Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro 2TB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 12 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 2TB is cheaper by SAR 590 (prices checked 1 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Bigger battery for a longer day (5,000 mAh vs 4,056 mAh)
  • Higher wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • Higher-resolution main camera (200 MP vs 48 MP)
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 590
  • More space for photos and apps (2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB)
  • Higher front camera: 18 MP vs 12 MP
  • Lower weight: 211 g vs 234 g · slight difference

The deciding difference here: storage and battery capacity and price.

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

Key differences

  • Storage

    1,024 GB✓ 2,048 GB
  • Screen size

    ✓ 6.8 in6.3 in
  • Display type

    Dynamic AMOLED 2XOLED

Specifications side by side

23 of 23 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 12,289
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB specs
AppleSAR 11,699
Apple iPhone 18 Pro 2TB specs
Reference priceSAR 12,289SAR 11,699
Storage1,024 GB✓ 2,048 GB
Memory (RAM)12 GB—
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Apple A20 Pro
Battery capacity✓ 5,000 mAh4,056 mAh
Wired charging✓ 45 W25 W
Main camera✓ 200 MP48 MP
Years of OS updates4 years—
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 2TB?

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; Apple iPhone 18 Pro 2TB: Apple A20 Pro. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 2TB?

Storage is higher on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 2TB: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in main camera between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 2TB?

Main camera is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB: 200 MP vs 48 MP on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 2TB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 2TB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB: 5,000 mAh vs 4,056 mAh on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro 2TB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.