Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23+

$1,199

$800

$1,199

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

$800

Samsung Galaxy S23+

Key specs

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max wins

Camera

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a camera score of 10 and the Samsung Galaxy S23+ has a score of 9.1.

Worse CameraBetter Camera

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max wins

Battery

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has 9.8 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23+ has 8.7 hours of battery life.

Worse BatteryBetter Battery

Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a screen size of 6.7 inches and the Samsung Galaxy S23+ is 6.6 inches.

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Comparison Summary
Better Camera	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Better Battery	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Better Screen	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Better performance	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

How the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23+ compare to other phones

Spec Comparison


	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	Samsung Galaxy S23+

GENERAL
Price
Price	$1,199	$800
Brand
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Operating System
Operating System	iOS	Android
Year Released
Year Released	2023	2023
Size
Size	6.3" x 3.02"	6.21" x 3"

SCREEN
Screen Size
Screen Size	6.7"	6.6"
Resolution
Resolution	2796 x 1290	2340 x 1080
Pixels Per Inch
Pixels Per Inch	460	390
Display Type
Display Type	OLED	OLED
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Peak Brightness
Peak Brightness	1600 nits	1750 nits
Curved Screen Edges
Curved Screen Edges	No	No

CAMERA
Camera Score
Camera Score	10^/10	9.1^/10
Rear Cameras
Rear Cameras	Main, Ultrawide, Super Telephoto	Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto
Main Camera
Main Camera	48 megapixels + OIS	50 megapixels + OIS
Ultrawide Field Of View
Ultrawide Field Of View	120°	120°
Telephoto Optical Zoom
Telephoto Optical Zoom	N/A	3x
Super Telephoto Optical Zoom
Super Telephoto Optical Zoom	5x	N/A
Selfie Camera
Selfie Camera	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Video Frame Rate
Max Video Frame Rate	60fps @ 4k	60fps @ 4k

BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life	9.8 Hours	8.7 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity	4441 mAh	4700 mAh
Wireless Charging
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes

INTERNAL
Processor
Processor	A17	SD8G2
Internal Storage
Internal Storage	256 GB	256 GB
RAM
RAM	8 GB	8 GB

OTHER FEATURES
Headphone Jack
Headphone Jack	No	No
Stock Android
Stock Android	N/A	No
Unlockable Bootloader
Unlockable Bootloader	No	No
Color
Color	Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium	Green, Phantom Black, Cream, Lavender, Lime, Graphite
SD Card
SD Card	No	No
Dual SIM
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes
Custom ROM Support
Custom ROM Support	No	No
Warranty
Warranty	12 months	12 months
Charging Port
Charging Port	USB-C	USB-C
Screen Cutout
Screen Cutout	Dynamic Island	Hole Punch
Extra Buttons
Extra Buttons	Action Button	None
OS Updates Until
OS Updates Until	September 2029	February 2027
Security Updates Until
Security Updates Until	September 2030	February 2028
OS Update Timeliness
OS Update Timeliness	8.8^/10	7^/10
Water Resistance Rating
Water Resistance Rating	8	8
Dust Resistance Rating
Dust Resistance Rating	6	6

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Tom's Guide

Mark Spoonauer | September 2023

"The iPhone 15 Pro Max is a powerful flagship phone that delivers upgrade-worthy features, including a lighter and more compact titanium design, a bigger 5x zoom and a useful Action button. The A17 Pro chip is the fastest around and enables console-quality gameplay, while the battery lasts an epic 14 hours."

Samsung Galaxy S23+

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TechRadar

Axel Metz | March 2023

"Despite not boasting the same camera credentials as its pricier sibling, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus will remain a top-tier handset for several years thanks to its industry-leading processor and magnificent display. It may prove an attractive proposition for Galaxy newcomers in the market for a big-screen all-rounder."