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On this last Wednesday (1/2) Samsung announced the new line of smartphones Galaxy S23, which includes the new device Galaxy s23 ultra. Around this same time last year we saw the launch of its right-hand predecessor, the Galaxy s22 ultra, and a few months later the launch of the competition's smartphone, the iPhone 14 Pro Max. With so many news and massive devices it's easy to get confused with values and specifications, so let's help you decide which one to buy by comparing them. Come with us! 6j442m
Design 145g70
Starting with the outside, let's take a look at the design and physical characteristics of our picks. Although they look identical on first impression, the Galaxy s22 ultra and his successor Galaxy s23 ultra have some notable differences. On the back, where the triple camera set is attached, for example, on the S23 we have a slightly larger camera, due to its 200 MP resolution — but still, difficult to distinguish, even trying to look for similarities.
In relation to iPhone 14 Pro Max we have a device that also came very similar physically to its predecessor, bringing a greater change with the inclusion of Dynamic Island. It reduces the traditional notch presenting itself in a pill form, which changes in a versatile way to show supplemental information on the screen. Both the Galaxy S22 Ultra and the S23 Ultra are more discreet, with just a black circle on the front, which is the camera.
One of the changes that was well seen in the S23 Ultra is the screen being a little less curved, making drawings and writing with the S Pen become more comfortable and natural even when they are made closer to the edge. Another improvement is for the front and back of the new device, which has the technology Gorilla Glass Victories 2, offering greater resistance to falls and scratches.
The iPhone 14 Pro Max, as has been happening with the latest iPhones launched, arrives in a format that is rounded at the ends and flattened on the sides, a proposal that is completely contrary to the last two top of the line models from Samsung, which have rounded sides and ends. straight. In this sense, it is important for each person to touch and hold each device to check which one is more comfortable while using it.
Samsung's new smartphone is also a little narrower than the previous one, but a little heavier. Regarding the available colors we have a change from Phantom Black (Black), Phantom White (White), Burgundy (Red) and Green from the S22 Ultra to Phantom Black (Black), Creams, Green e Lavender of the S23 Ultra. The iPhone 14 Pro Max is a little heavier and a little smaller than both of Samsung's devices, with glass material on the back as well. The available colors of this iPhone are the Black, Silver, Gold e Purple.
Fabric 3c653a
Both S22 Ultra and S23 Ultra screens have a 6,8-inch AMOLED display with QuadHD+ resolution, in addition to a resolution rate ranging from 1 to 120 Hz, and it is still possible to achieve the maximum number of nits: 1.750. The new smartphone has features that improve comfort when viewing content, being able to adjust color tones and contrasts, reducing the impact of light on the 's views. The tool vision booster now has one more level of light — 3 in total — when exposed to sunlight.
Now the iPhone 14 Pro Max has a screen with the technology Super Retina XDR OLED, which offers more vivid and faithful colors, in addition to a more accentuated brightness. It is a little smaller than the other devices, at 6,7 inches, but it also has a 120 Hz refresh rate like the others. Despite not having Gorilla Glass Victus 2 reinforcing its screen, Ceramic Shield — technology that protects the iPhone 14 Pro Max screen — does a job as good as the competition.
Cameras 353z5z
Apple changed the way it builds its smartphones a bit when it put a new set of cameras on the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Previously we saw smartphones with a triple set of cameras and the main one with 12 MP, now that number has changed to the same triple set of cameras but with the main one offering 48 MP resolution. A big difference is seen in images captured on the iPhone 14 Pro Max being more natural and warm, while on the Galaxy S22 Ultra we see images that are cooler and more vivid. The Galaxy S23 Ultra looks similar to its predecessor as well.
One of the highlights of Galaxy s23 ultra is the main camera that has 200 MP resolution. The adaptive pixel sensor is capable of combining 16 pixels into one larger pixel, thus offering more detailed and brighter photos, especially in low light places. By activating the 200 MP Mode, it will also be possible to crop the photos and reframe them.
In low light conditions, the device Samsung applies more aggressive post-processing to lighten the photos, which in some cases generates a greater amount of noise. O iPhone 14 Pro Max puts this idea aside and records images that are a little darker, but with less visible grain. But the great advantage of Galaxy s22 ultra is certainly the zoom. He even has 10x zoom optical, against 3x of the iPhone. In practice, this means that you will be able to record scenes on the Galaxy that would be much more difficult to see on the iPhone, approaching landscapes and reaching items in the distance.
The new Galaxy S23 Ultra also comes with a front camera of 12 SM, which may sound like a downgrade when compared to the 40 MP resolution of the Galaxy S22 Ultra's front camera. However, Samsung promises that the camera of the new smartphone will take better pictures due to the Artificial Intelligence that the device s, including in Night Mode. The front camera of iPhone 14 Pro Max is also 12 MP resolution, offering a quality similar to that of the competitor, also thanks to the performance of its processor.
Processor and memory 646sr
O Galaxy s23 ultra runs with the processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, a top-of-the-line version of the Qualcomm specially developed for the Samsung. The novelty promises to offer more speed than the traditional version, along with faster graphics performance. According to the company, the graphic performance is 40% faster than that of the Galaxy s22 ultra, as well as the performance of Artificial Intelligence is also 40% better.
On the Apple side, the iPhone 14 Pro Max has the processor A16 Bionic, developed by the company itself, and responsible for the best performance in iPhones today — the company still claims that it is the most powerful processor on the market. Although Apple does not provide this type of information, the iPhone 14 Pro Max works with 6 GB of RAM. In storage it has options of 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB.
Samsung's smartphone in 2022 Galaxy S22 Ultra features the processor Snapdragon 8 Gen1 which is still a very powerful option, ranging from 8 GB to 12 GB of RAM memory. The Galaxy S23 Ultra has the same variations, but changes the storage of the entry model: from 128 GB to 256 GB. Both devices also have a 1TB storage model – but it is harder find for Galaxy S22 Ultra.
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Apple's smartphone comes with the iOS 16, the latest operating system update that came with the launch of the iPhone 14 Pro Max in 2022. The Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with the Android 13, much like the S22 Ultra comes with the Android 12, but Samsung intends to make the next models of the S22 Ultra arrive with the operating system updated with its latest version.
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Another similarity with a brief note from Samsung: the battery of both Galaxys are 5.000 mAh, however, the company claims that the new device lasts 20% more than the previous one. However, this type of information is more in the theoretical part, since the battery of a smartphone tends to adapt according to the habits of its owner. The Galaxy S23 Ultra also performs the 45 Watt fast recharges of the S22 Ultra, promising to reach 65% recharge in 30 minutes with the appropriate adapter. Wireless top-ups have not changed.
Just like RAM memory, Apple also doesn't usually offer much information about the battery of its devices, using consumption habits as a reference so that s have an idea of its duration. But the iPhone 14 Pro Max has a battery of 4.323 mAh that apparently can be more durable than the 5.000 mAh of previous devices, not so much the S23 Ultra, more in relation to the S22 Ultra — again due to their respective processors.
Price and availability 1s705x
Currently the Galaxy s22 ultra is leaving for R$6.549 in sight, while the Galaxy s23 ultra, newly announced, is valid R$8.549 — the same value attributed to the Galaxy S22 Ultra when launched in 2022. The difference is exactly R$2.000 at first, and throughout the year both devices may suffer some type of variation in value. (experience.afrotech.com) And the iPhone 14 Pro Max it's also costing R$8.549. It is worth mentioning that the value of the devices changes according to the amount of internal storage the smartphone has, and this applies to the three analyzed!
Conclusion 60664y
Well, all the models are very tempting options, why wouldn't you come and check out every detail if there wasn't a real doubt, right? But at the end of the day, two factors will always speak louder: the value and your availability to buy. Based on the facts presented, the Galaxy s22 ultra, even though it is a previous generation model, it still features a great processor, great camera and additional features like the S Pen, characteristics that are not dated and still worth the investment.
Now talking about the current top of the line Samsung and Apple, respectively the Galaxy s23 ultra and iPhone 14 Pro Max, it is worth reflecting on which features call your attention the most. For example, the iPhone's battery apparently lasts longer than the S23 Ultra's, mainly because it's so similar to the same battery as the S22 Ultra. On the other hand, a 200 MP camera cannot be completely ignored, right? That's all talking about specs, but there's still the question of value, whether your option is worth the money invested.
There is no cheap option, mainly because they are all devices with very current features, but as the Galaxy S22 Ultra is from early 2022, it already has the value more into than the others reviewed here — so if you're looking for a device for the price, this may be the best choice. But if you're looking for other aspects such as system performance or camera performance, you'll need to shell out a few more dollars to get the device you want!
Comparative table 1f701q
| Galaxy s22 ultra | Galaxy s23 ultra | iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 – US Exynos 2200 – EU |
Snapdragon 8 Gen2 | Apple A16 Bionic 6-core U 5-core GPU |
| RAM and Internal Memory | 8GB + 128GB UFS 3.1 12 GB + 256 GB 12 GB + 512 GB |
8GB + 256GB UFS 4.0 12 GB + 512 GB 12GB + 1TB |
6 GB |
| Fabric | 6.8" 1440 x 3088 OLEDs 120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
6.8" 1440 x 3088 OLEDs 120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
6,7″ OLED Resolution of 2796 x 1290 pixels Dynamic Islands Always-On Display HDR Adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz |
| Cameras | – 108 MP main camera, 23mm f/1.7 – 12 MP ultra-wide, f/2.2 – 3X zoom (10MP) – 10X periscope zoom (10MP) – 40 MP selfie camera |
– 200 MP f/1.8 main camera, OIS and PDAF; – 12 MP f/2.2 ultra-wide (120° FoV); – 10 MP f/2.4 3x optical zoom sensor with OIS; – 10 MP f/4.9 10x optical zoom with OIS; 100x digital zoom; – 12MP f/2.2 selfie camera |
– main: 48-megapixel wide-angle, f/1.78 aperture, 2x digital zoom with quad-pixel sensor, six-element lens, 1,22µm pixels – ultrawide: 2 megapixels, f/2.2 aperture, 120˚ angle of view, six-element lens – 3x telephoto: 12 megapixels, f/2.8 aperture, seven-element lens – 12 megapixels, f/1.9 aperture, Smart HDR 4 and Face ID, selfie camera |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh 45W fast charging 15W wireless charging |
5,000 mAh 45W fast charging 15W wireless charging |
4.323 mAh |
| Dimensions | 163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm 229 g |
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm 233 g |
160,7 x 77,6 x 7,9 mm 240 g |
| Operational system | One UI 4 Android 12 |
One UI 5.1 Android 13 |
iOS 16 |
| Price | R$6.549 | R$8.549 | R$8.549 |
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reviewed by Glaucous
