Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB
Samsung
89 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | Dynamic AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | 1440 x 3088 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 1750 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Model | A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 3.36★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4 |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 200 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP★ | 10 MP |
| Front Camera | 18 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 8x | 10x★ |
| Video | 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,422 mAh | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W | 45W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | Super Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2★ |
| SIM | eSIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | Water resistant | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong camera (94th percentile)94th %ile
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB
- Strong camera (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB0.056score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB0.138score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB offers 2.5x better value for money
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 42 specs.
