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Galaxy S23 Ultra (Unlocked) vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Which one is worth it?

Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.

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Galaxy S23 Ultra (Unlocked)

Samsung · 2023

$1,199–$1,499

Overall 87/100

Official anchorFull Galaxy S23 Ultra (Unlocked) guide →
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iPhone 14 Pro Max

Apple · 2022

$1,099–$1,539

Overall 83/100

Official anchorFull iPhone 14 Pro Max guide →

Quick verdicts (our rubric)

  • Best for camera

    Galaxy S23 Ultra (Unlocked)

  • Best for battery

    Tie

  • Best for performance

    Galaxy S23 Ultra (Unlocked)

  • Best value score

    Tie

  • Best overall rubric / for most people

    Galaxy S23 Ultra (Unlocked)

Which fits you?

Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.

Galaxy S23 Ultra (Unlocked)

69

Depends on your priorities

$1,199–$1,499

iPhone 14 Pro Max

69

Depends on your priorities

$1,099–$1,539

→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.

Full comparison

SpecGalaxy S23 Ultra (Unlocked)iPhone 14 Pro Max
Price band (US MSRP)$1,199–$1,499$1,099–$1,539
Release year20232022
Camera10/109/10
Battery8/108/10
Performance10/109/10
Display9/109/10
Value6/106/10
Overall score87/10083/100

Galaxy S23 Ultra (Unlocked) — pros

  • Flagship-class performance
  • Excellent camera system for stills and video
  • Premium display and build quality

iPhone 14 Pro Max — pros

  • Flagship-class performance
  • Excellent camera system for stills and video
  • Premium display and build quality

Galaxy S23 Ultra (Unlocked) — cons

  • Price is high, so value depends heavily on budget and priorities

iPhone 14 Pro Max — cons

  • Price is high, so value depends heavily on budget and priorities

Galaxy S23 Ultra (Unlocked) — best for

  • Photography
  • Gaming
  • Power users

iPhone 14 Pro Max — best for

  • Photography
  • Gaming
  • Power users

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