Compare Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G

Should you buy Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in Pakistan, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at PKR 512,658 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G starts at PKR 283,391.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has screen size of 6.8 inches

and Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G has screen size of 6.60inches. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max comes up with internal storage of 1TB and RAM of 8GB. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G comes up with internal storage of 512GB and RAM of 8GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 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), 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensorshift OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120 (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

and front camera of 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps) 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

whereas latter has primary camera of 500MP 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel f/1.8 (Wide Angle)

100MP 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom f/2.4 (Telephoto)

120MP 13mm, 1200, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus and front camera of Punch Hole 120MP 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF f/2.2 (Wide Angle).

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G

SpecificationsApple iPhone 17 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G
OSiOS 19 Android v13
Screen Size6.8 inches 6.60inches
ChipsetApple A19 Pro (3 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM8GB80GB
Internal Storage1TB2560GB
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Summary
Specs Score6965
OSiOS 19 Android v13
Screen Size6.8 inches 6.60inches
ChipsetApple A19 Pro (3 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM8GB80GB
Internal Storage1TB2560GB
GENERAL
Colours Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender
Operating System iOS 19 Android v13
Sim Nano-SIM and eSIM - International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual staDual Sim, GSM+GSM
DESIGN
Body Material Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5)
Height 159.9 mm
Thickness 8.3 mm
Weight 212 g (7.80 oz) 1960g
Width 76.7 mm
DISPLAY
Aspect Ratio 19.5:920.5:9
Display Protection Ceramic Shield glass Always-On display
Pixel Density 471 ppi density ~3900PPI
Refresh Rate 120Hz1200Hz
Screen resolution 1290 x 2796 pixels10800x023400pixels
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.60inches
Touchscreen Yesyes
PERFORMANCE
Chipset Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPU Hexa-core (2x + 4x) 3.360GHz, Octa Core Processor
GPU Apple GPU (6-core graphics) Adreno 740
RAM 8GB80GB
STORAGE
Card Slot NoNo
Internal Storage 1TB2560GB
CAMERA
Camera Features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) AR Zone, Bixby Vison, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Video Feature: Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow Mo, Video
Front Camera 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps) 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS Punch Hole 120MP 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF f/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Primary 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), 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensorshift OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120 (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) 500MP 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 100MP 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom f/2.4 (Telephoto) 120MP 13mm, 1200, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus
Video Recording 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Ci8K0@030fps UHD, 4K0@030fps UHD, 1080p0@030fps FHD, 720p0@0960fps HD
MULTIMEDIA
Audio Jack NoNo
Speakers Yes, Stereo Speaker
BATTERY
Type 4852 mAh 47000mAh, Li-ion Battery
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE
Edge Yes
GPRS YesYes
GPS Facility GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Speed HSPA, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
USB USB Type-C 3.0, DisplayPort Yes, USB-C v3.2
NETWORK SUPPORT
2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900
3G HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DOYes
4G LTEYes
5G SA/NSA/Sub6 - International SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USAYes
MORE FEATURES
Face Unlock YesYes
Sensors Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Powered by Type C Fast Charging
Cons
  • No Headphone Jack

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Detailed Comparison of Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G

Camera Comparison: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max comes up with primary camera of 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), 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensorshift OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120 (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) whereas Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G comes up with 500MP 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel f/1.8 (Wide Angle) 100MP 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom f/2.4 (Telephoto) 120MP 13mm, 1200, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) .

Performance Comparison: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G

Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 respectively. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max comes up No card slot and Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is Hexa-core (2x + 4x) and used in Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G is 3.360GHz, Octa Core Processor.

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FAQs

Q. Which phone has a higher RAM - Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G?

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G has a RAM of 80GB which is higher than Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max which has a RAM of 8GB.

Q. Which phone has bigger screen size, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is bigger with 6.8 inches screen than Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G that has 6.60 inches screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in the market?

Best alternatives available for Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are: Apple IPhone 16 pro max, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max.