Too close to call
Both score within 2 points on overall. Your priorities decide this one.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are closely matched overall. Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads in performance and camera. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads in display and battery.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Best for users who prioritize display and battery.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.3" | 6.8"Better |
Resolution Phone B leads | 1206 x 2622 | 1440 x 3088Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone A leads | 2000 nitsBetter | 1750 nits |
Pixel Density Phone B leads | 458 ppi | 501 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Yes | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
Storage
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR5X | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone A leads | 4.05GHzBetter | 3.36GHz |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 6 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone A leads | 2x4.05GHz + 4x2.42GHzBetter | 1x3.36GHz + 2x2.8GHz + 2x2.8GHz + 3x2.0GHz |
Benchmark Score Phone A leads | 1871052Better | 1241531 |
AnTuTu Score Phone A leads | 1871052Better | 1241531 |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 3500 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone A leads | 8283Better | 4927 |
Storage Close match | 1024GB | 1024GB |
Storage Type Phone A leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 4.0 |
Chipset Phone A leads | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)Better | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Adreno 740 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceDigital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone B leads | 48MP | 200MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 48MP + 12MP | 200MP + 12MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone A leads | 1/1.28Better | 1/1.3 |
Rear Aperture Phone B leads | f/1.8 | f/1.7Better |
Optical Zoom Phone A leads | 5xBetter | 3x |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 25x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Phone B leads | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Sony IMX714 | Not available |
Front Aperture Phone A leads | f/1.9Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Phone A leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Needs more data | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 16 Pro and Galaxy S23 Ultra are closely matched. Display Size: 6.8" vs 6.3" Resolution: 1440 x 3088 vs 1206 x 2622 The choice depends on your priorities.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 16 Pro excels in processing power and multitasking.
Best for users who need long battery life. Galaxy S23 Ultra provides extended usage with strong battery.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 148,960 – Rs 301,000 | ≈ Rs 120,929 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Both phones excel in different areas. Choose based on your priority.
Both phones have strengths. Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads in Performance, Camera, Build, Software. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads in Display, Battery.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 16 Pro advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), RAM (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro: non-PTA approximately Rs 148,960 – Rs 301,000; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: non-PTA approximately Rs 120,929; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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