Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max alternatives
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
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A19 Pro
3 nm
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4832 mAh
40W
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6.9"
1320 x 2868 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps
- Specs
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Samsung Galaxy S23+
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
4 nm
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4700 mAh
45W
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6.6"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
8K@24/30fps
- Specs
2x4.26 GHz
4 efficiency cores
1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
12GB 512GB (NVMe)
12GB 1024GB (NVMe)
12GB 2048GB (NVMe)
8GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
f/1.78, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
48 MP
f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, Up to 40x Digital Zoom, Up to 4x Optical Zoom
48 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, 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
720@30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
1080p@960fps
f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF
1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
24 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n6, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n77, n78, n79
15 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max with its Apple A19 Pro (3nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy S23+ with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy S23+ provides 4 years. For security updates, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy S23+'s 5 years.
Both Apple iPhone 17 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 17 Pro Max also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max comes with a larger 4832 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Samsung Galaxy S23+ also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 40W on Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max offers faster wireless charging at 25W, while Samsung Galaxy S23+ supports 15W.
Both phones feature the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.