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Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max X Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) 16Points
6.1"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

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12Points Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 X
6.7"
OLED

1284x2778

12
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3687
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB) vs iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)} 12 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)
+8GB LPDDR5X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)35%
Lighter
vs226 grams (7.91 ounces)
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP98%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3900 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3687 mAh
+25W25%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs20W
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsproprietary audio output
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
128GB (100GB available)vs+256GB (242GB available)142%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)3%
Thinner
Aluminum frame, glass front/backvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1284x2778 pixels41%
Higher resolution screen
422 PPIvs+457 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.1"vs+6.7"10%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 12MPvs+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP2%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device

32 Common items in both devices
Dynamic AMOLED / Super Retina XDR OLED
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
ModelGalaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S23 5G (SM-S911B/Dual-SIM)iPhone 12 Pro Max A2342, A2410, A2411, A2412
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/202310/13/2020
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)70.9 x 146.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.76 in)78.1 x 160.8 millimeters (3.07 x 6.33 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)226 grams (7.91 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1284x2778 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)422 PPI457 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Wide color gamut
True-tone
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
System versionAndroid 13iOS 14
Firmware updateAndroid 14iOS 18
User InterfaceOne UI 5.1 / 6.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core)
3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 740Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1231075 (v9)
Geekbench: 4950 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 638584 (v8), 722727 (v9)
Geekbench: 4240 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 55fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (100GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (242GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1920 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 ()LTE Cat20
VoLTE
A2342 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2410 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2411, A2412 versions:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 ()A2342 version:
Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261)
A2410, A2411, A2412 versions:
Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 ()Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
(quad camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"
12MP telephoto f/2.265mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2.5x-optical-zoom
0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixel1.7µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
HDR10+
1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation3 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3900 mAh3687 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
20W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• Colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
• Face ID
• Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S23 (SM-S911B/DS 128GB)iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.75W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.963W/kg (head), 1.304W/kg (body)0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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