Samsung
Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · One UI · 128GB · Gold · Unlocked
89
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Apple
iPhone 16
A18 · 6.1″ OLED · Camera Control
89
/ 100
From $799
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 16 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 16 if…
- ✓Great value flagship
- ✓Apple Intelligence ready
- ✓Best small-phone experience
Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked 89
vs 89 iPhone 16
Score breakdown
Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked
89 cpu 89
gpu 88
camera 91
battery 85
display 91
design 88
iPhone 16
89 cpu 94
gpu 90
camera 88
battery 84
display 82
design 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Apple A18 |
| Storage | 128GB | 128/256/512 GB |
| OS | Android 13 | iOS 18 |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Display | — | 6.1″ OLED 60Hz |
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Battery | — | 3561 mAh |
| Charging | — | 20W + MagSafe |
| Weight | — | 170 g |
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 16
Pros
- +Great value flagship
- +Apple Intelligence ready
- +Best small-phone experience
Cons
- −60Hz display still
- −8 GB RAM minimum for AI
- −No ProMotion
FAQ: Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked vs iPhone 16
Which is better, Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked or iPhone 16? +
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 16 worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 16 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy S23 Ultra 128GB · Gold · Unlocked or iPhone 16 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.