Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $1199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 48/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4685 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,890,000 vs 1,660,456); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has the stronger camera (161 vs 133); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 1890000 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8400 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 4685 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 28/100)
- Better camera (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 13/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 168g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1199
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | 133 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 13.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (54/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (89/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (35/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (90/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on performance (54/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for everyday use.