Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max / Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B)

ProMotion varies the refresh rate with content: 120 Hz for smooth scrolling, lower rates on static screens to save battery. Because of the rounded corners, the screen measures 6.86 inches as a rectangle.

The refresh rate varies between 48 and 120 Hz depending on content; the lower rate on static screens saves battery. Vision Booster adjusts contrast and colour to keep the screen readable in bright light. The size is measured as a full rectangle; the viewable area is smaller because of the rounded corners and camera hole.

The outdoor peak is used briefly in strong sunlight; the 1-nit minimum is meant to reduce eye strain in a dark room.

Samsung introduced this version as a Snapdragon optimised for Galaxy and exclusive to the S23 series at launch.

Storage cannot be expanded later; ProRes uses a lot of space, so 4K 120 fps ProRes recording requires external storage.

The 12 MP 2x view (48 mm) is cropped from the main sensor rather than a separate lens. The total optical zoom range is 10x (5x in, 2x out); digital zoom goes up to 25x.

The telephoto gives 3x optical zoom; zoom beyond that is digital. According to Samsung the wide camera records 8K video at 30 fps.

100 and 120 fps are available only on the Fusion main camera. Log recording leaves more dynamic range for colour grading.

Camera Control is a surface that detects presses and swipes; it opens the camera and changes settings with a slide. The Action button can be assigned to silent mode, flashlight, shortcuts and more.

mmWave support and Ultra Wideband availability vary by region. Thread is a low-power mesh network for smart-home accessories.

Wi‑Fi 6E needs a router that supports 6 GHz; band availability varies by market and operator.

Satellite features work only in supported countries and where there is no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage.

A USB 3 cable is required for 10 Gbit/s; the charge cable in the box does not provide that speed.

No power adapter is included. The 25 W MagSafe rate needs the newer MagSafe Charger and an adapter of at least 30 W.

IP68 is tested in fresh water under lab conditions and can decrease over time; liquid damage is not covered by warranty.

According to Samsung, the S23 series was the first S series to use Victus 2.

Available storage is lower because of preloaded software; there is no memory card slot.

The typical value is the average of battery samples measured by a third-party lab under IEC 61960; the rated value is the minimum capacity.

45 W needs a 5 A cable; the adapter is sold separately. Wired charging is compatible with QC2.0 and AFC, wireless with WPC. PowerShare needs more than 30% battery to charge another device. The S23 is limited to 25 W.

Samsung promised four Android upgrades and five years of security updates for the S23 series; timing varies by model and market.

Samsung does not advise beach or pool use.