Still rocking iphone XS (almost 5 years), waiting for 15 :), original battery still, health at 73%, 3-4 hours of screen active time, all the best from Croatia
I have an iPhone 14 Pro and recently I did preorder the Galaxy S23 Ultra. My favorite is the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The overall refinements made this year has made a huge difference. Battery life after over one week in hand has been terrific. Smooth and snappy performance, I believe it is better than my iPhone. I am a die hard iPhone Fan but have been frustrated with my iPhone 14 Pro. This year has been buggy and always has minor bugs that is not like Apple.
I'm glad I'm not the only one. Some people online have been saying I'm lying, but I feel like my iPhone 14 Pro Max and iOS 16 has been a huge let down. I constantly have app issues and other weird bugs. Fully restored the phone (which is annoying and I shouldn't have to do) but that didn't help.
@@Thatbeardedguy86 Same dude. iOS 16 has been a disaster for me. I throw my 14 Pro Max out of frustration almost everyday. It’s very much tempting me to snag a S23+ (Ultra is simply too big to me) or a Pixel 7 Pro.
I’m sticking to my iPhone 14 Pro. Not flying out of my zone at least for now….., however, it is fair to say that the S23 ultra is a beast and very compatible with latest 14 pros. As always great video. Thanks for the review!
Nice job! Bottom line, both are great phones. It's also great to have each company push the other. Android and iOS customers benefit from this competition. As you said, for most people, ecosystem is the apex factor in making a choice as to which phone to choose. I do like the periscope zoom on the S23 Ultra and as an iPhone user find myself REALLY frustrated that Apple, ONCE AGAIN, is holding back on updating its flagship phone to include high value features such as this.
@@FloreFaune True. It's puzzling that the most important feature of a smartphone for many users, the camera, isn't accompanied with a state of the art native photography app. Anyway, it's why I use ProCamera.
Almost jumped to the Samsung ship again (had S21 Ultra once) but decided to stick with Apple this time. Got the 14 pro max and I’m loving this phone. ❤
I had been an avid iOS user for over a decade now, moving across generations (used most devices from 5s to 13 pro). Thought I'd give the s23U a try, probably to check if I was really all that dependent on the famed 'ecosystem'. Even though I'd accumulated other apple devices like many others, I was ready for the change. Surprisingly, the transition was pretty smooth, and I'm really liking my experience with a flagship android (been about a month now). I use whatsapp for my messaging, and that really helped, I guess. I use my airpods pro with the s23U, and while it's not a fully integrated experience, I still am much happier with this than the galaxy buds that I got for free with the device (the airpods pro are really that good). Hopefully, my experience continues to be good with the s23U..
Samsung has been hit or miss with their ecosystem. No doubt Apple has a better ecosystem. However, just talking the phone design and features, Samsung always brings something new or unique. If you're going with Android, don't be afraid to go outside of samsung for things like smart watches, ear buds etc. There may be better options, and they will work great. I have Sony earbuds personally. I love em.
iPhone user here since the 4! About to pick up an s23 ultra. Could you give us an update on how you're doing with the phone today? Did you switch back? Thanks!!
I used the iphone 14 Pro Max for 2 months before moving to the S23 Ultra, and after changing I realized how huge impact the notch still causes. The feature itself is nice, you can see the notifications there and control some stuff, but still, it is very big and annoying. I was using iPhones since the 3GS and the S23 ultra is my first Adnroid cellphone, and it is really amamzing how many feautres Android phones have. My only complaint so far is the battery. It doesn't last too long if you choose to use all the phone's features like the QUAD HD resolution, 120hz and other stuff, but this happens with all phones that offers big and better screens.
@@Joker-yu5kp I've being using it for two weeks now and looks like it drains a little bit faster than the Pro Max. As comparison I start using my phone for general stuff on early mornings until I leave for work around 8 am (using it since around 6am). I used to leave with the pro Max around 99% and now with the S23 sometimes is 97% or even 96%. Also when I leave the phone on stand by at home I realized it consumes more than the iPhone too. I never had the S22 to compare with, so I'm not sure if it's better or not.
@@basquessp That's common for the IPhones. They display 100% for significantly longer time than Samsung or Android in general, then they rapidly decrease in battery. It'll be 2-3% more battery by the time it's done accurately portraying it's battery life.
I decided on the Galaxy S23 Ultra. I have used both phones. For me, the deciding factor was the screen size and cameras on the S23 Ultra. I love the Samsung Raw Camera app. It gives photography so much more versatility!
@cashmoney7737 iPhone 14 Max Pro has good cameras. I really use cameras for landscapes, wildlife, and astrophotography. I have a dedicated Mak Cas Telescope and astro camera attached to it, as well as a Canon DSLR for wildlife and landscapes. Sometimes, it's nice just to use S23 Ultra on a tripod for moon shots, aurora, or Milky way, landscapes, and fleeting wildlife. The dedicated 10x zoom on S23 Ultra comes in handy.
@@cashmoney7737 I wish it was that good, but RAW images on the iPhone often erase fine details. Worse though are the issues with lighting, iPhones often overblow although it was much worse in the previous gens, aswell as edge fringing especially noticeable for trees. The sky behind trees tends to become white since all leaves have a white edge around them..
Great Video! I prefer some photos taken on the iPhone 14 Pro Max and some taken on the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The iPhone does seem to produce better videos while the Galaxy has a much better zoom range & zoom quality. The Audio also seems to be a bit louder on the S23 Ultra while recording video on the Front Facing Camera. Either way, both these phones are incredible!
Is the quality of iphone video better than s23? .. coz im using old s series so those customize and multi task is not new to me. Maybe you can help me decide. With my experience in samsung, battery drains fast and video is not that smooth than iphone.. and picture is looks good in small screen but when uploaded in the computer you will notice the result is blurry. Not sure with the new s23..
@@neiljohntolentino6365 I’d recommend going to a nearby store that has both devices available for demo - then you can click sample shots and compare to see the results that you prefer. But I’d say for More Zoom range, you can go in for the S23 Ultra, but if you want the best videos, iPhone is the way to go. At this point, the Battery Life on both are pretty great and can get you through your day. Which S-Series are you planning to upgrade from?
We talk much about cameras rather than the performance it offers .. we aren't clicking pics all the time than day to day task.. Co ntent creator perspective it's good .. but a user I prefer I phone over any samsung irrespective of what series it belongs to
I cannot believe Aaron said that iOS 16 is STILL buggy. I’ve been saying the same thing ever since I got the 14PM. As I’m not tied to either ecosystem, I’m going to the store and seriously check out the S23 Ultra.
I did the other day.. I have a 14 pro and a note20 ultra.. I'm frequently on IG or YT and the screen resolution and camera quality by far is a landslide on the note 20ultra... Keep in mind the note20uotra came put roughly 3 years ago...s23ultra blows the 14 pro max out the water on resolution and camera quality as well.. Unless Apple come hard for the 15 pro max.. their going to continue losing clients
@@emilsecker7881 I've been using iPhones for most of my life now but this new Samsung is actually really good and I like it. I have all my Google apps installed on my MacBook as Chrome apps and it's basically the same
Big thing about the S23 that should be mentioned for current Samsung users, One UI 5.1 is verrry smooth. The animations are much noticeably smoother than 5.0.
Bought my first apple product 2 months ago. I am loving it. I am an adroid user for a very long time and I must say that using the 14promax hits different.
I own both, the Samsung is my work phone. They’re both great phones but overall I like the iPhone more, I like the display more, of course FaceTime and iMessage can’t be matched, and I also like the feel of it in my hand more than the Galaxy. The Galaxy definitely has a better camera overall feature-wise but both take great shots. The iPhone destroys the Galaxy when it comes to video. I think it comes down to which OS you’re more comfortable with because both are top notch
@@Lee.S321 How is it useless? It can send and receive texts, photos, and video... what is useless about it? I can also receive a text on my phone, my computer, my ipad, my iwatch, etc, and respond from any one of these devices. What can you do on your Android? Whatsapp and 3rd party bs?
Both terrific phones. You're absolutely right, though, that it boils down to operating systems and ecosystem. I would tag on to that, support and software upgrades, which is what pushed me past Android and Windows. I still use a Windows laptop (mostly for gaming -- isn't that a worn-out reason?!) but the Apple ecosystem/support is just that much more polished to keep me satisfied on this side of the tech divide.
I have the 14 pro max since launch. Love the phone. Been a iPhone user for years. Just bought the galaxy s23 ultra and, iunno. I think I like it better. Does everything so fast and smooth. Camera is pretty nice. And battery wise. I get around the same for both. Maybe a tiny bit longer for my 14 pro max
Wow, people really do like to spend a lot of money on tech lol. I can’t imagine someone buying a phone like that without committing to it for a few years.
@Medicine Man The Snapdragon S22 Ultra is now Samsung's best bargain device no doubt if you can get the right deal on one. The Exynos variant is a good device also and shouldn't be discounted. I owned an Exynos S21 Ultra, and that phone was excellent in every way except video quality, and this phone can still cut it today if you can get a great deal on one of these.
While I am a fan of Apple ecosystem, I gotta be honest, the camera system in Samsung S23 Ultra is more feature-rich than the one in my iPhone 13 Pro after trying it out today at the store. I would still stick to Apple ecosystem because of ease of use across my Mac and iPad.
I tried Android (Pixel 6 Pro) and that tarnished my opinion due to the multitude of issues I had with it hardware & software wise. Went back to iPhone 13 Pro Max and got another Apple watch. BUT -- SERIOUSLY considering the S23 Ultra when I'm due for upgrade later this year, all dependent on what happens with the iPhone 15 and iOS 17. If Apple would open it up a little to be able to add more third-party widgets and customization, I'd be much happier. As Aaron said iOS 16 has been very glitchy and laggy at times.
I think both phones do a really great job on everything. I don't think one is better than the other. Remember I'm a Samsung guy saying this. You have the best 2 smartphone makers on the planet. A great video brother.
I own both, I’ve always gone from android to iPhone back and forth now I have an s23 ultra and an iPhone 14 pro max. The s23 feels snappy and has a great camera, but the iPhone just feels smoother and easier to use, I’ve also got better photos from the iPhone, the camera opens quicker and the video isn’t jerky like on the s23. Opening and closing apps on the S23 still gets jerky at times to where the iPhone every single time opens things up super smooth. I like the longer screen on the s23 and the smaller hole punch front camera, but I like the way the iPhone 14 pro max is shaped, and the dynamic island is super color and useful. I use my iPhone more because of the eco system and how I can seamlessly work across all my devices, airdrop, text messages in my MacBook and iPad etc. all in all and I’m not sorry to say, the iPhone is just a more complete more pleasant experience and it makes sense since apple make their own custom Operating System and chips. If iPhone didn’t exist I’d for sure be using Samsungs phones and they are the best android phones. I wish Samsung would build their own os and chips then they’d probably top IPhone. But as long as samsung is using android, they will always be second to iPhone. For anyone who wants to be biased fanboys, if you have an iPhone try out a Samsung it’s great but their eco system sucks. Samsung fan boys try out iPhones, you might fall in love with its simplicity.
I use both but I’ve separated the uses…. I’m using the 14 pro for everything professional and work related stuff as my ecosystem is more Apple oriented with the iPad pro and the MacBook. I’m using the s23 for entertainment and games. Basically an office phone (iPhone) and a couch phone (s23)… very satisfied
I am an Android guy, but I have a 13 pro Max. For the cost, iPhones are so limited and overrated as a standalone device. I keep it as a backup since it is paid off, but my Galaxy ecosystem works better for my use cases.
The main problem I have with either phone is being absolutely gigantic and heavy. I much prefer the smaller Pro and Plus variants so I'm sticking with my iPhone 14 Pro.
@@devon9374 Although I don't mind the S23's size, I'm just not a fan of the Samsung camera or the subpar battery life on the smaller phones. The iPhone just has better software for that aspect and you don't miss out on anything getting the smaller version.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is by far my favotite phone right now and its not even close. I absolutely love Apple and the iPhone as I have 10+ years within Apples ecosystem. But since switching to Android One UI on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra I dont see myself switching back to an iPhone, that is if Samsung keeps making phones like this. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is amazing in every way and I honestly dont have one single complaint nor can I find a single flaw when it comes to this device. It has one of the best phone designs ive ever seen, by far the best display ive ever used on a phone thanks to the QHD+ Dynamic Amoled 2x HDR10 120Hz display, not to mention the immense customization features, quad cameras, 8k30 fps video, multi tasking, S Pen, Samsung Dex, insane 5,000 mAh battery life, super fast charging, revese wireless charging, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, IP68 water and dust resistance etc and many more features. Not to mention One UI 5.1 in combination with the 120Hz refresh rate makes the phone feel way faster, smoother, and sharper than the iPhone when it comes to navigating the UI. The phone is just more fun in my opinion as well. Its basically a handheld computer. I think the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the phone of the year!
13 Pro has everything you need, 120hz adaptative, amazing battery life, ProRaw and ProRes if you own 13 Pro with 256 Go Storage. I own Alpine Green . 97% battery life for me. First iPhone for me and still a good experience.
I like the Samsungs of the last couple years, I do feel like I would have to upgrade regularly… I have a 14 Pro Max and this is one of those years where I have looked around more but decided to stay with Apple.
Have a 13PM and took a hard look at the 14PM. The incremental upgrade, the lack of a SIM card tray, and USB C being put off was a deal killer for me. On the Android side I went ahead and bought the S23 Ultra. After just a week, I am seriously impressed with this device. I did turn off and disable Bixby. It quickly became apparent it was as bad or maybe worse than Siri.
It’s down to personal preference I switched from the s21u to the 14 pro cause I never used half the features Samsung had and I’m at work most of the week and the iPhone is good for me
I do miss the customization capabilities I had with Samsung but Apple ecosystem is just seamless. I love Apple because it simply works. One thing which kept me from going back to Samsung was the overheating problem I had with certain apps. I currently have the 13 pro max and will stay with it for now. There aren’t enough changes to warrant an upgrade right now.
I've always gone with Apple, but last year I decided to try the S22 Ultra. It had overheating issues I just didn't like it, this year though I was told the S 23 Ultra is so much better so I tried the 23 Ultra and the heating issues have been resolved. I can only have one SIM card activated at one time, and it's been a very hard decision between my 14 pro and the 23 Ultra which one to activate. I guess I'm just going to switch between the two every few months, but if you miss Samsung the S 23 Ultra will not let you down I promise.
@@Ninnjette- Yeah that's the problem with Android, it never quite works the way you intend it to. There is always a catch. Oh it's fast, has great power, but overheats. Oh it's got a nice screen, the audio sucks, or the mic sucks. Apple is great in all categories. It's much more useful of a device than anything in Android world. It integrates seamlessly with my Macs, my ipads, my watch... nothing Android can do.
@@auralplex I went back to my 14 pro, I tried android I really gave it a really good try. With the new features of iOS 17 though, it’s a no-brainer. My husband and son both have androids, my son is on board, but my husband is not. I want to switch them both to Apple so we can have the check in safety feature. I wish you could talk to my husband, he’s so stubborn he won’t even try an iPhone. He won’t even hold mine just to look at it. I guess he has the right to choose, what he wants to use though.
It’s going to take a short while before people realize just how special the S23U is. iPhone has never been a slouch, so for the S23U to be outshining this latest and greatest iPhone is astonishing. Where iPhone over does it with darkening images, S23U brings crystal clear real worlds clarity. I’m really amazed and happy to say mine should arrive any day now
I was a Samsung user for years but when the iPhone 12 Pro came out I switched to that because I thought the camera would be better. Big mistake. I don’t like the iPhone camera at all - pictures are too dark and lack color. The iPhone itself is very glitchy too. I’ll be switching back to Samsung!
First of all, thanks Aaron for this perfect video. I have been using iPhone for 9 years and I could never go back to Android and I love my 14 pro. But after introducing Galaxy S23 Ultra, I decided to try it. Until now, my main phone is Samsung and I was very surprised. I love S Pen and Dex and use them often. Because of iMessage, I can't switch to Samsung completely, but I hope Apple releases it with FaceTime for Android as well.
I own both phones. From a long time android user I brought the iPhone 14 pro and i have to say its in my hand much more the s23. Love the camera on the s23 but the iPhone over all feel and functionality wins me over! Both great phones! Just a (personal preference)
Been with Samsung for years, got my first iPhone 13 Pro max last year, has a great battery and simple to use, only iTunes I hate when it came to transferring mp3s, videos and pictures to and from my PC but it was more plug and play, drag and drop with android. Now have a S23 Ultra (12 month finance) just don't know at the moment, not expecting longer battery, need to get used to Android again but think I may have got used to IOS and its optimisation.
I've been on and off from Android for a few years now but mainly have stayed on iOS for my daily. Gotta say this S23 is taking it over this year. That red color looks great!
Then you keep missing the point. The point of a smartphone is not to drastically change every season, but to make incremental improvements that are meant to last... and the ecosystem. How is the color of a phone going to replace the ease of use and integration of all apple devices with each other? It's like saying I love driving a car, but the color on that hot air balloon wooooo!!
It’s great to see Samsung lifting the bar, it will also keep apple on its toes. But the iOS eco system is hard to go past. Everything is far more fluid with a hole lot less stickiness.
I'm seeing a lot of people switching from Apple to Samsung, specifically the S23U. While I know that is mainly because it's the newest device out, I think Apple needs to step up and the 15 series will need to be 🔥. While I won't upgrade from the iPhone 14 Pro, competition normally brings out the best in people and companies. Things that I think need to be different from Apple is bringing multitasking, better widget interfaces, design overhaul. We will see. Nice review!
One of the reasons I made the switch is because of its UI design. They are taking waaaay too long to redesign it and too long to bring us more cool stuff. I just got bored of it. Luckily I use whatsapp more than messaging.
@@CoachD77, there have been leaks, that appear credible, to show a redesign, replacing stainless steel, with titanium, and finally USB-C. The only thing I didn’t like in the leak was that the camera hump is getting even bigger. I was hoping Apple would steal Samsung’s idea, and make the lens’ flush.
Amazing comparison video, truly the best of the best :), I've been using an 11 pro max for 3 years now and it's been the best experience with a phone i've had!
Nice to see the spec for both. I have both and practically speaking there isn't much between them. Ultimately it comes down to which user experience you prefer. For me the S23 has slightly better specs but I reach for the iPhone 14 pro Max more often.
@theGrimReaper the user experience. It may be quite subjective but a number of friends who were historically android users also agree that apple UX is very good. I'm not a fan boy of either side having both Apple and Samsung concurrently for several years. However Apple UX just feels more mature in the last year or 2, where prior to this samsung felt like a superior UX with all the features and customisations available.
@@mattg4934 that is true the blower I was getting was from the Samsung store. About always told me to download new games and what not. I could never figure out how to turn that crap off I just kept getting annoying.
I have the Samsung S23 Ultra, upgrading from an iPhone 12 Pro Max. The new phone works great, but I miss AirPlay (for sending files to my MacBook Pro & iPad Pro), which worked seamlessly between devices. Also, I miss my Apple Watch (series 6), which was superior to my new Samsung 5 Pro watch. In the future, when Apple FINALLY gets a Periscope Lens, I may switch back to an iPhone. But, for now... the Samsung S23 Ultra is King.
I got to say it’s actually a massive software improvement. Cause my s22 ultra has a massive battery improvement and smoothness even on 60hz. It last a day and half on heavy use and 2.5 days on light use.
The age we live in is as important as the hardware and the security of the software. Therefore, I would not prefer any software instead of iOS. Hi from Turkey 🇹🇷 I use iPhone 14 Pro
Pick the OS you prefer. Batterylife is similar based on your use, cameras are near identical when shooting RAW and editing, but even automodes are similar. Performance is excellent on both and won’t definitely slow you down. Social media apps do usually work better on the iphone from my usage, but it’s not a big difference. Samsung can ofc be customised more, which is nice. Iphone gets more updates. It really comes down to the OS and UI, otherwise they are too similar to really say ”this you should definitely get!”
@@botondember835 But I can take an iphone 6, buy a brand new iphone 14 pro, and within 10 minutes have everything I had on my iphone 6 IDENTICALLY replicated on the iphone 14 pro. Tell me if you can do that with android phones without some glitch or issues.
I love your channel. I love your quality of information analyzation to come with your final answer for which product you recommend. also, Brother, I’m a little confused most people recommend the new Samsung S 23 ultra but they still have an Apple Watch on these reviews again these are all opinion based but why did they do that? So when people recommend the S 23 ultra and they have an Apple Watch do they still like Apple for their personal use?
Having had an iPhone since launch day 2007 I'm getting ever more bored with them and the increasing weight of the Pro Max versions. I still use my 12 Pro Max from 2020 as I've just been so underwhelmed with the new iPhones. Then came the S23 Ultra and I had that phone in my 'basket' so many times. The mere fact we in the UK now get the new Snapdragon chip was massive to me, but I just couldn't 'pull the trigger' and buy one. I do enjoy AirDrop and am using it daily at the moment between my wife and I and my MacBook, it's just superb. Then iMessage as well, however I wouldn't miss that so much as family and friends do all have WhatsApp and they use that a lot more. I have missed out on the pre-order discounts and storage bump so this is my plan....... 😂.... wait for the Z-Fold 5 as I reckon that could be epic. Then see what the rumours for the iPhone 15 show up as well. I could well be keeping my 12 Pro Max and buying the Z-Fold 5 this year. Tech is so damn good from Samsung right now. 👍🏻🙂
Excellent detailed review. I have both phones. I was an iPhone user until I ordered the s23 ultra and Watch 5 pro. Apple makes a good product but I wanted something different. I felt that the S23U could give me what I been missing from iPhones yearly refresh. Oh boy what have I been missing all these years. I’m all in the Samsung ecosystem now. No looking back. I don’t even miss iMessage or FT. That was my biggest concern. Google does fine with messages and meet. Love love love my Samsung products.
@alexcrisan2010 thank you. I wish. I work in finance. I am a Samsung user asking a simple question. According to you, I work at Samsung? Unreal how people think these days.
It all comes down to the Operating system in these comparisons. It's single handedly the most important factor, and is going to decide the phone for like 90% of people. Doesnt really matter if one has better camera, performance, speaker or display (since both are very good already).
@@pmf822yeah.. a lot of these reviewers talk about the boxy shape digging into their palm and I don’t have a clue what they are talking about lol. Grabbing the phone from the sides like a normal person, the phone feels sleak and more comfortable than my 13 pro max even though it is larger spec wise. Plus Max-sized iPhones are unnecessarily heavy.
And because of that, the iPhone will always win. You cannot beat an OS that was specifically designed for the hardware. You cannot beat apps that were specifically designed for the OS that was designed for the hardware... Android has middle men and it's just never going to be as buttery smooth and attractive as iOS.
Hi Aaron, I updated to iOS 16.3.1 from iOS 16.3 which my iPhone 14 Pro came out with, and my battery life is a bit worse than 16.3 which was very good for me. What can you recommend to do? And do you recommend always updating iOS on iPhone or stay with my current version?
@Jason Dillon Yes I have already turned background app refresh to only Wi-Fi, and also changed the settings exactly to be like what Payette Forward YT channel recommends
For the cameras: The S23 rear cameras are better than the 14 Pro. There were really good shots on the 14 Pro too. Such as, Night Mode and other pictures. The forward camera is better on the 14 Pro. My overall decision: 14 Pro > S23.
Depends on your OS preference; I have both eco systems and I prefer my 14 PM. I live in the US so we use text messaging, so for me that means iMessage which is important.
I know what you mean. I ❤ my 13 Pro Max. I have always had Google pixel phones. However, the app optimization and efficiently of iOS is just wonderful!
@@Ministry-Of-Truth 😂 that’s what you think. After years of having a Google pixel, I will say that the ability to send hi res media directly to someone else outside rod the sms protocol is a nice advantage; it really is!
I have the 13 pro max, and the battery capacity has been dropping so much lately. I had it since october 2021. It only started dropping this fast when I upgraded to ios 16. I was at 98 percent battery capacity before I upgraded to ios 16, but I'm now at 91 percent. Nothing has changed in my charging lifestyle.
@@shawn7603life is too short to worry about battery health I’m t 87% on my 12 mp I bought December 2021 of start having really low sot or battery issues I’ll replace it then
Me personally I thinking its time to go back to Samsung for the camera features and long battery life Apple seems to have a tendency to bring alot more bugs in there ios particularly with 16.3.1 because apple has ruined my battery life with this update
I like both the smartphones but Samsung S23 Ultra is improved a lot especially in performance and camera features. and One UI animation smoothness quite similar to iPhone iOS.
The Samsung is perfect for the Asian market and good for Europe and South America. The iPhone is perfect for the US market and is a luxury item for the rest of the world. (That is certainly the case for Colombia in South America.) Here in the US, I rock the iPhone 13 mini. My iPad is used for any significant social media work.
The iPhone isn’t a status symbol in the OECD world including most of Europe, some parts of East Asia and Oceania like seriously, those people on minimum wage can buy a iPhone 14 Pro on 2 weeks pay… hardly a luxury.
I've been using samsung S and Note series for years after shifting from the iphone 2g for more than a decade. then now after using samsung went back to iphone 14pm. yes samsung has the latest and greatest but their software updates and battery life duration after years of use made me switch back to iphone. longer battery life for years of use and better ecosystem.
Bought my first Samsung smart phone last year, the S22 and love it. At the moment there isn't enough of a change for me to 'upgrade' to the S23 range. My previous phone was the LG G6 which is such a beast of a phone even today I'm impressed with it. I do like the iPhones from a build standpoint but I just can not and will not ever buy an iPhone base on what you get for the money. Spec for spec there are plenty of Android phones that beat the iPhone in many areas especially the price. All iPhones are way way overpriced. Just a guess but I'm pretty sure Steve Jobs wouldn't approve of the current iPhone lineup.
I upgraded to the iPhone 14 pro max, I’ve always had iPhones, but after hearing/seeing how good the s23 ultra is, I think I should’ve switched to the s23 ultra, I don’t know if I’m getting a little bored with iPhone now. But then who knows what changes physically and software wise Apple will do when the iPhone 15 comes out.
You’re bored because it’s working well This will become more apparent if you give the S23 Ultra a try and the honeymoon phase wears off and then you’re like “okay this kind of sucks…”. Happens almost every time. It really makes you appreciate iOS tbh, it’s a good experiment to try it.
@@stulin5780 that’s called marketing lol. Samsung has painted a picture like this S23U is the second coming of Jesus with the new chip but it’s the same old S22U just less worse. Not to mention paid advertisements and threads on Reddit saying this exact thing but if you look closely at REAL users they’ve got a bit of buyers remorse. I suggest you try it out since there’s a return window with no questions asked. You may like it but you may also completely realize it’s still….. Android.
@@Johnnygga haha that’s very true, there seems to be more videos coming out on RUclips now, that I’ve been watching, saying that the S23U is overhyped, especially with 100x zoom feature and that both the 14PM & S23U are on par ( each have pro’s & cons ) I did briefly have the S22U ( for 24 hours )before I took it back and went back to iPhone. I couldn’t get used to androids interface/menu lay out ( maybe I should’ve gave it more time to get used to it )it’s been 10 years since I’ve had an android phone, I think I’m just an Apple fanboy now 🙈😂 I do like the design of the Samsung, it looks lovely, I hope Apple change the design when it comes to the 15 series, it’s time for it to be revamped I think now.
Very good video! i would like to sing in the streets in france and i hesitate between these 2 phones i know which one has the best front camera and the best front audio? thank you !!
🎉iPhone 14PM, the ecosystem plays a big role too. I mean, I have the iWATCH, the iPad too and AirPods. I love how everything works. The performances are tip top too
I’m on 13 pro max (no reason to upgrade to 14 pro max) but after testing s23 ultra in the shop I was truly amazed by the overall smoothness and speed. … and now waiting S23 ultra 512gb to be delivered..let's give it a try. Maybe I'll keep it, but as a fan of the Apple ecosystem it will be unlikely. 😅
@@Griefussy I think it's a matter of animations and a different perception of scrolling + display refresh rate. It must be said that the iPhone 13 Pro has a faster processor ( at least according to Geekbench) But s23 ulta seems to have a more powerful gpu side, even more than the 14 pro. I will try it and then decide.. My last samsung was the galaxy s8
I'm glad you're open-minded. My only ask is to please be patient and give the s23ultra love. It's always hard trying to reprogram your brain into something different.. it took me a solid 8 months to form a habit to give ample feedback on both devices and realized the samsung is superior. I have the note20ultra and 14pro btw. I also work for ATT so I get hands on experience as well
I'm a little bias when it comes to iPhone or any Apple product. In my household, I forbid having any Apple product. I just never really liked Apple, I don't like their stance on ownership. They want you do use the phone you just bought the way they want. You have no say in your own device, it's like buying a car, but the car manufacture don't allow you to do any modification to your own car. My son won an iPad Mini 64GB at his school. I'd sold it and got my son a Samsung A11 cell phone and got Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE which I use it daily. I had a Note 20 Ultra since release till I'd upgrade to the S23 Ultra 512GB a couple weeks ago.
Great video as always, keep it simple and straight to the point! I personally prefer iPhones but surely everyone’s a winner with both phones these days! 😎
Hello Aaron, you love to hear our thoughts right? I am planning to get the S23 ultra, because, for the first time ever, it has come very close to being competitive with the iPhone in every department.
I really like the high end OPPO phones, my friend has one and it kills my iPhone 13 Pro for speed, photos and battery life. Plus it doesn’t have the bloatware of the Samsungs. I’ve been an iPhone user since they first came, but they’ve really lost me with the ‘dynamic island’ - it’s far too intrusive on the screen for my taste and dates the phone next to other brands. If they don’t remove it, or move back up to where the notch, I won’t buy another iPhone. Airdrop is pretty much the only thing the iPhone does that keeps me with Apple, but even that with that, I won’t tolerate the dynamic island and jump ship. I watch this great video of yours, Aaron, and see the minuscule dot for camera on the Samsung and the blob dynamic island on the iPhone, I can’t comprehend how people live with it.
At first I only used an iPad for a few years but in 2019 I purchased other Apple products including my first iPhone. My iPhone 14 Pro has become my third iPhone, this device has lasted me almost 3 days until I felt the need to put it on a charger at 9 percent, I admit I’m a very light user of my iPhone, mostly pics, text and calls but this is still incredible battery life as far as I can see. If I had purchased the 14 Pro Max I could probably be looking at a week of battery life
The S23 Ultra is a great phone and as a longtime Android user (2021 I switched to Apple) I wouldn‘t have any issues using it. I still use an iPhone 13 Pro Max and I’m very pleased with the device, IOS , the ecosystem. I will wait until the 15-series will cone out this year.
Hi Aaron, I like all your videos and follow you as well . I have a problem with my 14 pro max . My iPhone 14 pro max back tap not working properly, can you suggest for solution
Choose the one you like and don't let anyone else tell you different. They all do the same things, it's all personal preference. I have the S23 Ultra and love it. I like things about Apple as well, just get what you like!
Exactly! And don't be afraid to try something new. The worst that can happen is you don't like it and can return it within the return window. By trying multiple products, I learned that I prefer Android phones and windows laptops, but I lean more towards iPads than Android tablets. For some reason, a lot of people think you have to go all in with one company and defend the brand
I have a shared photo librairie with my wife and kids. Everyone is using Apple product , iPhone , iPads , iMac , Apple TV , Apple Watch , then we all use iMessage too at work. So I’m stuck big time in the Apple ecosystem. On a side note , why there’s no family shared librairie in Google photo ???
Both. For different reasons. Best of both worlds. One is open source and can manage media, files and discrete voice recordings in and situations. While iphone has good OS
The issue for me is that Samsung needs different cloud services to store back ups. WhatsApp backs up to Google Drive; Samsung Gallery backs up to OneDrive; Other such as phone settings backs up to Samsung Cloud. This means I will need 3 different subscriptions for properly backing up my device. At Apple everything backs up to iCloud. Am I missing something here? I'd love to switch over to the S23, but such things as these stop me from doing so.
What is your favorite phone currently? Thanks for watching, it is always appreciated.
iPhone 12
14 pro max🍎
14 Pro Max. Not regretted it for a moment. Stunning bit of kit.
iPhone 14, looks so good
Still rocking iphone XS (almost 5 years), waiting for 15 :), original battery still, health at 73%, 3-4 hours of screen active time, all the best from Croatia
I have an iPhone 14 Pro and recently I did preorder the Galaxy S23 Ultra. My favorite is the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The overall refinements made this year has made a huge difference. Battery life after over one week in hand has been terrific. Smooth and snappy performance, I believe it is better than my iPhone. I am a die hard iPhone Fan but have been frustrated with my iPhone 14 Pro. This year has been buggy and always has minor bugs that is not like Apple.
I'm glad I'm not the only one. Some people online have been saying I'm lying, but I feel like my iPhone 14 Pro Max and iOS 16 has been a huge let down. I constantly have app issues and other weird bugs. Fully restored the phone (which is annoying and I shouldn't have to do) but that didn't help.
@@Thatbeardedguy86 Same dude. iOS 16 has been a disaster for me. I throw my 14 Pro Max out of frustration almost everyday. It’s very much tempting me to snag a S23+ (Ultra is simply too big to me) or a Pixel 7 Pro.
If you can afford the 2 then please help me with $500 to stay afloat in school.
It just a android
What issues do you have with your iphone 14 Pro and ios 16? I have a 14 pro max and not experiencing any issues. It’s buttery smooth.
I’m sticking to my iPhone 14 Pro. Not flying out of my zone at least for now….., however, it is fair to say that the S23 ultra is a beast and very compatible with latest 14 pros. As always great video. Thanks for the review!
I personally like the S23 Ultra, as they did improve minor changes to the battery and camera mainly.
OK
Let me guess, you are an IT guy. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@VannApragal let me guess you're an insecure poser who value his humanity via phone. Cheap POS
@@qwerty6789x uh oh, you're censored 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@theoneonly5368i think you meant the other way around.
Nice job! Bottom line, both are great phones. It's also great to have each company push the other. Android and iOS customers benefit from this competition. As you said, for most people, ecosystem is the apex factor in making a choice as to which phone to choose. I do like the periscope zoom on the S23 Ultra and as an iPhone user find myself REALLY frustrated that Apple, ONCE AGAIN, is holding back on updating its flagship phone to include high value features such as this.
Or Multitasking
Or perfecting it 😊
Don't forget quality 8K 30 video..🤪👍
This on top of the fact there is still no manual controls on the “ Pro “, photography focused, iPhones \0/
@@FloreFaune True. It's puzzling that the most important feature of a smartphone for many users, the camera, isn't accompanied with a state of the art native photography app. Anyway, it's why I use ProCamera.
Almost jumped to the Samsung ship again (had S21 Ultra once) but decided to stick with Apple this time. Got the 14 pro max and I’m loving this phone. ❤
I had been an avid iOS user for over a decade now, moving across generations (used most devices from 5s to 13 pro). Thought I'd give the s23U a try, probably to check if I was really all that dependent on the famed 'ecosystem'. Even though I'd accumulated other apple devices like many others, I was ready for the change. Surprisingly, the transition was pretty smooth, and I'm really liking my experience with a flagship android (been about a month now). I use whatsapp for my messaging, and that really helped, I guess. I use my airpods pro with the s23U, and while it's not a fully integrated experience, I still am much happier with this than the galaxy buds that I got for free with the device (the airpods pro are really that good). Hopefully, my experience continues to be good with the s23U..
Samsung has been hit or miss with their ecosystem. No doubt Apple has a better ecosystem. However, just talking the phone design and features, Samsung always brings something new or unique. If you're going with Android, don't be afraid to go outside of samsung for things like smart watches, ear buds etc. There may be better options, and they will work great. I have Sony earbuds personally. I love em.
Are you still using your s23ultra
iPhone user here since the 4! About to pick up an s23 ultra. Could you give us an update on how you're doing with the phone today? Did you switch back? Thanks!!
I used the iphone 14 Pro Max for 2 months before moving to the S23 Ultra, and after changing I realized how huge impact the notch still causes. The feature itself is nice, you can see the notifications there and control some stuff, but still, it is very big and annoying. I was using iPhones since the 3GS and the S23 ultra is my first Adnroid cellphone, and it is really amamzing how many feautres Android phones have. My only complaint so far is the battery. It doesn't last too long if you choose to use all the phone's features like the QUAD HD resolution, 120hz and other stuff, but this happens with all phones that offers big and better screens.
The dynamic island never bothers me on my iPhone 14 Pro Max I love my phone.
People claim that the battery is significantly improved on s23 ultra but how would you compare it to the 14 pro max you had?
@@Joker-yu5kp I've being using it for two weeks now and looks like it drains a little bit faster than the Pro Max. As comparison I start using my phone for general stuff on early mornings until I leave for work around 8 am (using it since around 6am). I used to leave with the pro Max around 99% and now with the S23 sometimes is 97% or even 96%. Also when I leave the phone on stand by at home I realized it consumes more than the iPhone too. I never had the S22 to compare with, so I'm not sure if it's better or not.
@@basquessp That's common for the IPhones. They display 100% for significantly longer time than Samsung or Android in general, then they rapidly decrease in battery. It'll be 2-3% more battery by the time it's done accurately portraying it's battery life.
@@YaretziaGarciaI actually prefer the notch to the dynamic island. I'm probably an outlier. It just feels more intrusive into the screen to me.
I decided on the Galaxy S23 Ultra. I have used both phones. For me, the deciding factor was the screen size and cameras on the S23 Ultra. I love the Samsung Raw Camera app. It gives photography so much more versatility!
The 48mp raw camera for iPhone 14 pro max is really good too
@cashmoney7737 iPhone 14 Max Pro has good cameras. I really use cameras for landscapes, wildlife, and astrophotography. I have a dedicated Mak Cas Telescope and astro camera attached to it, as well as a Canon DSLR for wildlife and landscapes. Sometimes, it's nice just to use S23 Ultra on a tripod for moon shots, aurora, or Milky way, landscapes, and fleeting wildlife. The dedicated 10x zoom on S23 Ultra comes in handy.
@@cashmoney7737 I wish it was that good, but RAW images on the iPhone often erase fine details. Worse though are the issues with lighting, iPhones often overblow although it was much worse in the previous gens, aswell as edge fringing especially noticeable for trees. The sky behind trees tends to become white since all leaves have a white edge around them..
Great Video! I prefer some photos taken on the iPhone 14 Pro Max and some taken on the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The iPhone does seem to produce better videos while the Galaxy has a much better zoom range & zoom quality.
The Audio also seems to be a bit louder on the S23 Ultra while recording video on the Front Facing Camera.
Either way, both these phones are incredible!
Is the quality of iphone video better than s23? .. coz im using old s series so those customize and multi task is not new to me. Maybe you can help me decide. With my experience in samsung, battery drains fast and video is not that smooth than iphone.. and picture is looks good in small screen but when uploaded in the computer you will notice the result is blurry. Not sure with the new s23..
@@neiljohntolentino6365 I’d recommend going to a nearby store that has both devices available for demo - then you can click sample shots and compare to see the results that you prefer.
But I’d say for More Zoom range, you can go in for the S23 Ultra, but if you want the best videos, iPhone is the way to go.
At this point, the Battery Life on both are pretty great and can get you through your day.
Which S-Series are you planning to upgrade from?
@@neiljohntolentino6365video is better at samsung
We talk much about cameras rather than the performance it offers .. we aren't clicking pics all the time than day to day task.. Co ntent creator perspective it's good .. but a user I prefer I phone over any samsung irrespective of what series it belongs to
I cannot believe Aaron said that iOS 16 is STILL buggy. I’ve been saying the same thing ever since I got the 14PM. As I’m not tied to either ecosystem, I’m going to the store and seriously check out the S23 Ultra.
I did the other day.. I have a 14 pro and a note20 ultra.. I'm frequently on IG or YT and the screen resolution and camera quality by far is a landslide on the note 20ultra... Keep in mind the note20uotra came put roughly 3 years ago...s23ultra blows the 14 pro max out the water on resolution and camera quality as well.. Unless Apple come hard for the 15 pro max.. their going to continue losing clients
@@emilsecker7881 I have a Mac and s23 ultra, no problems here
@@emilsecker7881 I have a macbook air m1 plus apple watch 5 ,just ditched my iphone 13pm for s23 ultra ,its a beast in every sense
@@emilsecker7881 just sold my 14 pro max.. bye bye iPhone!
@@emilsecker7881 I've been using iPhones for most of my life now but this new Samsung is actually really good and I like it. I have all my Google apps installed on my MacBook as Chrome apps and it's basically the same
I'm upgrading from my Iphone 11 to Iphone 14 pro max on Friday. I can not wait I'm so amped.🙌🏾
Should wait 6 months if you can. The iPhone 15 is coming in September.
Big thing about the S23 that should be mentioned for current Samsung users, One UI 5.1 is verrry smooth. The animations are much noticeably smoother than 5.0.
Bought my first apple product 2 months ago. I am loving it. I am an adroid user for a very long time and I must say that using the 14promax hits different.
I own both, the Samsung is my work phone. They’re both great phones but overall I like the iPhone more, I like the display more, of course FaceTime and iMessage can’t be matched, and I also like the feel of it in my hand more than the Galaxy. The Galaxy definitely has a better camera overall feature-wise but both take great shots. The iPhone destroys the Galaxy when it comes to video. I think it comes down to which OS you’re more comfortable with because both are top notch
iMessage isn't cross platform, so it's literally the most useless messaging app on the market.
@@Lee.S321 How is it useless? It can send and receive texts, photos, and video... what is useless about it? I can also receive a text on my phone, my computer, my ipad, my iwatch, etc, and respond from any one of these devices. What can you do on your Android? Whatsapp and 3rd party bs?
Both terrific phones. You're absolutely right, though, that it boils down to operating systems and ecosystem. I would tag on to that, support and software upgrades, which is what pushed me past Android and Windows. I still use a Windows laptop (mostly for gaming -- isn't that a worn-out reason?!) but the Apple ecosystem/support is just that much more polished to keep me satisfied on this side of the tech divide.
I absolutely agree. I used Samsung since Note 2. This line suits best to me. The iPhone is a good phone but Note/s22 ultra/s23 ultra is better for me.
idk i just don't like safari. chromium web addict here
@@nordthernlights6559 How do you agree? He says he prefers iphones. iphones are better. the end.
I have the 14 pro max since launch. Love the phone. Been a iPhone user for years. Just bought the galaxy s23 ultra and, iunno. I think I like it better. Does everything so fast and smooth. Camera is pretty nice. And battery wise. I get around the same for both. Maybe a tiny bit longer for my 14 pro max
You have many people's two phone fantasy line up there Daniel. Hope you enjoy them both. 👍
I had to return mine because of the size of the S23u, came from an ip 11 pro
Wow, people really do like to spend a lot of money on tech lol. I can’t imagine someone buying a phone like that without committing to it for a few years.
@Medicine Man The Snapdragon S22 Ultra is now Samsung's best bargain device no doubt if you can get the right deal on one. The Exynos variant is a good device also and shouldn't be discounted. I owned an Exynos S21 Ultra, and that phone was excellent in every way except video quality, and this phone can still cut it today if you can get a great deal on one of these.
U rich son can u help a brother out man
Both phones look great. Gonna stay with my iPhone 14 Pro Max since I’m in the Apple ecosystem. Great video as always
I might try the iPhone 15 Pro Max since it'll have USB-C.
usb.c để làm cái j b nhỉ. nó chỉ có tác dụng sạc đối với người dùng cơ bản
Me too. But I have the iPhone 13 mini - I will buy my next iPhone in Europe because Apple removed the SIM card in USA.
@@khanhhoang5624 For high speed data transfer and a broadened inter device compatibility @Khanh. Just for starters.
While I am a fan of Apple ecosystem, I gotta be honest, the camera system in Samsung S23 Ultra is more feature-rich than the one in my iPhone 13 Pro after trying it out today at the store. I would still stick to Apple ecosystem because of ease of use across my Mac and iPad.
I’m with you there buddy. Waiting to see what the 15 pro is going to do
Me too
I tried Android (Pixel 6 Pro) and that tarnished my opinion due to the multitude of issues I had with it hardware & software wise. Went back to iPhone 13 Pro Max and got another Apple watch.
BUT -- SERIOUSLY considering the S23 Ultra when I'm due for upgrade later this year, all dependent on what happens with the iPhone 15 and iOS 17. If Apple would open it up a little to be able to add more third-party widgets and customization, I'd be much happier. As Aaron said iOS 16 has been very glitchy and laggy at times.
I think both phones do a really great job on everything. I don't think one is better than the other. Remember I'm a Samsung guy saying this. You have the best 2 smartphone makers on the planet. A great video brother.
It's a rare for a channel that's primarily Apple oriented to be be this honest and non-bias. Kudos! New subscriber
I used the iPhone 11 Pro Max for two years and trade in with S23 Ultra and I love it.
lame
@@kabulbolanShame on Apple sheeps to be bending over each piece of hot garbage every year
I own both, I’ve always gone from android to iPhone back and forth now I have an s23 ultra and an iPhone 14 pro max. The s23 feels snappy and has a great camera, but the iPhone just feels smoother and easier to use, I’ve also got better photos from the iPhone, the camera opens quicker and the video isn’t jerky like on the s23. Opening and closing apps on the S23 still gets jerky at times to where the iPhone every single time opens things up super smooth. I like the longer screen on the s23 and the smaller hole punch front camera, but I like the way the iPhone 14 pro max is shaped, and the dynamic island is super color and useful. I use my iPhone more because of the eco system and how I can seamlessly work across all my devices, airdrop, text messages in my MacBook and iPad etc. all in all and I’m not sorry to say, the iPhone is just a more complete more pleasant experience and it makes sense since apple make their own custom Operating System and chips. If iPhone didn’t exist I’d for sure be using Samsungs phones and they are the best android phones. I wish Samsung would build their own os and chips then they’d probably top IPhone. But as long as samsung is using android, they will always be second to iPhone. For anyone who wants to be biased fanboys, if you have an iPhone try out a Samsung it’s great but their eco system sucks. Samsung fan boys try out iPhones, you might fall in love with its simplicity.
I use both but I’ve separated the uses…. I’m using the 14 pro for everything professional and work related stuff as my ecosystem is more Apple oriented with the iPad pro and the MacBook. I’m using the s23 for entertainment and games. Basically an office phone (iPhone) and a couch phone (s23)… very satisfied
I am an Android guy, but I have a 13 pro Max. For the cost, iPhones are so limited and overrated as a standalone device. I keep it as a backup since it is paid off, but my Galaxy ecosystem works better for my use cases.
don't let Samsung fool u, apple all the way, its not even about smoothness its all about elegant view , best apps, best customisation and etc
@@michaelmelik7993what customisation ya sheep??
The main problem I have with either phone is being absolutely gigantic and heavy. I much prefer the smaller Pro and Plus variants so I'm sticking with my iPhone 14 Pro.
S23 base is much more compact than the 14P. Same chip and screen as the ultra
S23 ULTRA hands down. I have both 😚
@@devon9374 Although I don't mind the S23's size, I'm just not a fan of the Samsung camera or the subpar battery life on the smaller phones. The iPhone just has better software for that aspect and you don't miss out on anything getting the smaller version.
Yea, not a fan of the larger phones either. The 6.1 inch display is the perfect sweet spot for me
@@devon9374 Much more compact? There's literally less than a milimetre difference in the dimensions. 😂😂
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is by far my favotite phone right now and its not even close. I absolutely love Apple and the iPhone as I have 10+ years within Apples ecosystem. But since switching to Android One UI on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra I dont see myself switching back to an iPhone, that is if Samsung keeps making phones like this. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is amazing in every way and I honestly dont have one single complaint nor can I find a single flaw when it comes to this device. It has one of the best phone designs ive ever seen, by far the best display ive ever used on a phone thanks to the QHD+ Dynamic Amoled 2x HDR10 120Hz display, not to mention the immense customization features, quad cameras, 8k30 fps video, multi tasking, S Pen, Samsung Dex, insane 5,000 mAh battery life, super fast charging, revese wireless charging, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, IP68 water and dust resistance etc and many more features. Not to mention One UI 5.1 in combination with the 120Hz refresh rate makes the phone feel way faster, smoother, and sharper than the iPhone when it comes to navigating the UI. The phone is just more fun in my opinion as well. Its basically a handheld computer. I think the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the phone of the year!
Still very happy with my iPhone 13 Pro. Should be good for 2 more years or so 💪
13 Pro has everything you need, 120hz adaptative, amazing battery life, ProRaw and ProRes if you own 13 Pro with 256 Go Storage. I own Alpine Green . 97% battery life for me. First iPhone for me and still a good experience.
Best phone you have Samsung it’s just good for first 6 month
I like the Samsungs of the last couple years, I do feel like I would have to upgrade regularly… I have a 14 Pro Max and this is one of those years where I have looked around more but decided to stay with Apple.
Have a 13PM and took a hard look at the 14PM. The incremental upgrade, the lack of a SIM card tray, and USB C being put off was a deal killer for me. On the Android side I went ahead and bought the S23 Ultra. After just a week, I am seriously impressed with this device. I did turn off and disable Bixby. It quickly became apparent it was as bad or maybe worse than Siri.
nobody uses bixby😂😂
Awesome Thumbnail Aaron!.How did you manage that?.
Thanks. Careful balancing
@@zollotech wow that’s amazing!Thanks Aaron for your amazing content and great work!!.
Who also thinks Aaron has a soothing voice?
kinda gay ^ if u ask me
A Aron
Me
he’s my top 3 channels for tech
Lol, yes.
It’s down to personal preference I switched from the s21u to the 14 pro cause I never used half the features Samsung had and I’m at work most of the week and the iPhone is good for me
I found myself at the same situation. I don’t really care about the customisation or multitasking or spen.
I do miss the customization capabilities I had with Samsung but Apple ecosystem is just seamless. I love Apple because it simply works. One thing which kept me from going back to Samsung was the overheating problem I had with certain apps. I currently have the 13 pro max and will stay with it for now. There aren’t enough changes to warrant an upgrade right now.
I've always gone with Apple, but last year I decided to try the S22 Ultra. It had overheating issues I just didn't like it, this year though I was told the S 23 Ultra is so much better so I tried the 23 Ultra and the heating issues have been resolved. I can only have one SIM card activated at one time, and it's been a very hard decision between my 14 pro and the 23 Ultra which one to activate. I guess I'm just going to switch between the two every few months, but if you miss Samsung the S 23 Ultra will not let you down I promise.
@@Ninnjette- Yeah that's the problem with Android, it never quite works the way you intend it to. There is always a catch. Oh it's fast, has great power, but overheats. Oh it's got a nice screen, the audio sucks, or the mic sucks. Apple is great in all categories. It's much more useful of a device than anything in Android world. It integrates seamlessly with my Macs, my ipads, my watch... nothing Android can do.
@@auralplex I went back to my 14 pro, I tried android I really gave it a really good try. With the new features of iOS 17 though, it’s a no-brainer. My husband and son both have androids, my son is on board, but my husband is not. I want to switch them both to Apple so we can have the check in safety feature. I wish you could talk to my husband, he’s so stubborn he won’t even try an iPhone. He won’t even hold mine just to look at it. I guess he has the right to choose, what he wants to use though.
Good afternoon Aaron ☺️
Having owned 14 Pro Max I'd have to say S23 Ultra. Think the cameras better but still say 7 Pro will match it. ❤️
It’s going to take a short while before people realize just how special the S23U is. iPhone has never been a slouch, so for the S23U to be outshining this latest and greatest iPhone is astonishing. Where iPhone over does it with darkening images, S23U brings crystal clear real worlds clarity. I’m really amazed and happy to say mine should arrive any day now
I was a Samsung user for years but when the iPhone 12 Pro came out I switched to that because I thought the camera would be better. Big mistake. I don’t like the iPhone camera at all - pictures are too dark and lack color. The iPhone itself is very glitchy too. I’ll be switching back to Samsung!
How does Android outdo Apple's ecosystem? **crickets**
@@Raspberry-m8m You're a liar if you say the iphone is glitchy. No apple device is glitchy.
First of all, thanks Aaron for this perfect video. I have been using iPhone for 9 years and I could never go back to Android and I love my 14 pro. But after introducing Galaxy S23 Ultra, I decided to try it. Until now, my main phone is Samsung and I was very surprised. I love S Pen and Dex and use them often. Because of iMessage, I can't switch to Samsung completely, but I hope Apple releases it with FaceTime for Android as well.
iMessage with android would never be a thing that’s like a trademark apple thing they give that up
Ppl might switch up
That'll never happen. Apple doesn't want to lose customers.
I own both phones. From a long time android user I brought the iPhone 14 pro and i have to say its in my hand much more the s23. Love the camera on the s23 but the iPhone over all feel and functionality wins me over! Both great phones! Just a
(personal preference)
Are the iPhone's colours more true to life
And does the iPhone take better video
And is the iPhone the more professional device
?
Been with Samsung for years, got my first iPhone 13 Pro max last year, has a great battery and simple to use, only iTunes I hate when it came to transferring mp3s, videos and pictures to and from my PC but it was more plug and play, drag and drop with android.
Now have a S23 Ultra (12 month finance) just don't know at the moment, not expecting longer battery, need to get used to Android again but think I may have got used to IOS and its optimisation.
I've been on and off from Android for a few years now but mainly have stayed on iOS for my daily. Gotta say this S23 is taking it over this year. That red color looks great!
Then you keep missing the point. The point of a smartphone is not to drastically change every season, but to make incremental improvements that are meant to last... and the ecosystem. How is the color of a phone going to replace the ease of use and integration of all apple devices with each other? It's like saying I love driving a car, but the color on that hot air balloon wooooo!!
Hi Aaron, do you prefer the Apple Clear, Silicone or Leather Case for iPhone 14 Pro? And which color do you think is the best?
It’s great to see Samsung lifting the bar, it will also keep apple on its toes. But the iOS eco system is hard to go past. Everything is far more fluid with a hole lot less stickiness.
Everything Apple is better. Always has been, always will be. Android still configuring their widgets lmao.
I have a iPhone 13 promax and I also have an S 23 ultra and I use them both. And honestly I don’t have a preference.
I'm seeing a lot of people switching from Apple to Samsung, specifically the S23U. While I know that is mainly because it's the newest device out, I think Apple needs to step up and the 15 series will need to be 🔥. While I won't upgrade from the iPhone 14 Pro, competition normally brings out the best in people and companies. Things that I think need to be different from Apple is bringing multitasking, better widget interfaces, design overhaul. We will see. Nice review!
One of the reasons I made the switch is because of its UI design. They are taking waaaay too long to redesign it and too long to bring us more cool stuff. I just got bored of it. Luckily I use whatsapp more than messaging.
I was hoping that the “Ultra” would be coming this year with the 15 series, but it appears that Apple won’t be releasing an Ultra model until 2024.
@Matt D I hope that's not true and if it is, they need to overhaul that now.
@@CoachD77, there have been leaks, that appear credible, to show a redesign, replacing stainless steel, with titanium, and finally USB-C. The only thing I didn’t like in the leak was that the camera hump is getting even bigger. I was hoping Apple would steal Samsung’s idea, and make the lens’ flush.
@@mattd8670 Agree, I hope the camera housing doesn't get bigger, won't be appealing to the eye. Still, no plans to upgrade from the 14 Pro for me.
The quality on this 23 ultra is leagues ahead of my iphone 14 pro. Def switching. No competition
As always, great and fun content from Aaron
Amazing comparison video, truly the best of the best :), I've been using an 11 pro max for 3 years now and it's been the best experience with a phone i've had!
Nice to see the spec for both. I have both and practically speaking there isn't much between them. Ultimately it comes down to which user experience you prefer. For me the S23 has slightly better specs but I reach for the iPhone 14 pro Max more often.
Why?
No Samsung spam and bloatware on iOS
@theGrimReaper the user experience. It may be quite subjective but a number of friends who were historically android users also agree that apple UX is very good. I'm not a fan boy of either side having both Apple and Samsung concurrently for several years. However Apple UX just feels more mature in the last year or 2, where prior to this samsung felt like a superior UX with all the features and customisations available.
@@davidsteckley8846 yeah frustrating but can disable and delete on Android
@@mattg4934 that is true the blower I was getting was from the Samsung store. About always told me to download new games and what not. I could never figure out how to turn that crap off I just kept getting annoying.
I have the Samsung S23 Ultra, upgrading from an iPhone 12 Pro Max. The new phone works great, but I miss AirPlay (for sending files to my MacBook Pro & iPad Pro), which worked seamlessly between devices. Also, I miss my Apple Watch (series 6), which was superior to my new Samsung 5 Pro watch. In the future, when Apple FINALLY gets a Periscope Lens, I may switch back to an iPhone. But, for now... the Samsung S23 Ultra is King.
I got to say it’s actually a massive software improvement. Cause my s22 ultra has a massive battery improvement and smoothness even on 60hz.
It last a day and half on heavy use and 2.5 days on light use.
Can u use both ? Do u recommend using both ?
The age we live in is as important as the hardware and the security of the software. Therefore, I would not prefer any software instead of iOS. Hi from Turkey 🇹🇷 I use iPhone 14 Pro
Samsung screens hurt my eyes. I’ve been saying for years. Finally a reviewer said it. Thanks.
Thank you
Thanks for this. Having my finger on the trigger for a S23U.. Have tried iOS for over a year now with the iPhone 13 mini, but I miss android..
And one make or break factor is that they now sell it worldwide with Snapdragon chipset.. If it had Exynos I wouldn’t even consider it!
9:13 I don't get it. Is your jacket blue or black?
Pick the OS you prefer. Batterylife is similar based on your use, cameras are near identical when shooting RAW and editing, but even automodes are similar. Performance is excellent on both and won’t definitely slow you down. Social media apps do usually work better on the iphone from my usage, but it’s not a big difference. Samsung can ofc be customised more, which is nice. Iphone gets more updates. It really comes down to the OS and UI, otherwise they are too similar to really say ”this you should definitely get!”
Iphone gets 1 more year of OS updates which isn't a lot more, and realistically most people would upgrade after 4 years
@@botondember835 yea but it’s still a bonus. As I said, pick the OS you prefer.
@@botondember835 But I can take an iphone 6, buy a brand new iphone 14 pro, and within 10 minutes have everything I had on my iphone 6 IDENTICALLY replicated on the iphone 14 pro. Tell me if you can do that with android phones without some glitch or issues.
I love your channel. I love your quality of information analyzation to come with your final answer for which product you recommend.
also, Brother, I’m a little confused most people recommend the new Samsung S 23 ultra but they still have an Apple Watch on these reviews again these are all opinion based but why did they do that?
So when people recommend the S 23 ultra and they have an Apple Watch do they still like Apple for their personal use?
Having had an iPhone since launch day 2007 I'm getting ever more bored with them and the increasing weight of the Pro Max versions. I still use my 12 Pro Max from 2020 as I've just been so underwhelmed with the new iPhones. Then came the S23 Ultra and I had that phone in my 'basket' so many times. The mere fact we in the UK now get the new Snapdragon chip was massive to me, but I just couldn't 'pull the trigger' and buy one. I do enjoy AirDrop and am using it daily at the moment between my wife and I and my MacBook, it's just superb. Then iMessage as well, however I wouldn't miss that so much as family and friends do all have WhatsApp and they use that a lot more. I have missed out on the pre-order discounts and storage bump so this is my plan....... 😂.... wait for the Z-Fold 5 as I reckon that could be epic. Then see what the rumours for the iPhone 15 show up as well. I could well be keeping my 12 Pro Max and buying the Z-Fold 5 this year. Tech is so damn good from Samsung right now. 👍🏻🙂
My iPhone is getting 5400 on Geekbench 6 how is yours getting over 6000 easily, never seen this on any iPhone ever 🤷🏼♂️
Excellent detailed review. I have both phones. I was an iPhone user until I ordered the s23 ultra and Watch 5 pro. Apple makes a good product but I wanted something different. I felt that the S23U could give me what I been missing from iPhones yearly refresh. Oh boy what have I been missing all these years. I’m all in the Samsung ecosystem now. No looking back. I don’t even miss iMessage or FT. That was my biggest concern. Google does fine with messages and meet. Love love love my Samsung products.
You sound like you work for Samsung.
@alexcrisan2010 thank you. I wish. I work in finance. I am a Samsung user asking a simple question. According to you, I work at Samsung? Unreal how people think these days.
I was originally rocking a iPhone 14 pro max and bought the Samsung s23 ultra. Great phone but I missed my iPhone and went back after 3 months
It all comes down to the Operating system in these comparisons. It's single handedly the most important factor, and is going to decide the phone for like 90% of people. Doesnt really matter if one has better camera, performance, speaker or display (since both are very good already).
@@pmf822yeah.. a lot of these reviewers talk about the boxy shape digging into their palm and I don’t have a clue what they are talking about lol. Grabbing the phone from the sides like a normal person, the phone feels sleak and more comfortable than my 13 pro max even though it is larger spec wise. Plus Max-sized iPhones are unnecessarily heavy.
And because of that, the iPhone will always win. You cannot beat an OS that was specifically designed for the hardware. You cannot beat apps that were specifically designed for the OS that was designed for the hardware... Android has middle men and it's just never going to be as buttery smooth and attractive as iOS.
Just the video I wanted to see! Thank you, Aaron!
Hope you enjoyed it!
Have to go to the S23 Ultra this year
Hi Aaron, I updated to iOS 16.3.1 from iOS 16.3 which my iPhone 14 Pro came out with, and my battery life is a bit worse than 16.3 which was very good for me.
What can you recommend to do?
And do you recommend always updating iOS on iPhone or stay with my current version?
@Jason Dillon Yes I have already turned background app refresh to only Wi-Fi, and also changed the settings exactly to be like what Payette Forward YT channel recommends
@Jason Dillon Do you also always update your iPhone? And which iPhone do you have?
@Jason Dillon Thanks for answering! Let me know how is your iPhone after the update for iOS 16.3.1
For the cameras: The S23 rear cameras are better than the 14 Pro. There were really good shots on the 14 Pro too. Such as, Night Mode and other pictures. The forward camera is better on the 14 Pro.
My overall decision: 14 Pro > S23.
Since I am more comfortable using Samsung in every way possible, I'm gonna go with S23 Ultra.
Thanks for the review
Depends on your OS preference; I have both eco systems and I prefer my 14 PM. I live in the US so we use text messaging, so for me that means iMessage which is important.
I know what you mean. I ❤ my 13 Pro Max. I have always had Google pixel phones. However, the app optimization and efficiently of iOS is just wonderful!
iMessage really isn’t that “important.” It’s just text messages with a different color 😂
Quit fooling yourself.
@@Ministry-Of-Truth 😂 that’s what you think. After years of having a Google pixel, I will say that the ability to send hi res media directly to someone else outside rod the sms protocol is a nice advantage; it really is!
@@Ministry-Of-Truth then it means you haven’t used it; I dislike regular texting over iMessage. Get out of your bubble
@@Ministry-Of-Truth 😂 ikr these “blue bubble” sheep are something else!
One of the best phone video I have ever watched and subscribed immediately.
I have the 13 pro max, and the battery capacity has been dropping so much lately. I had it since october 2021. It only started dropping this fast when I upgraded to ios 16. I was at 98 percent battery capacity before I upgraded to ios 16, but I'm now at 91 percent. Nothing has changed in my charging lifestyle.
Iphones are good but apple does that with new updates. They just want to to buy the latest .
and Samsung too
That waaay soon for an iphone batter to be going down like that. Somethings wrong there.
I am at 91 percent as well
@@shawn7603life is too short to worry about battery health I’m t 87% on my 12 mp I bought December 2021 of start having really low sot or battery issues I’ll replace it then
Incredibly great comparison🎉congrats
Me personally I thinking its time to go back to Samsung for the camera features and long battery life Apple seems to have a tendency to bring alot more bugs in there ios particularly with 16.3.1 because apple has ruined my battery life with this update
I like both the smartphones but Samsung S23 Ultra is improved a lot especially in performance and camera features. and One UI animation smoothness quite similar to iPhone iOS.
The Samsung is perfect for the Asian market and good for Europe and South America. The iPhone is perfect for the US market and is a luxury item for the rest of the world. (That is certainly the case for Colombia in South America.) Here in the US, I rock the iPhone 13 mini. My iPad is used for any significant social media work.
The iPhone isn’t a status symbol in the OECD world including most of Europe, some parts of East Asia and Oceania like seriously, those people on minimum wage can buy a iPhone 14 Pro on 2 weeks pay… hardly a luxury.
I've been using samsung S and Note series for years after shifting from the iphone 2g for more than a decade. then now after using samsung went back to iphone 14pm. yes samsung has the latest and greatest but their software updates and battery life duration after years of use made me switch back to iphone. longer battery life for years of use and better ecosystem.
Bought my first Samsung smart phone last year, the S22 and love it. At the moment there isn't enough of a change for me to 'upgrade' to the S23 range. My previous phone was the LG G6 which is such a beast of a phone even today I'm impressed with it. I do like the iPhones from a build standpoint but I just can not and will not ever buy an iPhone base on what you get for the money. Spec for spec there are plenty of Android phones that beat the iPhone in many areas especially the price. All iPhones are way way overpriced. Just a guess but I'm pretty sure Steve Jobs wouldn't approve of the current iPhone lineup.
I’m sticking with my 14 Pro Max. I love the Apple ecosystem.
Apple ecosystem is impeccable
I upgraded to the iPhone 14 pro max, I’ve always had iPhones, but after hearing/seeing how good the s23 ultra is, I think I should’ve switched to the s23 ultra, I don’t know if I’m getting a little bored with iPhone now. But then who knows what changes physically and software wise Apple will do when the iPhone 15 comes out.
@@emilsecker7881 I’m not in the Apple eco system as much now, I just have my iPhone and my AirPods 3rd gen.
You’re bored because it’s working well
This will become more apparent if you give the S23 Ultra a try and the honeymoon phase wears off and then you’re like “okay this kind of sucks…”. Happens almost every time. It really makes you appreciate iOS tbh, it’s a good experiment to try it.
@@Johnnygga I don’t know what to do, I’m driving myself crazy haha
@@stulin5780 that’s called marketing lol. Samsung has painted a picture like this S23U is the second coming of Jesus with the new chip but it’s the same old S22U just less worse. Not to mention paid advertisements and threads on Reddit saying this exact thing but if you look closely at REAL users they’ve got a bit of buyers remorse.
I suggest you try it out since there’s a return window with no questions asked. You may like it but you may also completely realize it’s still….. Android.
@@Johnnygga haha that’s very true, there seems to be more videos coming out on RUclips now, that I’ve been watching, saying that the S23U is overhyped, especially with 100x zoom feature and that both the 14PM &
S23U are on par ( each have pro’s & cons ) I did briefly have the S22U ( for 24 hours )before I took it back and went back to iPhone. I couldn’t get used to androids interface/menu lay out ( maybe I should’ve gave it more time to get used to it )it’s been 10 years since I’ve had an android phone, I think I’m just an Apple fanboy now 🙈😂 I do like the design of the Samsung, it looks lovely, I hope Apple change the design when it comes to the 15 series, it’s time for it to be revamped I think now.
Very good video! i would like to sing in the streets in france and i hesitate between these 2 phones i know which one has the best front camera and the best front audio? thank you !!
s23 has really impressive cam
🎉iPhone 14PM, the ecosystem plays a big role too. I mean, I have the iWATCH, the iPad too and AirPods. I love how everything works. The performances are tip top too
iPhone all the way
Thank for the Video >> Follow you from EGYPT 👌👀♥♥
I’m on 13 pro max (no reason to upgrade to 14 pro max) but after testing s23 ultra in the shop I was truly amazed by the overall smoothness and speed.
… and now waiting S23 ultra 512gb to be delivered..let's give it a try.
Maybe I'll keep it, but as a fan of the Apple ecosystem it will be unlikely. 😅
Damn more smoother than 13 pro max?im intrigued
@@Griefussy yes smoothness is really good this time
@@Griefussy I think it's a matter of animations and a different perception of scrolling + display refresh rate.
It must be said that the iPhone 13 Pro has a faster processor ( at least according to Geekbench)
But s23 ulta seems to have a more powerful gpu side, even more than the 14 pro.
I will try it and then decide.. My last samsung was the galaxy s8
I'm glad you're open-minded. My only ask is to please be patient and give the s23ultra love. It's always hard trying to reprogram your brain into something different.. it took me a solid 8 months to form a habit to give ample feedback on both devices and realized the samsung is superior. I have the note20ultra and 14pro btw. I also work for ATT so I get hands on experience as well
You’ll be back to iPhone, it happens almost every single time lol
Using a Note 9 planning to get the S23 ultra, would it be a good upgrade?
14 pro max looks so small 😂😂😂
I'm a little bias when it comes to iPhone or any Apple product. In my household, I forbid having any Apple product. I just never really liked Apple, I don't like their stance on ownership. They want you do use the phone you just bought the way they want. You have no say in your own device, it's like buying a car, but the car manufacture don't allow you to do any modification to your own car. My son won an iPad Mini 64GB at his school. I'd sold it and got my son a Samsung A11 cell phone and got Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE which I use it daily. I had a Note 20 Ultra since release till I'd upgrade to the S23 Ultra 512GB a couple weeks ago.
Hello, where did you get your WallPaper?🤗
Great video as always, keep it simple and straight to the point! I personally prefer iPhones but surely everyone’s a winner with both phones these days! 😎
Hello Aaron, you love to hear our thoughts right? I am planning to get the S23 ultra, because, for the first time ever, it has come very close to being competitive with the iPhone in every department.
I really like the high end OPPO phones, my friend has one and it kills my iPhone 13 Pro for speed, photos and battery life. Plus it doesn’t have the bloatware of the Samsungs. I’ve been an iPhone user since they first came, but they’ve really lost me with the ‘dynamic island’ - it’s far too intrusive on the screen for my taste and dates the phone next to other brands. If they don’t remove it, or move back up to where the notch, I won’t buy another iPhone. Airdrop is pretty much the only thing the iPhone does that keeps me with Apple, but even that with that, I won’t tolerate the dynamic island and jump ship. I watch this great video of yours, Aaron, and see the minuscule dot for camera on the Samsung and the blob dynamic island on the iPhone, I can’t comprehend how people live with it.
Great review and thanks for the wallpaper! 😁👍
Glad you like it!
What's name of that wallpaper or link please??
At first I only used an iPad for a few years but in 2019 I purchased other Apple products including my first iPhone. My iPhone 14 Pro has become my third iPhone, this device has lasted me almost 3 days until I felt the need to put it on a charger at 9 percent, I admit I’m a very light user of my iPhone, mostly pics, text and calls but this is still incredible battery life as far as I can see. If I had purchased the 14 Pro Max I could probably be looking at a week of battery life
The S23 Ultra is a great phone and as a longtime Android user (2021 I switched to Apple) I wouldn‘t have any issues using it. I still use an iPhone 13 Pro Max and I’m very pleased with the device, IOS , the ecosystem. I will wait until the 15-series will cone out this year.
What about the battery considering that you have to update ios
@@jevan927 the battery life of the 13 Pro Max is still amazing - using IOS 16.3.1
@@leroyrs Nice. Good to know. Thanks
It’ll be the same exact form factor. With dynamic island. Rumors say
Hi Aaron, I like all your videos and follow you as well . I have a problem with my 14 pro max .
My iPhone 14 pro max back tap not working properly, can you suggest for solution
Choose the one you like and don't let anyone else tell you different. They all do the same things, it's all personal preference. I have the S23 Ultra and love it. I like things about Apple as well, just get what you like!
Exactly! And don't be afraid to try something new. The worst that can happen is you don't like it and can return it within the return window. By trying multiple products, I learned that I prefer Android phones and windows laptops, but I lean more towards iPads than Android tablets. For some reason, a lot of people think you have to go all in with one company and defend the brand
They both the best in the business and all depends on what IOS you prefer. But you can’t go wrong with either. Me personally prefer iPhone 14 pro max
i wanna get s23 ultra i have 13 pro max now should i switch
I have a shared photo librairie with my wife and kids. Everyone is using Apple product , iPhone , iPads , iMac , Apple TV , Apple Watch , then we all use iMessage too at work. So I’m stuck big time in the Apple ecosystem. On a side note , why there’s no family shared librairie in Google photo ???
Both. For different reasons. Best of both worlds. One is open source and can manage media, files and discrete voice recordings in and situations. While iphone has good OS
The issue for me is that Samsung needs different cloud services to store back ups. WhatsApp backs up to Google Drive; Samsung Gallery backs up to OneDrive; Other such as phone settings backs up to Samsung Cloud. This means I will need 3 different subscriptions for properly backing up my device. At Apple everything backs up to iCloud. Am I missing something here? I'd love to switch over to the S23, but such things as these stop me from doing so.