Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra VS iPhone 14 Pro Max - Wait, What?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- I look forward to this comparison every single year, and it's for obvious reasons. To compare the best of Samsung against the best of Apple is as mainstream as asking anyone who's the greatest between Messi and Ronaldo, or Michael Jordan versus every player before and after.
I haven't even finished talking and you're already typing away in the comments. Point is, All of us have at least some pre-defined bias, but in the end, it's the results that matter,.. Most of the time..
On one corner we have the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Samsung's king of traditional flagships, and also one of the most kitchen sink phones in the market. On the other we have the iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple's best of the best, but where the approach is just as similar as it is different. After months of using each as either one of my daily drivers, it's time to call out a winner. I'm Jaime Rivera with Pocketnow and let's dive
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Good to see this type of videos. Now we need after the buzz
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I make my own test these two phones and Samsung have much more natural photos. Apple oversaturated and the oversharpening like crazy in almost every photo. Apple is a little bit better in video recording. The last good apple camera was, if I correctly remember, 12 ver iphone without this shitty technology that make everything super sharp.
I picked the s23 ultra. Better pictures, longer lasting battery, multi task, super fast charging, and the option to make the phone screens look like I want.
Yeah... same here
embarrassing
@@beaualoevvWhats embarrassing?
@@kharysims4030 his iphone
Same here. I switched from OnePlus to S21 FE and then S23 and I don't regret switching to samsung. It has improved a lot from past few years. One UI has tons of new changes and Samsung is pushing more and more customisation to its OS and also making changes its hardware constantly.
This is the first time that I would choose the Samsung. Very close to the perfect phone…
Dude, awesome. Just staying objective about it as you should. Samsung brought the aspects that they were lacking in last time. Mainly a good processor like apple Camera optimization as well. Add to it the innate benefits on the S series to begin with, I agree. It is the clear choice. I'm an android guy but I will acknowledge the iphone is the better option historically. Things are more even now though I'd like to think. Have a nice day. Thanks for not being a loyalist to a brand that doesn't care about you. Doesn't matter which company you're a fan of. They're all not fans of you, just your wallet.
No sd card ,so hardly the perfect phone. IPhone has caught up to Samsung and is dragging them. They now have 120hz refresh rate, wireless charging, 8k video, always on display. An this guy is smoking if he thinks Samsung has the better camera, or photos. An Imessage is the reason Iphone will stay on top. Their software is just better, and Apple still does up to four years of updates, unlike Samsung that does only three years.
@@2ndtonone1000 In practicality i disagree. Ios is so closed that you can barely do anything you want there. Files management there is league inferior to samsung, you can prioritize apps over the other, you can change the speed of the animations, notifications are way more organized on samsung side and you can even change operative system if you want to improve it and you can manually improve it security way more or sideload apps that in ios don't exist. Ios for me is just too restrictive and not all practical. They focus more being aesthetically pleasing than actually being practical xd.
@@2ndtonone1000 You prove you are misinformed becuase now they do 5 years of update and 7 years of security patches. Immesage only exist in USA, most of the world use either telegram or whatsapp, so that alone is not enough to convince to change to the phone.
@kyordannydelvalle523 That's not accurate because the Note 20 will stop getting updates it will only get security patches. Unless they recently just started that policy. Also, I have been to 30 different countries and all over Europe, and what's app and Imesaage are the most I have seen used and in a distant third place telegram.
This year is the first time i have switched from iphone to samsung and the switch was super easy, after a few months it keeps getting better and better, the performance, customisation , the display! Its such an awesome phone
@@kbeightyseven does s24ultra/23 have green line issues?
If im not mistaking you picked the S22U over the iphone 14 Pro Max, but you pick the 14PM over the S23U? How? The S23U is an improvement over the S22U. Doesn't make sense. To me i find the S23U the best phone for sure!! Battery life, screen, performance, looks, feel, features, and camera, including video is 10/10!!
this guy is either hallucinating or an apple fan
@thecliffold5879 To clarify your confusion about his final choice between these flagship: It's because he has become an Apple fanboy, that's what.You're definitely right that the Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra is an improvement over the Samsung Galaxy S22 ultra.He even defended the 60hz refresh rate on the iPhone 15, despite it costing $800.
Yes I may be biased but S23U is great device been using last 4 months and it offers every single thing one tech enthusiast ask for.
what about gaming?
Yes both are powerful and good in their own ways, however you really can not beat the Galaxy S23!
The performance, battery life as well as the camera it definitely takes the win!
Yeah that Ultra is a tough one.
Yep the s23 Ultra I have it and its incredible
No doubt
iPhone wins In performance in my opinion.
@@Adamtendo_player_1Not a chance in hell🤣🤣
I have both and I prefer the S23 ultra. If my family members didn’t need FaceTime, the S23 would be my main phone. I take all of my photos with my S23 Ultra. The iPhone is just used for iMessage and FaceTime.😊
so u mean the galaxy is not so good at FaceTime? like the pics isn't good or smthg? im curious so ik if i should buy it
@@luvs-o6bSamsung doesn't have FaceTime. It's only an Apple thing. You can video call however using different apps.
Ur family can't use Duo for facetiming? It's basically the same thing 🤷🏽
@@donwarren8865 that duo shit doesn’t work & it’s definitely not the same thing.
@@luvs-o6b FaceTime works flawlessly. It works better than WhatsApp and telegram to me personally. The blue texts holds up with quality videos when you send them via text. WhatsApp still restricts quality
As an iPhone 13 Pro Max user, I’m thinking about getting S23 Ultra, and this review just solidifies, you’re legit! ✔️
it sold really wair and get the iPhone 15 Pro Max. lots of promising upgrades
@@dread8900s24 ultra might beat it
🎉
From a photographer's standpoint, I'd have to respectfully disagree. I've taken 100s of 1000s of photos from macro to astrophotography with the iPhone. I won't disagree that it has a great camera. But the controls you have with the s23 is far superior. The ppi you get with the galaxy is greater than the iPhone, the dynamic range, the contrast highlights, and even the focus on the galaxy is better IMO. I agree that the video is probably better on iPhone I don't use it much on either. I've always had a pretty soild stance with the iPhone always has been my go to for overall use but since ive switched to the galaxy for personal reasons like more customizable more battery life IMO better camera and just a lot cleaner look and feel. But overall they are both great phones no doubt I just found the S23U to be more my style.
I have the 14 pro max and my wife has the s23 ultra, we both love our phones and neither have complaints.
Thank you for always being honest in your videos, for me personally, I chose the S23 U and cannot be happier. I don't capture a lot of videos, but I do take numerous photos which is a big deal for me. Also, the performance in gaming paired with the amazing battery life put the nail in the coffin. Ultimately it comes down to what you do with your phone, and thank you for mentioning that.
You’re absolutely correct. It comes down to what you do with your phone..
Trust me, the video is great on the Ultra. I think it even out performs my girlfriends 14PM in lowlight/ nightime video. Daytime video is a tie between the two. My girlfriend reluctantly agreed. 😄
Hey, I'm going to buy an S23 ultra soon. Do you think there is a major difference in battery performance/charging time if I choose a 45W charger over 25W? What is your suggestion?
@aparnathaker Yes, I had an s21 ultra before and comparing it to the s23 Ultra battery life + charging speed. The s23 ultra is miles better. Just being able to gain alot of juice whilst on the go is an amazing thing to have.
@@totowolff3229 Thank you. Btw I purchased the S23 Ultra and I'm amazed by its features and performance.
Im waiting for my S23 Ultra. So excited, my first flagship phone
I recently got the sky blue in 512gb directly from Samsung for only $329 USD after trading in my S22 ultra . Absolutely love this phone , the battery life and how quick and consistent the UI runs .
I'm happy for you. 😊
@@BellDistrict I would have preferred the graphite over the sky blue but it was the quickest to receive at the time , I wanted the red more than anything . Was a month wait or so .
Switched my 14 pro max to S23 ultra and I love this phone
2011 :- and Samsung dominated the smartphone market.
2023 :- and Samsung STILL dominates the smartphone market.
12 years and counting of dominating 😮❤
so how comes apple is richer?
@@dread8900They gets 30% of every app sale on App Store worldwide..
They gets 100% profit of every music subscription
They get 4% from all Lighting cable world wide
They get more than 60% of US customers support.
Samsung gets none of these and they're still only Android brand to compete with in terms of fanbase and working capital.
I hope this answers your question.
Also, Google pay them $8-18 billions just to stay default search Google on iPhone / iPad so they can spy on us..
value money about privacy here..
@@mirzarizwanbaig9449 Apple is the one dominating not Samsung, the only places Samsung dominates is in poor countries in the US, UK, Australia and Canada, countries that actually matter, iPhone is king and always will be.
Resale value iphone is leagues ahead and people really want iphones
I will never go back to iPhone. Ios is over complicated with a lot of limitations.
I have been using Android for 10 years and switched to Iphone 14 pro max from Note 20 Ultra. I really love android but I think it’s time for a change. My Ip14pm experience is amazing, everything is so easy and convenient, all social media applications are more optimized compared to android and everytime I am holding the phone It feels so premium and durable. What I miss about android is its costumization features. Both are indeed amazing phones but in the end of the day everything goes down to each person’s personal preferences. Great and very honest review
Not going to lie I’m a massive Apple fan I said I would never switch but my brother just got this phone and it’s honestly amazing I’m so surprised I’m even THINKING about switching I’ve had iPhone for 7+ years
Thank you Jaime. I loved the video.
I’m using the 14 Pro Max since it came out but I want the S23 Ultra so much. It’s a better device in so many ways.
In most ways indeed. Too bad not everything.
Someone should advise.. if you do have the opportunity to have two phones at the same time, Galaxy S23 and 14pro max or Galaxy A54 and s23U . Which are you going for?
@@osaspromise6913In India, A54 > Nothing Phone 1. If given a choice, I’d pick 14 Pro Max and Nothing 1.
@@004vamsi this is a gift from someone, I've always been on Samsung, never been on other phone all my life. Now I'm giving an opportunity to pick two phones no matter how expensive it is. I picked A54 and s23U and ditched 14pm and s23.. I hope I'm not making a mistake
@@Pocketnownah everything that matters
In most scenarios presented S23 outperforms 14, yet conclusion is that iPhone is better choice just for the video capture - came off a bit weak, especially given that the difference is not that noticeable for casual users. Of course, it all depends on use case but besides what already was mentioned you have Samsung Dex on S23 which is also important for a lot of professionals.
Well, the problem is that when you call a phone Pro or Ultra, you're hinting to it being the best at something. I have a problem in paying that much for second best. If it were for getting a phone just for it being a phone, no need to pay this much from either company.
Don't forget that you're paying less for less memory (128 go for the iphone).
The s23 ultra has 256 go minimum.
No joke here man. To say you're paying more for less, to make "shorts" "reels" and tiktoks(sp?) is some dumb shit. Only to follow it up with, well... if it's just a phone, get one for less money than either of them. Bill shit! It's an honest review, but the outcome is 100% personal preference because of what you do, and it has shit to do with an honest WINNER.
@@feliciasbeardwho is this in response to!
@@Pocketnowi got my s23 ultra at bestbuy cheaper than the iphone 14 pro max
I left the 23 ultra to the 14 max. I was over the clutter and certain notifications that you can’t get rid of within the settings. I want the clean look. And battery on this phone been lasting longer than the 23 ultra
Agreed
Me too
Just got the s23 ultra the best phone ever
How is it after 1 year?
S23 ultra ticks all the boxes fir me, i use it daily and its the best phone ive owned innthe past few years... outstanding gadget 👌🏾
Jaime in my opinion you always have made the best video comparison between Samsung and Apple. I am a S21 Ultra 5G user and I agree with your choice brother . Thank you for always keeping everyone on both sides informed on the this great technology. I'm 54 years young today. Take care.
Happy Birthday bud!
@@Pocketnow Thank you Sir.
@@paulmarsdensr1095I had s21 ultra for 1.5 years. What an amazing + good looking phone, but it's so heavy and not ergonomical. Went to the smaller s23 this year. Miss the s21 U.
Nah iJustine has the best content cos it’s Apple only.
Considering the advantages like faster charging, multitasking, SPen, night photos, zooming, way more easy to customize, more free apps and finally the price, Samsung is a much better choice and the real winner!
Great review and agree with the personal conclusion! I think reviewers should include an Android Auto vs CarPlay comparison as well since those features are used on a daily basis and are an important part to the phone.
I can't even stand the idea of using FaceTime with someone. S23 ultra for me
People that aren’t deep into the Apple ecosystem just don’t understand the conveniences. In the past, I was a heavy android user (and developer) and despised Apple’s push to get you (and lock you) into their ecosystem. Now I just consider it an incredible convenience between 7 apple devices. I still wish Apple would do things to make it easier to use my old Android phones once in a while but I’m not holding my breath. But I’ve gotta say, this last change with eliminating the SIM card slot (on the iPhone 14’s) is really bad. I still move my SIM card to an older Samsung s20 occasionally and now if I move forward with Apple, that’s one more thing lost in the ability to go back and forth.
People talk about iMessage and FaceTime being a reason people can’t leave Apple. That’s totally not the case with me. I rarely use FaceTime. And iMessage has it’s conveniences but I could get past losing it with ease. The absolute biggest reason by far that the Apple ecosystem has me is Apple Notes. I use the heck out of Apple Notes and there’s no way to transfer out well over 1000 notes with pics and attachments to something cross platform or Android only (or at least not without major headaches). And, yes, that has a lot to do with Apple not providing an easy way to do that. But I’ve used a *lot* of note taking apps on both iOS and Android. The integration Apple Notes has with other apple apps (and other iOS apps) is much better than anything else I’ve used. Sure there are more features in some other apps, but I don’t need a huge number of features I never use over better integration between apps.
While the iPhone 14 Pro Max has undoubtedly the better video quality in most aspects, the S23 Ultra wins overall, so I chose the latter. The S23 Ultra isn't far behind anyway in terms of video camera quality and performs better in some cases.
Yes
I’m still on the 12 ProMax. Not going to upgrade until the 15 ProMax. But I have messed with the S23 Ultra recently and it’s pretty damn cool.
I'm eager to use s23u everyone is praising it
I switched from an iPhone 14 Pro Max to a Samsung S23 ultra and i dont regret it. I still dont understand why the Pro Max doesnt altow multitasting (with that screen real estate) - all that extra Screen for no extra use…
Longtime android user, I got my S23U in March. Deff the best phone I have ever had. My previous phone was s20+ and that was amazing. I also had an iphone x for 4 years and personally, android is home.
Just ordered the Ultra 512gb for about $980 during prime day. Couldn't pass on that price.
Mine just came in. Picking up tomorrow.
Same I got mine 2 days ago
I paid $875
Currently writing this from my S23U, and it is a great phone. I actually made the switch from Apple to Samsung with this phone. The cameras on this thing are insane and beat the iphone imo, though i do see what you mean about the videos. I personally only really care about photography for my phones, and i need my phone to be able to work seamlessly w/ windows. I was sick of emailing myself documents so i made the switch lol. I have a samsung laptop and its really a great experience with their laptop! Their ecosystem is improving.
S23u 🖊 으로 댓글쓰기도 가능한가요??
As a broke as person with 10 dollars in my pocket, I choose the Galaxy s23 Ultra, thanks for helping me decide.
What fascinates me about Apple products, and iPhones in particular, is that the hype about Apple has managed to convince almost everyone and even the ''Pro-Android'' that what Apple does with its iPhones is the norm, and that anything different and often even better is ultimately bad 🤦🏽♂️
It's normal to go into the iPhone settings to disable HDR video, change Photographic Style profil... , but it's abnormal if not an aberration to disable the scene optimizer on the Samsung to have more natural colors, it's abnormal to fix the video exposure if you don't like the Samsung's automatic exposure, it's abnormal to use Samsung's pro mode, but completely normal to use Apple's ProRaw and proRes... WHY !!! 🤷🏽♂️
The iPhone's HDR photo is abnormally bad for a smartphone of this price, but since it's Apple, it's ok ...
In video, the iPhone applies an orange tint on the skin tones wich makes you look like a carrot 🥕, but it's Apple so it's fine...
Honestly, I really can't understand how people find the video quality of iPhones superb 🤷🏽♂️
Video quality of iPhones is the most overrated thing in the world.
HDR is exaggerated, oversharpened images, but above all, the management of sky and skin colors by iPhones in video is horrible 🤢, sorry but, I really can not understand
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iPhones are superior in video quality and the most consistent In camera, Android phones except for the Pixel (although the iPhone is still superior to even that phone) l are inferior in quality, Android as Steve Jobs said is a stolen product:
I have not had this experience at all… iPhone video is the best in the business in my opinion. The only thing the Samsung does better is zoom
Here, here. You hit the nail on the head. The 8K video is 100% better than anything the iPhone can produce, even with its pro raw. I had the iPhone 14 Pro and the RAW video is bad.
@@ROVA00 Even in this video, during the video comparison part, we can see that Jaime's face and skin tone is all orange on the iPhone 🤷🏽♂️
@@hooked9042 ok Fandroid, the men in white coats are coming for you, even Jamie admits that the iPhone can do better video than useless 8K video on the S23 Ultra, which I refuse to acknowledge as a genuine rival to the iPhone, the only Android phone that comes close to the iPhone is the Pixel 7 Pro, which is better than the S23 Ultra, while it might not be as powerful, the Pixel 7 Pro is a better phone because of its software which is 100x better than the garbage One UI.
As a truck driver the s23 ultra has been the best phone for the job. Bigger sharper screen for using maps. A capable/ competent voice assistant that actually helps, and finally the astronomical zoom that saves me from walking half a mile to my truck to get the trailer number. It does everything faster than when i had an iPhone, the back doesn't get hot unless I'm wireless charging. Being able to have all my Bluetooth devices connected is helpful for when i need to switch from headset to truck speakers. The iPhone felt more like a phone that someone with fewer responsibilities would use.
Agreed!
Both are really good phone, currently I’m using 14PM & I’m planning to get S24 Ultra as my secondary device when it comes out.
You should change to samsung
Overall video conclusion
* Samsung is undoubtedly a better phone than iPhone but iPhone is better.
* Samsung camera is better but iPhone has a better camera.
* Samsung has the best display but the iPhone display looks better.
* Samsung nightography smokes out iPhone out of the water but iPhone is better at night photography.
End credits: Samsung is overall a better phone but iPhone is the winner.
Such a masterpiece video.
Lol.. your masterpiece oversimplification and over exaggeration for the sake of mockery is the winner here. You should mode to Latin America. We can teach you a thing or two about how to do it while actually being funny 😉
@Pocketnow don't be silly it's not a joke.. this is what all your channel is about a mockery..
You got it...
Nope Crapple on cameras lose big time
Damn bro ur right about this we all know that s23 ultra is the winner and better by far 😅
I have tested the cameras on the iphone 14 Pro which is the same as the Pro Max. The rear cameras are good not the best though. However, It has few limitations. No night mode for the 2X, 3X and selfie portrait. The front facing camera HDR is very inconsistent for pics and not great at 4K and 1080p 60fps especially on sunny days over exposing faces and the background A LOT!! Also, the Ultrawide angle shots tend to over expose certain areas of the pics especially clouds in the sky. This has been an issue on iphones for a while. I would say the cameras on the S23 Ultra are more versatile and all around better.
I agree! My girlfriend and I took a weekend trip and compared her 14PM with my S23U. We both agreed that the S23u edged the iPhone out. We even thought the video was a bit better on the Ultra. Daytime was a wash between the two, but the Ultra took better lower light/night video, especially in the nightclub with crazy lights everywhere.
@@robo9439This is the first time I use a Pro model of the iphone and I must say that I'm very disappointed. I had the iphone 13 and also wasn't really that impressed but I thought the Pro version would be different but nope. I don't even think video is that ahead or much better either but I won't even go there. For such expensive overpriced phone the cameras are not really up there.
@@robo9439 you and your girlfriend are mad, the iPhone has better video quality period and even Jamie prefers the Pixel video quality over the overrated S23 Ultra, no Android phone can touch the iPhone for video quality. Facts!
I currently own an iPhone 14PM and the cameras are just awful, very bad. I am so disappointed that Apple messed up the camera since the iPhone 13PM, I am coming from an iPhone 12PM,
These are the facts.
@@itsToretto actually that’s just your opinion not facts.
Finally got my Ultra for half the price on ebay, I haven't seen this thing go below 46%, I came from an S8+
I swear I can’t decide right now😳😳😭 Both are amazing
Me too but I chose the the 14 PM
@@cherryannesmith9366 I respect that
Sold my 14 pro and apple watch ultra a d iPad pro m2 and bought s23 ultra and galaxy Tab 8 plus android samsung watch 5 pro and galaxy buds pro 2 and I couldn't be more happier I am in love with my Samsung ecosystem
is it worth upgrading from s22 ultra SD?that 200mp+ufs 4.0 storage+cooler 8gen2 really makes me interested.
In my Country. The S23 8/256 costs $800, the 14 Pro max 128 costs $1100. Both are genuine distributors.
I decided to get both. So far I like the apple much more for texting and typing, also like the style more. So many hidden features on that s23 ultra though!
Sorry to say what kind of style in apple
No pause video.
No multi tasking
No whats app approach in gallery
No finger lock
Totelly vain
@@irfansaeed4765 There are things about the OS I like and primarily I like the physical style (screen, shape, color, etc).
That's an interesting feedback. I HATE typing on the iphone. The keyboard just feels like a mess, is way too small, not customizable...the Google keyboard on Android (!) is just miles ahead of everything offered for IOs. The iphone has other strengths though, but when it comes to the disadvantages, typing is pretty high on my list 😂
Use samsung
@@ChrisAugunusEbereNwannek-cl7ky I can confirm after a month of using both the current top end models of Apple and Samsung that the Samsung is superior.
You still missed a lot on the Samsung that you can’t even compare to iPhone because iPhone is so simplistic (I have a 13pro) switching to Samsung pretty soon .
Jamie, I'm a bit surprised you didn't mention Samsung Dex. It's such underrated future! I use my Galaxy as my personal computer as well. Cheers!
Right. I didn’t because it is. No one cares about it 😉
@@Pocketnowcongratulations to this behaviour. It will help to keep it longer underrated.🤦♂️
@@Pocketnow Old man be a role model 😉
Just ordered my S23 Ultra with Fi and got it for $600 off. That definitely influenced my purchase
SAMSUNG HAS MORE CUSTOMIZABLE OPTIONS THAN APPLE ANY DAY WTF HES SUPER BIAS
As both an android and ios user I love android more. Customization and the more narrow feel is better in day to day use. Fast charging and 120 hertz is amazing but I do use my 13PM when I’m with friends. Apple is apple, it might be the most boring platform but that apple vibe lifts up a status.
Thanks for the post, but I’m afraid you’re too late by a long shot because my S23U should be here in the next 1 or 2 hours. Thanks anyway though! 😂
I managed to secure a 512GB Phantom Black variant on day 1 out of 2 on Amazon’s two-day Prime Sale for $725.17, which is significantly cheaper than the 14PM and on top of that, I also got a massive 10% cash back on it as well, 5% for utilizing my Prime credit card, yes, I am a Prime cardholder, and a bonus 5% for the phone being “Climate Pledge Friendly.” At the end of the day, the differences in everyone’s use cases will determine what their next phone will be, but for me personally, I’m gonna continue cruising with Sammy primarily because my previous phone was an S9 Plus, which funnily enough, I actually still have lol!
I don’t think you’ll regret your decision
@@Pocketnow considering I got a stellar non-trade-in deal on it, no. No I will not.
Superb upload YET AGAIN. (I'm saying this for the last 10 years😂).
Although a forever Samsung handset owner, i feel as if i definitely will switch over to Apple.
I am using an S23 Ultra at the moment but i am a serious photographer and video buff.
This is where , for me, Aople strives to remain supreme.
So i can see myself for the first time ever moving to Apple out of intrigue and to, shall i say, test the photography water 😂.
I would pick s23 over iphone. I have s9+ since 2018 and until now still working fine. The battery performance can still survive in a day or more. Right now im using it while watching your video.😅
good one Hime, I think I'll get the S23 Ultra since I can still put a sim into it... I am currently using a Apple iphone 13 pro max
Only thing i hate about the ultra is that nobody makes a good screen protector so i have to use a full body case from poetic
The Galaxy S23 Ultra all day long. I use iPhone and Samsung phones daily. Cameras functionality is much less important to me than having an S Pen and better battery life.
Samsung galaxy s23 ultra is a better phone. Android is not so restricted as the iPhone. But if you don't really care about a phone and just use like 3 apps the iPhone is easier
LoL prove that.
@Pocketnow by 3 apps I mean insta, snap, tiktok. Meaning that the majority of the iphone population care about what others are doing vs what they can create
@@Pocketnowliterally everyone says s23 ultra is better than iPhone
Gone are the days when phones were just used for calls and messages. What a life!
This video proves why the S23 ULTRA is the KING.
I sold my 14 pro max and got the s23 ultra and that was a great decision
I'm glad that I've pre-ordered and got my s23 ultra at launch. So far the phone has only managed to overwhelm me with it's performance and battery backup. Still in the phase of exploring the hidden features and capabilities. Keeps me engaged all the time 😅
Thanks for your videos. They are great describing everything for people with little to no knowledge too. I've been around Flagship phone kings since the begining and it's a battle for ages 😂. This video comparison you did looks a little unfair on how you described it. Samsung was displayed at 30fps while iPhone was displayed at 60fps. You should make another comparison showing the actual UHD 60fps recording and then your thoughts will change for sure 😅
Super balanced review with key difference highlighted. For many years I have used both the Samsung note / ultra models alongside iPhone xxPro Max and agree with your observations. One other factor: Samsung offer fantastic trade in values to encourage upgrades and Apple does not offer the same level to their customers, at least in Europe. Could be a deal broker for some!
Have both phones and concluded my samsung shares pics n videos way faster than my 14 pro max
@@josephineortega6701 foolish and inferior Samsung user, iPhone is superior in every way to Scamsung and their stolen product, if Steve Jobs were still alive, Samsung would be out of business and rightly so, nothing can touch iPhone tor video and photos are subjective, you’re on drugs if you think that Samsung will EVER beat the iPhone for video, winners don’t do drugs and iPhones are for winners, Samsung and Android is for losers unless it’s a Pixel hut it still loses to the iPhone.
I switched from an iPhone 14 Pro max to the S23 Ultra. Both phones are great, but I prefer Samsung over Apple.
I would conclude that at the moment, with the options that we all have at every tier in the smartphone market, there are definitely drawbacks in anything we choose. We just got to live with it.
As much as I say I'm happy with my S23U after 10 years with iPhones, Apple still wins in the video department. Comparing my then iPhone 11 with my current S23U, the iPhone 11 handles stabilization better despite the generational differences.
The only reason I sold my iPhone 11 away was because I couldn't justify having two phones at the same time, as the S23U has proven to cater so much just within weeks of use.
Apple?!?!?! 8K video, I use 8K on mine all the time and it is excellent. Apple does not even know what 8k is!
Good morning Jaime, I ordered my s23 ultra yesterday during prime. I have the note 9 but without security updates I feel compromised and wont do banking or other sensitive things. I wanted to go pixel 7a for the camera and price but 128gb? Can't switch to Iphone so galaxy it is. With regards to "over sharpening" I am sure there is a setting you can turn off, I do like to add sharpening myself in post. Also high megapixels adds detail but also adds noise, pixel binning should help tremendously with that. Would love your feedback. Also is there a way to safely get security updates on the note 9?
I also snagged one yesterday. Was on the fence last week, but for $850 it was a no brainer
@@agentcarlosg I went with the $850/256gb but canceled it and eventually went with $979/512GB and 12Gigs of RAM. Hope I did not make a mistake. Really wish the security updates were as long as the I-Phone.
No expert here but there's this camera assistant app that's recommended to download. It has an option called picture softening, I think that's supposed to help with the "sharpening". I have mine set to medium.
Another field where the apple excels (and mostly nobody speaks about it much) is the availability of accessories both first & 3rd party! Yes leading case manufacturers design cases for latest Samsungs but that’s it! But for iPhone’s the variety & longevity is much more! 🎉 Many websites still sell cases for iPhone as old as the X !
ZDNet has already professionally chosen the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra as the #1 Cellphone of 2023. What more can be said?
In my opinion the S23 Ultra is not really "ultra" with the 256GB/8GB version.. My 4 year old Note 10+ has 12GB RAM so anything else is a downgrade in that department. I got the 512GB/12GB version of S23 Ultra and it's a BEAST👀
THE jPhone 14 Pro Max with just the useless 128GB storage costs about the same as the S23 Ultra with 512GB storage where I live. Kinda no brainer what to choose for that favt alone. But comparing the two woth the same specs...: I would pick the Samsung any day over the iPhone. It just gives me sooo much more than the boring iPhone.
And in daily and realistic use it actually makes the iPhone it's little bi** 👀 And I kinda love that😋
Failed to mention security issues on both devices. Activacion lock vs Knox. I cant stand apples verification Cloud process. Nightmare!!!! Cant reset a password to save your life. Also would have liked to hear opinion (apple) find my device vs (samsung) version of lost device. Geo Tagging? left out alot of crucial information. app stores. etc..... Great review nonetheless. Im gonna side with Ssung always Until apple can prove to update their customer service Waiting 30 days to recover iCloud account is rediculous. Bricked phones everywhere. Knox is best. hands down
I'm a big fan of android. Every time I've tried to switch to iOS, I always end up coming back within 5-6 months. However, I'm seriously considering the iPhone 15 PM this year. If they start with a base storage size of 256gb, it will be a tough decision to make.
Well they did
I pre ordered the Iphone 15 PM, I come from the Xiaomi mi 11 and it was a really difficult choice to decide if I want the Iphone or the S23U. I don't know why but I don't like the looks on the UI of samsung, Xiaomi looks more like IOS and I think that's why I prefer IOS. I'm gonna test it for one week and then see if I like it or not
Plz do share thinking of same thing here
Funny because I “have been switching” - for the past Three years - trying to go from iOS to the android platform and I just can’t make it happen. I purchase the Galaxy (Note 10, 20 and now S23 Ultra) outright and end up gifting them away. Usually I give myself a month / at home and on Wi-Fi to get myself like it. Currently, with my S23 Ultra I made the switch (swapping e-sim) and using it as my DD for 3 weeks…. Then back to my iPhone 14 pro max. On my humble opinion the S23 Ultra has so much more to offer however, the iOS gives me the “comfort zone”… maybe I need to see a therapist or get a flip phone lol! On a more serious note, I am outside in a sunny environment right now typing this on my 14 pro max, wishing I was doing it from the S23 Ultra - because of the screen brightness and clarify(?) that is so much better on the Ultra vs the 14 pro max. All IMO
I will be honest. I'm not a fan of the iOS ecosystem. However both are great phones. I purchased the S23 Ultra. I prefer android. I love the multi-tasking, functionality and customization. Then Samsung Dex is a plus. The S-Pen can be used for multiple things other than signing, taking notes, and drawing. You can use it to take pictures by clicking the button. You can use it for changing slides in an orientation. There are so many things you can use it for. I don't care about iMessage and FaceTime. There are other options. I noticed that's what majority of the people purchase iPhones for. It's not a big deal to me. If the video quality is a difference maker too. It's not a big deal to me either. And based on your review it's not anything significant. Then having more storage will make the price a tad bit higher. But the price difference isn't significant. Overall great video.
I was a long time loyal iPhone user and switched to the Galaxy S22 Ultra last year mainly due to app sideloading capabilities. I'm on the fence if I want to get an iPhone 15 Pro Max when it launches or another Galaxy Ultra series. The main issue i've had with my S22 Ultra is abysmal battery life compared to the last few iPhones I had. I keep hearing the S23 Ultra is better. But i'm wary to put my trust in that for another year after the S22 Ultra has failed me so drastically. I can't always be tethered to a charger with the work I do. And even in my free time I don't want to worry about decreasing every performance setting to the minimum if i'm going out for more than a few hours at a time.
You should wait for the s24 ultra I suppose. It’s going to improve in many areas
The S23 battery life is so much better...going forward battery life on Samsung flagship phones should not be an issue.
Someone should advise.. if you do have the opportunity to have two phones at the same time, Galaxy S23 and 14pro max or Galaxy A54 and s23U . Which are you going for?
@@LaidBackDevelopernah, he should wait for iPhone 16 Ultra or better yet S26 Ultra.
@dustincasler
When it comes to galaxy s22 ultra(exynos or qualcomm) vs s23 ultra is a whole another experience. I had the s22 ultra and this phones performance is superior in everyday tasks and etc. You see alot reviewers saying the same thing honestly
That 10x video zoom is magical!!! I took a night video of my nephew a couple years back playing high school football. The couple behind me was amazed at how good the s21 Ultra was from so far away. Now my s22u is better and can't wait for the 24!!!
I actually have both and have been using both brands for years but personally, since last year, my main phone have been Samsung from S22 ultra until S23 ultra was born, it never made switch back to iPhone aa my main Phone. I love both of them but in so many ways Samsung Ultra phones have been winning.
I would pick Samsung Galaxy ultra you get more phone for your money and also I hate that the iPhone went to esim only that's why I went back to a 13 pro max.
Ugh yeah, that move to eSIM makes me miss the 13 Pro Max as well.
i like both becuase they both give off unique features of eachother
I have the iPhone 13 Pro Max and just got the Samsung S23 Ultra, and I will say, I like the iPhone more because it last a lot longer battery wise based on my use. I have been annoyed at how much i have to charge up, but the thing that annoys me the most is that the Samsung system takes a large chunk of the internal storage. I also like the photos on both, but iPhone is more true to life. The galaxy tends to over saturate and smooth out pictures to the point it looks fake. Still love both phones.
Iphone is dark and too pale for me and boring s23 ultra is king
Always been an iPhone user, but I'm feeling the S23 Ultra now.
I traded my 14 pro max for the 14 plus for two reasons. The battery life and the weight of the phone. Compared to the 13 PM the 14 is a huge disappointment especially for battery life and I will be interested to see if the 15 pro max is substantially better.
I've heard a lot of people are saying the battery life is better on the 13PM.
@@ShellymanStudios it really was and wished I had kept it.
Great video, the bottom line just like you said you needed the iphone for photography for your video and pictures on social media content. Choosing a phone comes down to preference and how it benefits you on your every day bases.
Since it's iPhone everything is ok according to many American...lmao
Having owned both, the s23 ultra camera applies so much processing to the image, to me the image is absolutely useless since i shoot raw. Even “raw” is overly processed. Apples raw quality is very good, and lightroom can work magic on pro raw files.
Shots Fired 🔥 😅
If apple would come out with an apple pencil using iPhone, I would probably make a switch, at least for a time.
If you want the best all around phone with the best camera, zoom, customizability, best display, get the Samsung, if you want the phone with that you can just pick up and use go iPhone, it's the best for people that don't know how to use a smartphone.
That logic applies to all android flagships.
I dont understand this take sometimes. In what way is Android more complicated? It might have more options to customize, but you don't really need to tinker with any of it to use the phone.
The why pay 1400 dollars for pro Max iphone you can just go and buy regular iphone 14 or early models ,if you just want a phone to use....
By your logic the Samsung is for nerds, I knew how to use a smartphone and I still choose Apple because iPhone serves my needs better, it’s better for accessibility and yes IT’s easier to use but so what? As a content creator, the iPhone is far better, saying an iPhone is for dummies is insulting and ignorant which is typical of Android users who have an inferiority complex.
@@Adamtendo_player_1 Honestly my experience was the opposite. I never owned an iphone, but ipad pro left me scratching my head trying to figure out their barebones file manager or a decent replacement for it that's free. Or finding a decent player to play videos, some apps are straight up banned from the app store and need ridiculous workarounds. To this day i still don't know how to get rid of all notifications at once if it's even possible.
I also Pickel the Samsung 23 Ultra. And Ive been with Apple since the First iPhone
After having numerous problems with the 14PM (on 2 different phones no less) and iOS 16, during a fit of anger, I bought the s23 UItra. I had a Note something or other about 7-8 years ago and as I recall, I didn't have the greatest experience and got something else the following year. My initial thought was to use this S23 Ultra for a few months then wait for the iPhone 15s to come out and get one of those. I've had this S23 Ultra for close to 5 months now and while I've tried (LOL) to find problems with it, I cannot find any. I sold my Apple Watch 8 during my anger fit and have been watch-less since. After seeing the new Galaxy Watch 6 Classic release a few days ago (I think that rotating bezel rocks) , i'm seriously thinking of going all in on the Samsung ecosystem. Honestly, I can't believe what i'm typing here! Thanks Jaime for the review!
I have 3 things to say about this:
1. OneUI now also has stacked widgets, so that may be useful to you ;)
2. The iPhone may be cheaper in the US, but abroad it's the other way around. Here in the Netherlands, the S23 Ultra is the cheaper phone.
3. Frankly, I thought the photos and videos from both phones looked pretty average in this review. I have the S23 Ultra myself, and the pictures my phone takes are way sharper and just.... better than what I saw here. Strange...
Mmhmm!
I am definitely a UI whore and that was the biggest let down of the iPhone 14 Pro when I tested it for a few weeks. I feel like there is so much wasted space and I really wish I could shrink down the menus and icon sizes a lot more. Going back to my S22 Ultra was a breath of fresh air.
I will say that iMessage is huge and I really wish I had it on my Galaxy. I also think that the purple 14 Pro is one of the sexiest phones ever. Absolutely love that color!
I went and bought outright the S23 Ultra and I love it.
Thanks, Jaime. Love those photos from the highline, etc. I'm too used to Android to mess around with Apple. Except for video and as you say social media, Samsung wins enough battles to keep me there. And my use of the stylus increases as the years go by.
iPhone is better than the Samsung. Better design, iMessage.
I just prefer prefer the Samsung because can't imagine living without an s-pen and the camera is better this time in 2023.
I have both and I am deep in the apple eco system. The s23u is my only non apple device and I enjoy it more and find the battery life better and the camera raw app to produce better photo results.
I disagree on the camera review... samsung does it much better.
Honest, impartial review. Thank you! ❤
watching in s23 ultra The ultimate king of 2022-2023
I usually switch from Android to iPhone every 2 years. Had the Samsung S21 and S22 ultra and also has the the iPhone 13 and and now the 14 pro max and the only 2 things I miss from Samsung is Dex and being able to move my apps icons to different areas on my screen. Other than that iPhone wins everything else the S23 battery wins by a few mins but it’s also running a 5000 mah battery. I was going to switch S24 in February but I have a feeling this next iPhone is going to be the best one made, just because how close Samsung came to beating it with the S23. So I’ll probably hold off until the S25.
By the way ultra have craping video option in whatsap????? Before sending?please tell me
I needed this comparison! About to change phones and can't decide.
No! Go for another reviewer. This guy is clearly biased toward Apple.
This guy is Apple gum dipped. I had the iPhone 14 Pro and now have the S23 Ultra, the pictures and video (especially the 8K) is miles above the iPhone. I will never go back to the IOS locked, walled world. Apple creates the environment to lock you in. They need to support their BLOATED company.
@@Rhodesia-qj2bs I got the S23 ultra