Let’s Settle It - iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S23 Ultra

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Today I will be comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. These are arguably the best smartphones out right now and I know, comparing the two is a dangerous thing to do but I have extensively used each and today I will talk about the similarities and differences between these fantastic phones to help you decide which is best for you!
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00:00 iPhone 15 Giveaway!
00:39 Price and Storage
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[@DionMedia]

15 Pro Max or S23 Ultra, which would you choose and why? 🤔

[@johnhatlang8913]

Iphone because l love the design better!

[@Boxingcorner465]

If I’m not the next one i will just give up i tried so many times bro for this giveaway 😊

[@capeT27]

15 pro max....camera

[@pranaykadam5511]

I would choose 15 pro max because of following reasons : 1) Better cameras, well optimised 2) Performance and longevity 3) And I just love the screen of 15 pro max as it has smooth rounded corners, its pleasing to the eye

[@josephkenes377]

S23U

[@satyabalaji.]

the choice is so simple. if you are a simple user go with iphone. or if you are a power user, go with samsung or you will regret choosing iphone.

[@missgapmissgap1]

Hi @DionMedia, Can you tell me about your experience of transferring data from Apple to Samsung, especially Apple Notes to Samsung. Is there a program that needs to be downloaded? Your answer will help me through my dilemma. Because no one on KZbin has ever made a video about transferring Apple Notes to Samsung Thank you

[@DionMedia]

Great question, I am preparing a video on this topic, but still have to learn a thing or two. Sub to my second channel, Tech Book by Dion, because that is where I will post that video.

[@mohamedabdelsalam6094]

Great review, but you did review magez 3 for s23 ultra?

[@DionMedia]

thanks for the compliment. No, did not do it

[@michaelmuller3656]

Just found your channel Dion. Love your minimal and pleasant approach to your videos. Great insight and a refreshing change of pace from some of the other tech channels. Keep up the good work. Supporting all the way from South Africa👍🏻

[@DionMedia]

Hi Michael, thank you for your kind words! Greetings back from London to South Africa, one of the countries I definitely have to visit

[@pmokapdx]

I wish I could go back to the S23 ultra. Next time I upgrade it’ll definitely be for an android

[@handycartmexican5640]

Someone that finally picked a winner?! THANK YOU!

[@joao73438]

@jonivictor Very interesting about the topic about gaming, I like the possibility that its easier to emulate old consoles on android. The phone to compete with iPhone 15 Pro is the S24 Ultra that has not been launched yet.

[@Kot3q]

@kot3q for me both phones are great and neither of them is weaker or better but I prefer the iPhone 15 pro but I still miss the fingerprint scanner under the screen

[@p-slick9956]

The thing with apple they have been making computers from the beginning separate from their competitors and were always known to be less buggy with their operating systems, Samsung is better known previously for their top quality televisions not there pioneering in computers so just based on that it’s amazing how both phones are very comparable in many aspects

[@TocaCalla]

Great comparison!

[@DionMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Bogartu_Kun]

@iindon Honestly, I would prefer the samsung s23 for this comparison. For multi tasking this is for me is the best. I don't normally play console games anymore so iPhone 15 standard would be a much affordable choice compared to the 15 pro max 😊

[@Playdough_channel]

Loving Ur comparison videos 😊.

[@DionMedia]

Thank you so much 😊

[@perosagathungu8000]

@ Street-geng I realy love how you breaded down the features that one brand performs better than the other and how effective and seamless each is in their own ecosystem, am neither a fan boy of both for me I love just a device that can perform but apple has been realy consistent in good performance and a better battery life while android is more customisable.

[@robertosmmjlist]

Oh snap! Don adding spice to the weekend! I’ll grab the popcorn!

[@DionMedia]

Enjoy :)

[@makmak_9090]

@mcloviecuya One feature I particularly like is that you now get more depth control when taking portraits. In addition, the new phone offers 5x optical zoom and up to 25x digital zoom. As a novice photographer, this is something that I’ll certainly fully utilize. Happy Holidays, and congratulations on your wedding!

[@DionMedia]

Thanks for the feedback and the congratulations. And Happy Holidays to you as well of course!

[@MiTTeKk]

@mitek90 Both of them are too big to be carried in the pocket. It would be nice if S23/15pro had the same optical zoom capabilities.

[@byknoxkdns6343]

@fedescandura It's really hard to decide who's really a better phone and it mostly comes down to preferece. Samsung relies on ai to sharpen the zoomed photo, so you may get a better result when zooming a lot but IPhone as a better 3x or 5x zoom without the use of ai so you get more quality. Great Video!

[@DionMedia]

Thanks!

[@Jamesdragon1232]

@tylerbarles Apple seems to have fixed all the early bug issues on the 15 pro, so I've been considering making the switch from android to ios. Plus, a lot of my family and friends have Iphones so it would be nice to be in the same ecosystem

[@lucapetrescu1241]

Pk buddy u think that iphoens might have fixed it but there titanium is still broken as f

[@em-qv6rg]

@emmanntan The camera of the iphone but the screen of the ultra. I like streaming on my phone when i dont have anything to do at school so Ill take the ultra if i were to choose between the promax and the ultra. But if we were talking about the standard 15 and the s23, my choice is the 15.

[@rformigli]

@robertoformigli The quality of your videos is outstanding. Narration, takes, timing, everything. You cover all the aspects that anyone can find useful. iPhones are currently the best in terms of performance, video stabilization, and photos. I believe they have reached such a high level that the newer iPhones receive increasingly marginal updates, but they still maintain their excellence. Keep it up!

[@DionMedia]

Glad you like them! And I will do my best for the future as well

[@tywinlan4029]

Great!

[@rherteux]

The under screen fingerprint sensor on the S23 IMHO is just OK. If you add a glass screen protector that makes it even much worse. In my experience it unlocks it first time maybe 60% of the time. FaceID on an iPhone is 100% and in all lighting conditions. For that reason alone I cannot ever switch Samsung as my primary phone. Maybe Pixel is better these days vs Samsung?

[@otravoyadnoe]

@tematotherescue I gotta admit, the competition between these two is a lot closer than that between their predecessors

[@anipatil2108]

@ani.patil.21 Hey Dion, Just wanted to drop a quick thank you for the in-depth comparison of the iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. I’m totally in love with the new titanium finish of iPhone 15 Pro - it not only looks good for the eyes, but feels great in the hand too. Can’t wait to see what other tech goodies you’ve got lined up for us on your channel.

[@DionMedia]

Hi Ani, thank you for your kind words. A lot more is coming up, it is really exciting to make these tech videos.

[@callmeNeno]

iPhone & ecosystem , resale value and longevity

[@carloschisenga.7794]

We are waiting for a complete review S24 ultra vs 15 pro max 😊

[@DionMedia]

Hi Carlos, patience, patience :). It will come

[@Eyanjames8196]

@eyanverana Both amazing phone expected from flagship phones. But overall having the fastest charging watts are better as a student who uses both academically and day to day uses.

[@Blezu123]

Nice presentation

[@joshjhoward]

@joshjeebles I would go with the iPhone, I just wish you could customize it easily like on the Samsung.

[@user-ol7cq9zp6m]

@MrBabav Im now into apple. Done with decades of being a Samsung fanatic. Love how apple makes old features into perfection. Yes all iphone new features have been introduced with Samsung before, yet it refines much better. Gotta love the colors too.

[@Rapkyrpang]

@rapkyrpang I would prefer the iPhone for the consistent colours while taking photos and also the better videos and optimzation when integrating with social media apps

[@Sammy36843]

Is the giveaway international?

[@DionMedia]

Yes, of course, most of the winners came outside UK, namely from the US, Canada, China, India, Belgium

[@Sammy36843]

@@DionMedia awesome that's great stuff, cause am in Africa, Zambia at that... Fan of your stuff

[@ayamthandampahlwa7184]

@@DionMedia do you also ship to South Africa?:)

[@DionMedia]

Of course, if the winner lives in South Africa, it will be shipped to South Africa. Will be my pleasure

[@Sammy36843]

​​@@DionMediaI posted my Instagram name on this video, is that ok ?

[@chad_artiaga12]

@chad_artiaga12 What I appreciate most about the IPhone is the lag free shutter while taking shots, the smoothness overall and animations while opening and closing apps and its eco system. With the IPhone you can just open the camera app, and take multiple great looking shots without having to tamper with the settings. I would love for Apple to add more zoom though. And instead of holding back, just barely trying to keep up, actually give us more improvements, as they are very minimal thru the years.

[@ludvigodling9947]

@luddeodling Your videos are great! Id love the iPhone 15 since i just got the AirPods Pro with USB-C, currently on an iPhone 13.

[@DionMedia]

Thanks! Well, the 13 is still a great phone

[@mosakonyak3591]

I like samsung phone usability and features more than iPhone if I compare overall use experience. specially when we compare with- Dial, Calculator, file accessibility and many more.. But, when we compare things for long term use and re-sell value then no doubt iPhone is winner.

[@Playdough_channel]

Wow tough choice😮,but I would choose the iPhone because I never owned one before and it would be nice to try something different.

[@coreyburns2074]

Hard to beat a phone with multitasking a spen more customizable and just more features and more versatile camera I’m voting the s23u

[@mmwansajr]

@mmwansajr Can't wait to see how the S24 ultra (or whatever they'll call it) will one up the 15 pro max next year. But for now the iphone is my personal fav. S23 ultra ain't bad tho.😅 Stupendous video D. 💪🏾

[@DionMedia]

Thanks! Yes, I am also looking forward to the S24

[@ketley2aug]

@misterketley Both phones are Ultra Huge. 😂 i dont like to choose between comfort and battery life. Wish pro models could come with higher battery life in same small and slim form factor.

[@prooclock3720]

currently I dont have a phone and this would be the perfect time to win a giveaway.

[@prooclock3720]

@akshat.s666

[@ingke23]

@ingke_23 I'm an IP14PROMAX user and getting this insight from you is a good thing to decide if i'll stay in the apple ecosystem or switch to android. Thanks!

[@stephan9427]

The best Chanel ever!

[@DionMedia]

Thanks Stephan!

[@user-ez1yx5ex4b]

@largooo.19 Apple appears to have addressed and resolved the initial bugs on the iPhone 15 Pro, prompting my consideration of transitioning from Android to iOS. Additionally, the prospect of aligning with the same ecosystem as many of my family and friends adds to the appeal of making the switch.

[@JeremyJanGabrielKua]

@jemwell ATP, I'd have to go with the Samsung S23 Ultra. It just has more useful features over the Iphone 15 Pro Max. I don't think the latter comes close to the former at all. S Pen, more zoom, reverse charging, need I say more?

[@Ahji_09]

@ahji_09 My favorite feature about the 15 is the new main camera, and obviously the physical features. And the fact that it's a base model iPhone and it is more pro-loke than it's predicessors is very appealing to me

[@yogirltiti1508]

Your doing great

[@DionMedia]

Thanks!

[@Thelatebloomer23]

@kushankphotography Here in India S23 Ultra 256 GB costs the same as iphone 15 Plus 256 GB. 😂 15 pro max is like 700 usd more expensive here than both S23 Ultra and iphone 15 Plus. 😢 Some import duties!

[@DionMedia]

Yes, the import duties in India are horrendous

[@tobibryan2009]

@tobicelebrity Although, the S23 Ultra has the split screen, personally the 15 pro max is wins in my books especially with the longevity of the device.

[@daadirabbi]

I would say s23ultra but thanks for your info.

[@dudzaalunday]

Both phones are great! But personally, I would prefer the iPhone 15 for the ease of use and the ecosystem. Looking forward to S24 (Ultra?) vs iPhone 15 Pro video next year! @dudzaalunday

[@wheely4405]

Thats what i say about Samsung

[@dudzaalunday]

@@wheely4405 Fair enough, haha! 🤝

[@cierracurtis7108]

@cierracurtis2. The new titanium and the weight reduction is a great plus. The new and better camera is also a great new feature that was well needed!

[@muhammedthameem8871]

S23❤

[@denis72]

I've been upgraded from 13 pro max to 15 pro max, and I didn't get much of the improvement at all. How do you see that? You can compare 15 pro max with some other Samsung phones. Not with Samsung ultra.That's phone. it's on a completely different level. What are you trying to pull here over and over again? You are not the only one, but this brainwashing is getting ridiculous

[@sharsha315]

@sharsha315 - I like to chose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max any day as I have never used an Apple iPhone but somehow luckily I was able to use Samsung S22 last year for a few days.

[@cipriangosu610]

saddly the s23 ultra is better price. but i like 6 inch phones

[@wheeuing]

@decemveur As an Android user, I always curious and want to try all the features on iPhone.

[@pihtah]

@pihtah I prefer IOS for security and camera.

[@coleney1190]

@itsyaboicolene Both phones are great it only depends on the user which phone is suitable on his/her daily use.

[@Boxingcorner465]

If I’m not the next one i will just give up i tried so many times bro for this giveaway 😊

[@DionMedia]

Come on, never give up. Each time you participate you have an equal chance. On the 29th of December we will know who will be the next winner.

[@haythamghareeb1]

Apple's software updates just make your phone slower so you buy a newer set also they stop support for apps like youtube and social media apps until you upgrade to a higher software which will not be possible in the future. I have an Ipad air that Apple stopped updates for at 12.5.7 and now I can't get youtube on it. KZbin says it needs a higher software on the Ipad to run . This is only to force me to throw away my Ipad and get a new one. This never happens with Samsung. It is a ripoff what Apple is doing.

[@arunlamsal9776]

iOS experience is an awesome so for that reason iPhone may be better!

[@completefootball100]

@andymkpae Never used an iPhone before so for that reason I'd choose the iPhone for a new experience. I've been using lots of Samsung phones though and I really love them especially the customisation. Great analysis as usual. 👍

[@DionMedia]

Thanks. Happy Holidays!

[@pug_63]

My fave feature of the 15 Pros has to be the lighter titanium frame. My kids bought the mid year green 13 Pro, and l've always disliked the weight of their phone. Having held the new Pro phones in my local Apple Store, colour me impressed. I'll definitely be upgrading from my XS to a 15 Pro next year, ... just haven't decided which one. I'll also be using a MagSafe grip and bumper. I want to show off whatever colour I end up getting - no full cases for me. Thanks as always for the content. @pug_63

[@handycartmexican5640]

You may wanna look into the arc pulse then for your case

[@DionMedia]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Appreciated!

[@handycartmexican5640]

@@DionMedia yessir let me know what you think

[@devanshmalikk]

@devanshmalikk Both the devices are zenith of perfection mastered over years step by step

[@LetsoFilm]

@LetsoFilm Awesome video 👌🏾looking forward to see the S24 Ultra which is about 4 months away

[@DionMedia]

So do I!

[@christiangamolo6333]

@channneeeh I've been an android user all my life but for my next upgrade, I am wanting it to be an iPhone to try the ios ecosystem! 🤞

[@thecrow005]

@s.poddar I’ll always choose the ios

[@marjoleinthart-meijering4812]

@marjoleinthart would love to be able to capture my travels with a good camera like the iPhone 15 has!

[@illutionistX]

@sheikh.asiif I prefer iphones over samsung due to the portion where videography is an unavoidable factor nowadays

[@aiming2shoot]

The s23 ultra is king of phones

[@user-sf8df1zn5m]

Definitely iPhone!

[@ZotmundSzele]

@szelezoti I'd love the normal iPhone 15, regardless of how cool this video is.

[@DionMedia]

Thanks! And enjoy the 15.

[@menelisigumede3590]

I already followed you does that mean I don’t stand a chance to win 😢

[@DionMedia]

Of course you stand a chance! You are already subscribed so that you do not have to do anymore, but you do have to leave a comment. Happy Holidays

[@nizarn3994]

@nizar.alnatour My favourite 2 features must be the new improved camera and the usb type C charging plot

[@kjmmreid]

iPhone. I’m just an Apple girl.

[@abdelghafournasr995]

@not_delga The Samsung s23 ultra is a great phone but as an apple user it’s quite hard to switch to android,awesome video!

[@iAfroTech]

18 months ago, i choose 13 Pro Alpine Green over Galaxy S22 but in 2023, i choose S23 Ultra over 15 Pro Max. S23 Ultra is 👑 because it gives more flexibility, freedom of use with high effiency in every aspect of a smartphone.

[@ChadH2023]

Considering you only give away iPhones, there's a 0% chance you pick the s23 ultra. Besides, you would piss off your fan base if you went against the iPhone.

[@DionMedia]

Hi Chad, that is one way to look at it and I see where you are coming from, but honestly I try to be objective. I am fully aware that probably most of the viewers are Apple biased, but I see increasing interest in my Samsung productions. When Samsung is the best, I will say so. Many people think that my productions are balanced and that is the idea of course. I know I will not convince you, but at least you have my line of thought. And it is very well possible that in the future a Samsung phone will be a giveaway. Best, Dion

[@ChadH2023]

@@DionMedia I totally get it, you have a brand and image to uphold. I still find some of your videos entertaining despite your iPhone bias. Happy Holidays ⛄

[@DionMedia]

that is a good way to end the discussion :). Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones as well!

[@user-zn4cd4mj2w]

Come off it! You dont give away an iPhone 15 max at the start. Then, promote a case for the iPhone halfway through the video. Then, to say at the end of the review that your conclusion is that the samsung is the winner 😂. It's quite clear that this is a paid review.

[@DionMedia]

No, it is not paid at all. I wish that was true :). And the giveaways are financed by my own budget.

[@deepakvasure7]

@Deepakvasure18 I think iphone 15 pro max is hand down most beautiful and advanced phone in this premium kind of catalogue.

[@afrokobe]

@_bazaarstar Both are great phones but I would definitely prefer the iPhone 15 Pro Max. I prefer the overall design of the iPhone over the S23 Ultra and you can’t beat the conveniency of the Apple ecosystem. Great video!

[@EzioLKC]

@im___e.zio Both are fantastic, thank you for a great comparison

[@TX_Patriot]

Fanboi much?

[@jayden_2_savage635]

I’ll take the s23 ultra Mr schudebooodyboom☝🏿😎

[@DionMedia]

:)

[@tvshowsscenes1100]

@stephennerus I wish to own an iPhone 15 cause I'm an aspiring film maker and content creator as well.. It will be nice to upgrade from 6s to the 15 for a better image and video quality, the ability to shoot 4k/60, a 48 mega pixel sensor and the a16 bionic chip with it new features would be much of any upgrade coming from a smaller 12mp sensor with low res and bad battery life, it will be so nice to experience all the features the ios 16 offers. And I'd be grateful if I get to own one

[@zroxmolejon6278]

@molejonzrox both is good phones, you cant go wrong with the two,, its matters only in your prefered os

[@thestoicway438]

@goneboy.thegreat I woukd get the iPhone15 Pro cause of the longevity of the ios and also the dynamic island usability. It's a no brainer.

[@babufrik29]

@jemahvill i like the iphone 15 pro max , because you of the new features of playing pc games on it 😊

[@yamikograynyali391]

@yamiko_nyali if it wasn’t for the amazing Eco system, and great marriage of the software and Hardware of the iPhone, I would definitely pick the S23 ultra for the S pen, large screen and Samsung Dex.

[@makmak_9090]

@mcloviecuya Great comparison but I still prefer iPhone products over Samsung for a lot of reasons.

[@ron10jean]

@bratujean Both are amazing, video capabilities wins it for Iphone.

[@manarahmed8766]

@dalia_nematallah I prefer the design of the 15 more, i hate Samsung design I hope they stick to something different, 21 ultra was the way better but the multitasking on the 23 is so efficient especially with that screen

[@juanpablolg1392]

@ p _ _ loz _ I like apple and Samsung, both have always great and unique features, I just wish android apps would work the same as they do on iOS (taking about smoothness) and also iPhone cameras to be as sharp as they are on the Samsung.

[@isaiassilva5187]

@notyourbritishboy i think they are similar and very different at same time, for me apple still has the best user experience

[@its___sangazel9659]

@its_sangazel I’m not a big fan of Samsung, as compared to the cameras, I would choose Samsung but overall iPhone is much better for me.

[@berthakilebwents6086]

@bertha kile I honestly prefer iphone 15 ,this an awesome video

[@byomkeshkumar3627]

Thanks for the comparison between the two ultimate beasts. @its_byomkesh

[@incognito3557]

@Cyberpunk_max Well I actually never had a iPhone the dynamic iland is so unique and cool even though i see a lot of talk of the s21 ultra zoom Also already sub to second channel👍

[@SKAAAAD00SH]

@blackwingtaken I haven't yet watched this but am rooting for iphone 😅