 8GB or 12GB of RAM (LPDDR5X) and 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of storage (UFS Storage 4.0). Its AnTuTu score was 1521862. The device also has a security feature, a Fingerprint Display.
Camera In terms of camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a quad-camera system: a 12MP Sony IMX703 wide-angle lens with a f/1.5 aperture and 19µm pixel size; a 12MP Sony IMX772 ultra-wide angle lens with a f/1.8 aperture; a 12MP Sony IMX713 telephoto lens with a f/2.8 aperture; and a ToF 3D sensor. It also has a 12MP Sony IMX514 selfie camera with a f/2.2 aperture. Other features include Optical Stabilization (OIS), 4K video, Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field, HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60fps, and a True Tone flash.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a similar quad-camera system: a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP2 standard lens with a f/1.7 aperture and 0.6µm pixel size; a 12.2MP Sony IMX564 ultra-wide angle lens with a f/2.2 aperture; a 10MP telephoto + portrait lens with a f/2.4 aperture and 1.12µm pixel size; and a 10MP telephoto lens with a f/4.9 aperture and 1.12µm pixel size. It also has a 12MP Samsung S5K3LU selfie camera with a f/2.2 aperture. Other features include Optical Stabilization (OIS), 4K and 8K video, Zoom 3x and 10x with OIS, digital zoom up to 100x, and portait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control.
Connectivity Connectivity wise, both phones are equipped with Bluetooth 5.0, dual SIM, NFC, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and eSIM. The Apple device, however, lacks GPS, while the Samsung offers GPS (L1+L5).
Battery The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 4373mAh capacity and supports fast charge of up to 20W. It also has wireless charging capability. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts a 5000mAh battery and supports fast charging of up to 45W. Like its counterpart, it also has wireless charging capability.
Conclusion It’s easy to see why the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are two of the most highly anticipated smartphones of 2021 and 2022, respectively. Both handsets are packed with state-of-the-art features and technologies, making them the perfect choice for tech-savvy consumers. Whether you opt for the Apple device or the Samsung, one thing’s for sure – both phones stand out from the crowd.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Global · 6GB · 128GB |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Global · 8GB · 256GB · SM-S918B |
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Brand | Apple | Samsung |
Aliases | A2643 | SM-S918B, SM-S918B/DS |
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Release date |
September 2021, 2 years ago |
February 2023, 1 year ago |
State | On Sale | On Sale |
Market | Global | Global |
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Size |
78.1 mm
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160.8 mm
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7.4 mm
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78.1 mm
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163.4 mm
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8.9 mm
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Weight | 238 g | 233 g |
Usable surface | 87 % | 89 % |
Materials | Glass, Aluminium | Glass, Aluminium, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
Colors |
Blue
Gold
Silver
Gray
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Black
White
Green
Violet
Beige
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Diagonal | 6.7" | 6.8" |
Type | Oled | Super AMOLED • Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
Resolution |
FHD+ 1284 x 2778 px |
WQHD+ 1440 x 3088 px |
Density | 457 Pixels per inch | 500 Pixels per inch |
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Model | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 ( 3,36 GHz) |
CPU | 2x3.23 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8GHz Icestorm | 1x3.36GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 3x2.02 GHz Cortex-A510 |
Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
Manufacturing | 5 nm | 4 nm |
64 Bits | Yes | Yes |
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GPU | 5 core Apple GPU graphics | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
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RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
Type | RAM LPDDR5 | RAM LPDDR5X |
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Score |
1.327.255
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 95% of devices
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1.521.862
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 96% of devices
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Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Type | -- | UFS Storage 4.0 |
SD Slot | No | No |
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Fingerprint | No | Yes, in screen |
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Notifications LED | -- | -- |
Cooling system | No | No |
Gaming buttons | No | No |
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No. of cameras | Quad rear camera | Quad rear camera |
1 Camera type |
Standard |
Standard |
Resolution | 12 Mpx | 200 Mpx |
Sensor | Sony IMX703 | Samsung ISOCELL HP2 |
Type | CMOS | ISOCELL |
Aperture | ƒ/ 1.5 | ƒ/ 1.7 |
ISO | -- | -- |
Pixel size | 1.90 µm | 0.60 µm |
Pixel Binning | -- | 1-4 (2x2) |
Sensor size | 1/1.66" | 1/1.3" |
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Flash | Dual LED | LED |
Optical Stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
Slow Motion Video |
Yes, 240 fps |
Yes, 480 fps |
Others |
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SELF Camera type |
Dedicated |
Dedicated |
Resolution | 12 Mpx | 12 Mpx |
Sensor | Sony IMX514 | Samsung S5K3LU |
Type | CMOS | ISOCELL |
Aperture | ƒ/ 2.2 | ƒ/ 2.2 |
Pixel size | -- | -- |
Pixel Binning | -- | -- |
Sensor size | -- | -- |
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DxOMark Score | -- |
140 Mobile 139 Photo 137 Video 141 Selfie 139 Photo 145 Video |
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4G LTE |
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2G |
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Dual SIM | Dual Sim Dual Standby | Dual Sim Dual Standby |
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Wi-Fi |
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Others |
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Version | Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption | Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption |
Others |
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Navigation |
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USB |
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European measurement The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue. |
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American measurement The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue |
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Global · 8GB · 256GB · SM-S918B |
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Capacity |
4373 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
Fast charge |
Yes, 20.0W |
Yes, 45.0W |
Others |
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Google Services (official) | -- | Yes |