In depth comparison and review of Apple iPhone 11 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple iPhone 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | A2221 | SM-S918B/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 150.9 mm | 163.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has greater height than Apple iPhone 11. |
| Width | 75.7 mm | 78.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has greater width than Apple iPhone 11. |
| Depth | 8.3 mm | 8.9 mm | Apple iPhone 11 is narrower than Apple iPhone 11. |
| Weight | 194 g | 233 g | Apple iPhone 11 is lighter than Apple iPhone 11. |
| Body Colour | Red | Purple | Black | White | Green | Yellow | Lavender | Cream | Green | Phantom black | |
| Body Material | - | PET film, recycled glass, Armour Aluminium frame | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
| IP rating | IEC 60529 IP68 | IP68 | |
| Repairability Index | 6.7 (out of 10) | 8.2 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 0.99 W/kg (body), 0.95 W/kg (head) | 1.398 W/kg (body), 0.963 W/kg (head), 2.95 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | Lightning | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Apple iPhone 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Liquid Retina HD display | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.1" | 6.8" | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has larger screen size than Apple iPhone 11. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1792 x 828 pixels | 3088 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has better screen resolution than Apple iPhone 11. |
| Display Format | - | QHD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 326 ppi | 500 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has better pixel density than Apple iPhone 11. |
| Max Brightness | 625 cd/m² | 1750 cd/m² | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has better display brightness than Apple iPhone 11. |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1400:1 | 3000000:1 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has better display contrast ratio than Apple iPhone 11. |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10 | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Dolby Vision | Vision Booster technology | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
| Display Features | True Tone display, Wide colour display (P3), Haptic touch | AOD(Always On Display), Video Wallpaper, 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Apple iPhone 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Apple A13 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
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| Clock Speed | - | 3.36 GHz | |
| Processor Core Qty | 6-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has higher processor core quantity than Apple iPhone 11. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Apple iPhone 11 has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Apple iPhone 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| RAM | - | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 11. |
| User Memory | - | 216.6 GB |
| CAMERA | Apple iPhone 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 4 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 200 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone 11. |
| Sensor Type | BSI | - | |
| Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.7 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has better lens aperture than Apple iPhone 11. |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 85 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 0.6 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 5x | - | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | Natural, High Key, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono | Super HDR, face retouch, Grid Line, selfie colour tone | |
| HDR Mode | Smart HDR | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Timer mode, tap to focus, portrait mode, Live Photos, Live Photos with stabilisation, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Portrait, Night, Motion Photo, Mountain, Filter mode, Single Take, Pro Video, Portrait video, Director's View, Expert RAW mode, My Filter mode, Astrolapse | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Apple iPhone 11 has face detection. |
| Light Source | True Tone quad LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps, 7680 x 4320 (UHD 8K) at 24fps, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 60 fps, 7680 x 4320 (UHD 8K) at 30fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) HDR10+ at 60 fps, Director's View 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, Zero Shutter Lag, Cinematic video stabilisation, Playback zoom, Hybrid IR filter, Exposure control, noise reduction, geotagging, LTM (Local Tone Mapping), Stereo Recording, Continuous autofocus video, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Slow Sync, Advanced red-eye correction, Optical image stabilization for video, Extended dynamic range for video, Panorama (up to 63MP), HEIF image capture, Audio zoom | Blink detection, QR-code scanner, RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Quick Share, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, backlighting detection, Quick Measure, Zoom-In Mic, HEIF image capture, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Single Take, AR Doodle, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding) support, Auto framing, UW shape correction, Auto FPS, object eraser, Digital zoom up to 20x for video, High Bitrate, 360 Audio Recording |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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| Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | BSI | - | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has better second camera lens aperture than Apple iPhone 11. |
| Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | 5-element | - | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 120 degree(s) | 120 degree(s) | Both phones have the same second camera lens field of view. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | 5-piece lens | - |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 10 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/4.9 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 11 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 10x | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | 100x Super Resolution Zoom, Space Zoom |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 10 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (4th Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Field of View (4th Camera) | - | 36 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 3x |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | BSI | - | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Natural, High Key, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono | - | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | Smart HDR | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Burst mode, Timer mode, portrait mode, Live Photos, Depth mode, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | - | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Apple iPhone 11 has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | Retina Flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | FaceTime HD camera, Exposure control, Auto image stabilisation, Animoji, Memoji, TrueDepth camera, Extended dynamic range for video, Cinematic video stabilisation | 2PD AF |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple iPhone 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | - | 5000 mAh | |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Apple fast charging technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Talk Time | - | 2940 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | Playback (video): up to 17 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 10 hrs Playback: up to 65 hrs |
Talk (4G): up to 2940 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 25 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 25 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 26 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 99 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Apple iPhone 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | iOS 13 | Android 13 | |
| User Interface | - | Samsung One UI 5.1 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Apple iPhone 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, LTE Advanced, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, Gigabit LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 11, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 21, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 1500, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1500 upper, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, n40, n25, n12 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, SDL DL 1500+, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has UWB wireless technology. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Apple iPhone 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | Audible, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AC-3, AAC-LC, LPCM, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC, EAC3, HE-AAC v2 | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | M-JPEG, H.264, HEVC, MPEG-4 Part 2, HEIF | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Digital sound | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Dolby Digital sound, amplify ambient sound | |
| Video Enhancements | HDR10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | - |
| FEATURES | Apple iPhone 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Security Technology | Face ID | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, FaceTime, iCloud Photo Sharing, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, QuickType keyboard, Apple TV support (2nd or later), Neural Engine, AirPlay Mirroring | S Pen multi-input, Air View, MIMO technology, Screen Write, notification flashlight, Smart Select, Three microphones, Samsung KNOX, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, TalkBack, Dual Audio, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Samsung Smart Switch, AR Doodle, PENUP, Bixby key, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Samsung Knox Vault, DisplayPort over USB Type-C, dual stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos, Samsung Seamless Codec, Samsung Wallet |
| OTHERS | Apple iPhone 11 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB cable | SIM card removal tool, S Pen, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | IEC 60529 IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), EcoLogo, IEC 61960, Carbon Trust | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 2 m | 1.5 m | |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - | |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - | |
| Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) | - |
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