{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/apple-iphone-18-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra/", "generated": "2026-08-13T00:59:42+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Apple iPhone 18 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra", "answer": "The Apple iPhone 18 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Apple iPhone 18 leads on performance. The Apple iPhone 18 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 384,999 against PKR 389,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Apple iPhone 18", "slug": "apple-iphone-18", "brand": "Apple", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/apple/apple-iphone-18/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-6-2026-10_51_52-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 384999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-06T05:54:12+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 96.3, "camera": 97, "display": 100, "memory": 38.7, "value": 99.7, "overall": 89.1 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 2026", "Water resistance": "IP68 (dust tight, water resistant up to 6m for 30 minutes)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 inches", "Resolution": "1290 × 2796 pixels (estimated from panel leaks)", "Panel type": "LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED (leaked via display suppliers) 120Hz ProMotion", "Protection": "Ceramic Shield" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Apple A19 Bionic", "CPU": "6-core Apple custom (2 performance + 4 efficiency) (expected)", "GPU": "5-core Apple GPU (leaked increment)", "Operating system": "iOS 19 (leaked roadmap)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB (base leak) / 12 GB", "Internal storage": "8 GB (base leak) / 12 GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) 12 MP ultra-wide 12 MP telephoto 3× (non-periscope)", "Selfie camera": "12 MP TrueDepth", "Video recording": "4K@24/30/60fps ProRes Cinematic Mode (8K still NOT leaked by reliable Apple analysts)" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion", "Wired charging": "Wired fast charging (~27W) MagSafe wireless (~15W) Reverse wireless" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "4G LTE/5G", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (leaked via Broadcom roadmap)", "Bluetooth": "5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Face ID accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer" } } }, { "name": "Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra", "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-26-2026-11_40_16-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 389999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-07-26T06:51:44+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 90, "camera": 98, "battery": 69.6, "display": 100, "memory": 87.5, "value": 100, "overall": 90.1 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "February 17, 2023", "Dimensions": "163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm", "Weight": "233–234 g (varies slightly by market)", "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.8 inches", "Resolution": "1440 × 3088 pixels (QHD+)", "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive (1–120Hz)", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × Cortex-X3 @ 3.36 GHz 2 × Cortex-A715 @ 2.80 GHz 2 × Cortex-A710 @ 2.80 GHz 3 × Cortex-A510 @ 2.00 GHz", "GPU": "Adreno 740", "Operating system": "Android 13, One UI 5.1 (Upgradable)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB / 12GB", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 (256GB version may use UFS 3.1 in some markets)", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "200 MP (Wide), f/1.7, OIS 10 MP (3× Telephoto), OIS 10 MP (10× Periscope Telephoto), OIS 12 MP (Ultra-Wide), 120° Laser Autofocus Multi-directional PDAF LED Flash HDR Panorama Expert RAW Nightography 100× Space Zoom 3× Optical Zoom 10× Optical Zoom", "Selfie camera": "12 MP, f/2.2 Dual Pixel PDAF HDR", "Video recording": "8K @30fps 4K @30/60fps 1080p up to 240fps Super Steady Video HDR10+ Video" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging (Wireless PowerShare)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (market dependent)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 (Wi-Fi 7 available on select regional variants) Tri-band Wi-Fi Dual-band support (market dependent) Wi-Fi Direct Mobile Hotspot (Wi-Fi Tethering)", "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Under-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass (Magnetometer) Barometer Face Unlock (software-based) Auto Brightness Sensor (Ambient Light) Virtual Proximity Sensing Motion & Gesture Recognition Samsung Knox security integration S Pen detection and hover sensing", "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 1, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18": 96.3, "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra": 90 }, "leader": "apple-iphone-18" }, { "category": "camera", "label": "Camera", "weight": 20, "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18": 97, "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra": 98 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra": 69.6 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18": 100, "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18": 38.7, "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra": 87.5 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "apple-iphone-18": 99.7, "samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra": 100 }, "leader": null } ], "unscored": [ "Battery & charging" ] }, "differences": [ "Apple iPhone 18 costs PKR 5,000 less.", "Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra charges 18W faster.", "Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra ships with 1,012 GB more storage.", "Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?", "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most." }, { "question": "What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in Pakistan?", "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 is listed at PKR 384,999 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at PKR 389,999. That makes Apple iPhone 18 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?", "answer": "Apple iPhone 18 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 runs the Apple A19 Bionic while Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm)." } ], "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.", "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)." }