Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra 1000GB vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 10 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB is cheaper by SAR 426 (prices checked 14 Nov 2026).

Bottom line: Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra 1000GB — Higher wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB — More space for photos and apps (2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB).

Which one should you choose?

Choose the

Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra 1000GB if you care about:

Higher wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
Higher optical zoom (telephoto): 10 x vs 8 x

Choose the

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB if you care about:

Paying less: cheaper by SAR 426
More space for photos and apps (2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB)
Higher-resolution main camera (48 MP vs 12 MP)
Higher front camera: 18 MP vs 12 MP

The deciding difference here: storage and wired charging and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

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Smartphones · Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra 1000GB

Storage:: 1,000 GB
Memory (RAM):: 12 GB
Reference price:: SAR 12,525

Price on Amazon

Smartphones · Apple

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB

Storage:: 2,048 GB
Screen size:: 6.9 in
Reference price:: SAR 12,099

Price on Amazon

Key differences

Storage
1,000 GB✓ 2,048 GB
Screen size
6.8 in6.9 in
Display type
AMOLEDOLED

Specifications side by side

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Spec	SamsungSAR 12,525 Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra 1000GB specs	AppleSAR 12,099 Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB specs
Reference price	SAR 12,525	SAR 12,099

Storage	1,000 GB	✓ 2,048 GB
Memory (RAM)	12 GB	—
Processor	—	Apple A20 Pro
Battery capacity	5,000 mAh	✓ 5,391 mAh
Wired charging	✓ 45 W	25 W
Main camera	12 MP	✓ 48 MP
Years of OS updates	4 years	—
5G	Yes	Yes

Optical zoom (telephoto)	✓ 10 x	8 x
Front camera	12 MP	✓ 18 MP

Screen size	6.8 in	6.9 in
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Resolution	3088 x 1440	2868 x 1320
Screen refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz

eSIM	—	Yes
Operating system	—	iOS 27
Wireless charging	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	Yes	Yes
Water and dust rating	IP68	IP68

Release year	2023	—
Colour	Black	—
Dimensions	50×50×28 cm	16.34 x 7.8 x 0.875 cm
Weight	—	249 g

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra 1000GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB?

Storage is higher on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB: 2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB on the Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra 1000GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in main camera between the Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra 1000GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB?

Main camera is higher on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB: 48 MP vs 12 MP on the Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra 1000GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra 1000GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB: 5,391 mAh vs 5,000 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra 1000GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in wired charging between the Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra 1000GB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB?

Wired charging is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra 1000GB: 45 W vs 25 W on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.