Galaxy S23 Plus vs iPhone 16 Pro Max (Unlocked): Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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iPhone 16 Pro Max (Unlocked)
Apple · 2024
$1,199–$1,439
Overall 86/100
Official anchorFull iPhone 16 Pro Max (Unlocked) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Tie
- Best for battery
Tie
- Best for performance
iPhone 16 Pro Max (Unlocked)
- Best value score
Galaxy S23 Plus
- Best overall rubric / for most people
iPhone 16 Pro Max (Unlocked)
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy S23 Plus
82
Worth it
$999–$1,689
iPhone 16 Pro Max (Unlocked)
69
Depends on your priorities
$1,199–$1,439
→ For $1350 with value first: Galaxy S23 Plus edges ahead on this rubric.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S23 Plus | iPhone 16 Pro Max (Unlocked) |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $999–$1,689 | $1,199–$1,439 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Camera | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Display | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall score | 84/100 | 86/100 |
Galaxy S23 Plus — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
iPhone 16 Pro Max (Unlocked) — pros
- • Flagship-class performance
- • Excellent camera system for stills and video
- • Premium display and build quality
Galaxy S23 Plus — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
iPhone 16 Pro Max (Unlocked) — cons
- • Price is high, so value depends heavily on budget and priorities
Galaxy S23 Plus — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
iPhone 16 Pro Max (Unlocked) — best for
- • Photography
- • Gaming
- • Power users