Apple iPhone 18
Apple
PKR 384,999
74/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 18 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Apple iPhone 18 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 384,999 against PKR 389,999.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung
PKR 389,999
90/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra takes it by 15.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Apple iPhone 18 costs PKR 5,000 less.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra charges 10W faster.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a 152 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 384,999 Cheaper | PKR 389,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | Expected March 2027 | February 17, 2023 |
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.0 mm | 163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 174 g (Expected) Better | 233–234 g (varies slightly by market) |
| Water resistance | IP68 (Expected) | IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3 inches | 6.8 inches Better |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 pixels | 1440 × 3088 pixels (QHD+) Better |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision | Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive (1–120Hz) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield / upgraded protection expected | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A20 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency Cores) | 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 | Apple 6-core | Adreno 740 |
| Operating system | iOS 27 | Android 13, One UI 5.1 (Upgradable) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 (256GB version may use UFS 3.1 in some markets) Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | Dual 48 MP + 48 MP Camera Setup | 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 Better |
| Selfie camera | 24 MP Better | 12 MP, f/2.2 Dual Pixel PDAF HDR |
| Video recording | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision, Cinematic Mode | 8K @30fps 4K @30/60fps 1080p up to 240fps Super Steady Video HDR10+ Video |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (Non-removable) 4000 mAh | Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | Up to 35W wired charging, up to 25W MagSafe wireless charging, Qi2 wireless charging. | 45W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging (Wireless PowerShare) Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM / regional variants | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (market dependent) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (leaked via Broadcom roadmap) | 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 | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor | 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 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Apple iPhone 18 or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Apple iPhone 18 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in Pakistan?
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.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 uses a 48 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 18 or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 carries a 4000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra a 5000 mAh cell, with 35W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 runs the Apple A20 Bionic while Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm).
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