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

The two differ in 8 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB is cheaper by SAR 290 (prices checked 2 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 2 GB)
  • Higher wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • Lower weight: 234 g vs 249 g · slight difference
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 290
  • More space for photos and apps (2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB)

The deciding difference here: storage and memory (RAM) and price.

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

Key differences

  • Storage

    1,024 GB✓ 2,048 GB
  • Memory (RAM)

    ✓ 12 GB2 GB
  • Screen size

    6.8 in6.9 in

Specifications side by side

21 of 21 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 12,289
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB specs
AppleSAR 11,999
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB specs
Reference priceSAR 12,289SAR 11,999
Storage1,024 GB✓ 2,048 GB
Memory (RAM)✓ 12 GB2 GB
ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 2—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Wired charging✓ 45 W25 W
Main camera200 MP—
Years of OS updates4 years—
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

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

Storage is higher on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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 wired charging between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB?

Wired charging is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB: 45 W vs 25 W on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB?

Memory (RAM) is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB: 12 GB vs 2 GB on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

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

Screen size is higher on the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB: 6.9 in vs 6.8 in on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.