Samsung
Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · One UI · 128GB · Gold · Unlocked
89
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Apple
iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB
A16 · iOS · 256GB
89
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked lands at 89 and iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked if…
- ✓Large AMOLED display
- ✓S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
- ✓Many storage tiers
Pick iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked 89
vs 89 iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB
Score breakdown
Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked
89 cpu 89
gpu 88
camera 91
battery 85
display 91
design 88
iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB
89 cpu 89
gpu 87
camera 88
battery 83
display 86
design 89
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked | iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | A16 |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256GB |
| OS | Android 13 | iOS 16 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked
Pros
- +Large AMOLED display
- +S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
- +Many storage tiers
Cons
- −One UI can be heavy
- −Pricey top trims
- −Update speed trails Pixel
iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked vs iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB
Which is better, Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked or iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB? +
Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked worth the price? +
At $1,199, Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in camera.
Is iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked or iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.