Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17
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Beebom Score
87
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Apple A19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 3692mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Software and Build Quality | Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Green, Phantom Black, Cream | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,24,999 | ₹82,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3088 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.3:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 500 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Weight | 234 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | Display Port, USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | A19 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Features | Adaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Expert RAW, OIS, Optical Zoom | Advanced red-eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Lens correction (Fusion Ultra Wide), Macro Mode, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Optical Zoom, Panoramic, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Slow Motion, Smart HDR 5, Spatial photos, True Tone Flash, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 3D (spatial) video, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Audio Mix, Audio zoom, Cinematic mode, Continuous autofocus video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps, Dual Video, HDR, Macro Video Recording, Night mode Time lapse, Playback zoom, QuickTake video, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video, Time-lapse Video, True Tone flash, Wind noise reduction |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | AI Agent Siri, AI Image Enhancer, AI Translation, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate, Visual Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | 3D (spatial) Audio, Animoji and Memoji, Audio Mix, Auto Focus, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Dual Capture, Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Lens correction, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Night mode Time lapse, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, Retina Flash, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Smart HDR 5, Stereo Sound Recording, Tap to zoom and rotate, Time-lapse, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Ultra-stabilised video, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Wind noise reduction | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K 60/30fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 3692 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, QZSS | Beidou, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
