Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max alternatives
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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
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A16 Bionic
4 nm
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4323 mAh
20W
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6.7"
1290 x 2796 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
- Specs
Samsung Galaxy S23

Samsung Galaxy S23
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
4 nm
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3900 mAh
25W
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6.1"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
8K@24/30fps
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Specs
1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
6GB 256GB (NVMe)
6GB 512GB (NVMe)
6GB 1024GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
8GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP
f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
10 MP
f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
1080p@960fps
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N77, N78, N794
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max with its Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy S23 provides 4 years. For security updates, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy S23's 5 years.
Both Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max also boasts a brighter screen with 2000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max comes with a larger 4323 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Samsung Galaxy S23 also supports faster wired charging at 25W, compared to 20W on Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max. Both phones support wireless charging at 15W.
Both phones feature the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.