| Name | Apple iPhone 12 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| MSRP | $829 | $1199.99 |
| Released | Oct 2020 | Feb 2023 |
| Availability | Discontinued | Available |
| Check price: | Amazon | Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system (OS) | iOS 14.1 | Android 13 |
| Latest OS update? | iOS 18.2.1 | Android 14 |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Display size (inch) | 6.1″ | 6.8″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 2532×1170 | 3088×1440 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 19.5:9 | 19.3:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 460 PPI | 500 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| Refresh rate (max) | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| GPU | Apple GPU, 4 cores | Adreno 740 |
| CPU cores | 6-core | 8-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 3.1 GHz | 3.36 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 4 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 64 | 128 | 256 | 256 | 512 | 1024 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera layout | ||
| Primary (wide) | 12 MP | 200 MP |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | ❌ | 10 MP Periscope + 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | ❌ | 10× + 3× |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera features | ||
| Photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8K video? | ❌ | 24/30 fps |
| 4K video? | 24/30/60 fps | 30/60 fps |
| 1080p video? | 30/60/120/240 fps | 30/60/240/960 fps |
| Other resolutions? | 720p@30 fps | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera layout | ||
| Primary | 12 MP wide | 12 MP wide |
| Secondary | SL 3D (depth/bio) | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera features | ||
| Face recognition? | Face ID | Face unlock |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4K selfie video? | 24/30/60 fps | 30/60 fps |
| 1080p selfie video? | 25/30/60/120 fps | 30 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ✔ | ✔ |
| eSIM? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cellular networks | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6e |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 2815 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | 20 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging? | 15 Watt | 15 Watt |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Build & materials | ||
| IP-Code | IP68 | IP68 |
| Screen material | Ceramic Shield glass | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back material | Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Layout & design | ||
| Selfie camera placement? | Notch | Punch hole |
| Fingerprint sensor? | ❌ | Under display |
| Special design features? | Ring/silent switch | Built-in stylus storage |
| Color options: | Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple | Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 14.67×7.15×0.74 | 16.34×7.81×0.89 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 5.78×2.81×0.29 | 6.43×3.07×0.35 |
| Weight (gram): | 164 | 234 |
| Weight (oz): | 5.78 | 8.25 |
| In the box | ||
| Cables? | USB-C to Lightning | USB-C to C |
| Charger? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Adapters? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other | SIM tool, Apple sticker | S-Pen, SIM tool |
| More info | ||
| Model numbers | A2403, A2172, A2402, A2404, iPhone13,2 | SM-S918 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User guide |
| Official site link: | Apple.com | Samsung.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Amazon |
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