If camera quality is important to you and you're willing to pay a premium, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra provides overall higher camera performance with more megapixels and a variety of lenses, including a periscope camera for long-range zoom. However, the iPhone 14 Plus, while a bit less expensive, also has a strong camera that supports HDR video and is known for its color accuracy. The Galaxy S23 Ultra offers a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals compared to the iPhone's traditional refresh rate. In terms of battery life, the S23 Ultra lasts slightly longer on a single charge. Note that the iPhone runs on iOS, while the Galaxy utilizes Android, which could sway your preference depending on the ecosystem you're invested in. Give Feedback
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Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
GENERAL | |||
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Price | |||
$829 | $1,050 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 7, 2022 | February 17, 2023 |
SCREEN | |||
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Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.7" | 6.8" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 3088 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 458 | 501 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
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Processor | |||
Processor | A15 | SD8G2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
CAMERA | |||
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Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 8.8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto, Super Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 200 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
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Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.3 Hours | 10.4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4325 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (4.5 watts) |
PHYSICAL | |||
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Size | |||
Size | 6.33" x 3.07" | 6.43" x 3.07" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.16 oz | 8.25 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
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Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 270 |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
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Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Blue, Purple, Yellow, Midnight, Starlight, Red | Green, Phantom Black, Cream, Lavender, Graphite | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |