iPhone 15 Pro Max Vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra - ULTIMATE Camera Test!

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  • @Thetechchap
    @Thetechchap  Рік тому +81

    Hey Chaps! Which Phone do you think won??

  • @pdcorlis
    @pdcorlis Рік тому +123

    I’m going to praise both smartphone makers for continuing to compete in the still/video camera race. Having some competition is really making a difference for all of us consumers.

    • @makasete30
      @makasete30 Рік тому +14

      The only right response rather than the usual fanboying.

    • @UchihaObitoJr
      @UchihaObitoJr Рік тому

      Gaming and charging ???

    • @sonjay7914
      @sonjay7914 Рік тому

      Amen♥️

  • @FoxxFire
    @FoxxFire Рік тому +134

    Straight away, I'm so glad you mentioned how it's easy to cherry pick pictures to make one camera look better. That's such an important point. I've seen at least a dozen camera comparisons with the new iPhone; they are against the previous gen iPhone, S23 and Pixel 7 Pro mostly. Some channels have the iPhone winning big, and show a big improvement over the previous gen iPhone. Some show almost no difference between the previous gen iPhone and the new one (and I'm referring to the 15 Pro Max vs 14 Pro Max), and show that the S23 does better in most scenarios. I can't stand when a reviewer looks at the edge of a photo and says it is more blurred than the edge of the same photo from a different phone but does not mention the focus point; obviously if you're focusing on a closer subject there will be natural blur in the background compared to focusing on something that is further away, in which case everything will be in focus and sharper. Anyway, sorry for the tangent....just wanted to appreciate your comment since I have not heard anyone else mention that, and that has bugged me throughout the comparisons i have watched.

    • @Thetechchap
      @Thetechchap  Рік тому +14

      Thank you - I appreciate that :)

    • @L1ven
      @L1ven Рік тому +2

      Yep and that is why comparisons are pointless in a way. I have been using Oneplus 9 Pro for ages and I havent found a phone that could beat it. Sure I dont have huge zoom but I barely take zoom photos anyway. But I bet I could take better shots with OP9 pro than most people would get with Iphone 15 Pro. With every camera it is more what you shoot and how you shoot than just point and click. That is why I have never liked iPhone. On paper it might be good but the dullness and the lack of vibrance is just total no go for me. I like that the camera gives an artistic touch and not just clinical flat perspective.
      Also I like to take low light shots and well, every year I see iPhone shots in low light I am like meh nope fuck that. The photo you take should capture the moment and not just be technically flat perception of what the device see.
      And it was kinda funny when I had OP6 back in the day that was bashed in every youtube channel for shitty camera. My sister back then had iPhone 11 Pro and it was utterly bad compared to OP6. It was the point I realized that everything you see in youtube is not real. Hell that iphone 11 pro couldnt take a single picture in low light when that OP6 took sharp images even in almost no light at all. But it is all about who takes the picture.
      I am still waiting for comparison video where someone takes shots with both phones on same subject but from different angles and with different settings. I dont care to see how they take identical photos I want to see what is the BEST they can get in certain light, scenery and subject.

    • @21tmitch
      @21tmitch Рік тому

      Yesss! Also small differences in focus points, camera position and lighting all change the photos (or how the phones process the photos) Even taking photos at home trying to compare to phones I see how small things I do can change the photo on either phone. Comparisons like this aren't as helpful as I wish they were.

  • @DrYawningMoon
    @DrYawningMoon Рік тому +86

    I am a Samsung person but can definitely say Apple has upped their game in photos department as well.

  • @Skorcch
    @Skorcch Рік тому +331

    S23 for me, the day is almost equivalent but the night and zoom just change the game for me

    • @adrianobushi9720
      @adrianobushi9720 Рік тому +30

      the video astronomically clear, +iphone doesn’t get potato footage when you post on insta or tiktok

    • @Skorcch
      @Skorcch Рік тому +6

      @@adrianobushi9720 it's subjective I like the way that s23 footage looks

    • @rayray29899
      @rayray29899 Рік тому +14

      ​@@adrianobushi9720 This is the only thing I like about apple, the optimized versions of apps and how they compress the photos and videos is very nice, not alot of quality lost.
      But I am sorry I personally prefer android software so Samsung is my go too.

    • @ruxandy
      @ruxandy Рік тому +14

      I have both a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (personal) and an iPhone 14 Pro Max (work), so I can’t complain. I get the best of both worlds. 😅

    • @MitchellN2002nl
      @MitchellN2002nl Рік тому

      I dont think it really is an opinion when one is better then the other.

  • @AleksandrPapeko
    @AleksandrPapeko Рік тому +19

    For me, skin tones are very important. I really like how Pixel Phones handle skin tones.

  • @andrewsimmons5587
    @andrewsimmons5587 Рік тому +63

    Great informative bud... I have a s23 ultra a very good all rounder always been an android user tbh I have friends who have IPhones but still stick to my Samsung.

    • @stevestrong593
      @stevestrong593 Рік тому +1

      same both my mom and brother have iphone I perfer andriod samsung I just feel andriod Gives the user more control

  • @FoxxFire
    @FoxxFire Рік тому +35

    One thing Apple got little credit for is, going from 12mp to 24mp required less 'pixel binning,' which means the effective size of the pixel capturing light is cut by half. Apple was able to make lower light photos actually look better in 24mp, with the ability to capture more light through the sensor, which is pretty cool (since now you have a sharper photo and more detail -- and that doesn't take up too much storage).

    • @dylan8389
      @dylan8389 Рік тому +5

      There is actually the same amount of pixel binning, it still takes a 12mp pixel binned photo but it also takes a full 48mp photo and then combines the two to create a 24mp more detailed image.

    • @rajdesai4592
      @rajdesai4592 Рік тому

      S24 ultra will
      Bring 32mp next year
      Good haptic feedback
      More detailed speakers
      More improved camera
      Titanium body
      2500 nits display brightness
      8gen3

    • @williamg7138
      @williamg7138 Рік тому

      Woo-hoo! Go apple 💀💀💀

    • @peteradeosun6736
      @peteradeosun6736 Рік тому

      You don't know how pixel binning works. 48mp can never bin to 24 mp.

    • @InsighterofTech
      @InsighterofTech Рік тому

      @@rajdesai4592s23 ultra will be better, they’re going like the s22s the snapdragon will be made by Samsung and the exynos is also split

  • @sammyt3514
    @sammyt3514 Рік тому +87

    The image quality is so close between these two that you can safely base your choice on your brand/software preference and be sure you'd end up with a great camera phone. Of the two,I'd pick the Samsung since I like the more versatile camera system (that 10x zoom is crazy, and Samsung is rumored to lose it in favor of a 5x on the S24 Ultra, so get it while you can!) and I much prefer Android to iOS.

    • @konradc12
      @konradc12 Рік тому +4

      I agree about the Samsung 10x zoom. I have got photos that my Lumix compacts would only be capable of. The other mode I use sometimes is the 50mp mode. If I taking a view photo like ones I took from Alexander Palace in London, I use the 200mp for one general photo. I can crop in different areas of that one photo. Most times the standard 12.5mp is fine for most situations. As for the S24 rumours, if true about the 5x change, I would still go for the S23 Ultra which hopefully be cheaper when next models realise. The other rumour is the SoC - Exynos coming back!

    • @gigamoment
      @gigamoment Рік тому +2

      10x is the same as 240mm lens. How often do you actually use such lens in a camera? The range of 24-70 is the standard zoom and you can do amazing things with that range. 240mm on a smartphone is simply a gimmick.

    • @sammyt3514
      @sammyt3514 Рік тому +12

      @@gigamoment Different people use their camera phones in different ways and what is a 'gimmick' to you is a valuable feature to someone else. I happen to attend a lot of sports events/concerts where the 10x would be invaluable for MY use.

    • @gigamoment
      @gigamoment Рік тому

      @@sammyt3514 If you know about photography, you should know that a focal length of 240mm requires much better equipment than a size of a smartphone can provide. 240mm isn't and will never be in the league for smartphones due to the physical size. So whatever your needs, it's a gimmick no matter what

    • @PSy84
      @PSy84 Рік тому

      @@sammyt3514too bad you’re not in VIP or close to stage tickets

  • @keithfromireland
    @keithfromireland Рік тому +17

    For me, I think iPhone wins overall, sound quality sounds away better, colours are legit and taking burst shots is faster than the S23 Ultra, but in night mode there is some lens glare. Also this is my honest opinion, not to be judged

    • @CarloFriscia
      @CarloFriscia Рік тому +6

      Just a few considerations if I may...
      Tom didn't shoot at 200mpx, other than in one picture.
      Shutter lag on S23 is slower because Samsung prioritises quality over speed, but you can change it.
      Overall (to me!) this looked like an unfair comparison.

    • @Pablo-vn9hn
      @Pablo-vn9hn Рік тому

      Cant the shutter lag be solved by holding the button and dragging down?

    • @PSy84
      @PSy84 Рік тому

      @@CarloFrisciathe problem is quality is still bad…and shutter speed is so important so you take moments in your life the way you intended…not delayed like blinked eye or moved object or person already due to shutter lag

    • @DeadPiixxel
      @DeadPiixxel Рік тому +2

      You're honest opinions can still be judged

    • @CarloFriscia
      @CarloFriscia Рік тому

      @@PSy84 The problem is not quality, Tom used the 12mpx camera. And the shutter lag speed, as I said, can be changed...

  • @sinanmamed
    @sinanmamed Рік тому +36

    ▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎ Both are great. But I prefer S23 Ultra 🎉

  • @leeweber85
    @leeweber85 Рік тому +14

    I have the iPhone 15 pro max, and thus far I’m not very impressed with the camera. It’s okay, but not as spectacular as I was expecting. Was taking some candid shots at a wedding and mostly all were not useable photos. Honestly find 5x range isn’t very common to use and would prefer to have better optical quality in that 3x-5x range. They screwed up not having a 3x lens in the pro max. For video it’s pretty good, just not for photos which is 90% of my use.

    • @Lumen777_
      @Lumen777_ Рік тому

      Returned mine for this reason. I’m an eBay seller and it was un-usable for close up shots. Couldn’t even photograph a serial number or individual stones on a ring without blur and grain. A navy blue with crocodile texture bracelet for example looked jet black with zero texture. What would eBay customers think ?!!!I also shoot concerts from the front row. Every photo blurry . Also video footage…Microphones now too small and thin with aweful sound pickup. No proper focal lengths for stuff at an average distance so performers distort…went back to my iPhone 12 pro max so fast. They needs to add lenses and not take one away …degraded the quality and capacities as they all crop into each other. And don’t get me started on the ai tech in the photos filling in info , color, and noise reduction without consent ….last thing. Still makes me angry…I filmed a car meet and a drift race…15 pro max picked up audio of the cars engines and revving so bad it sounded tinny and thin…was too embarrassed to post..a total disgrace to those powerful cars engines and warping the shape of the cars!!!!

  • @flawedhypothesis
    @flawedhypothesis Рік тому +17

    If you’ve got children, pets or similarly moving subjects just go with the iPhone. The slightest bit of movement turns your precious moment into dog food on the Samsung thanks to that shutter lag. How/why they haven’t fixed that over the generations of Galaxy phones is mystery to me.

    • @jakebrown2235
      @jakebrown2235 Рік тому +4

      Thank you for saying it. No one ever mentions shutter speed and it’s a HUGE deal

    • @arvandvarahram
      @arvandvarahram Рік тому +1

      I have for this manual settings with higher shutter speed => no problem at all. If you used the auto mode, just configure it accordingly in Camera Assistant.

    • @Hhhh22222-w
      @Hhhh22222-w Рік тому +3

      Just swipe down on the shutter button, it takes multiple pics

    • @Thetechchap
      @Thetechchap  Рік тому

      Yep good point

    • @Pablo-vn9hn
      @Pablo-vn9hn Рік тому

      ​@@Hhhh22222-wCant beleieve people dont know this

  • @TechnicallyJeff
    @TechnicallyJeff Рік тому +18

    I have to say, the S23 Ultra camera quality with the One UI 6 Android 14 beta is solid. I know you won't do a camera comparison with a beta, but it would be cool to see. When the public Android 14 release comes out later this month you should revisit the comparison 😀

    • @gracem.9769
      @gracem.9769 Рік тому +1

      S23 Ultra for me! 😊

    • @TechnicallyJeff
      @TechnicallyJeff Рік тому

      @@gracem.9769 me too!

    • @yohnetworkx
      @yohnetworkx Рік тому

      Why not do it yourself brother? I saw that you have videos and you make content, maybe that video will make you viral and gain a lot of subscribers

    • @TechnicallyJeff
      @TechnicallyJeff Рік тому +3

      @@yohnetworkx oh I would if I had an iPhone 15 Pro Max to test with

  • @re-v
    @re-v Рік тому +10

    I was amazed by shooting the 10:14 video on the iPhone. It looks like a professional camera. The Sony cameras are really great. I liked the colors, with the reflections of the sun on the buildings and on the skin of the face.

  • @MrEmiroglu53
    @MrEmiroglu53 Рік тому +13

    Thanks!
    1) If you want to take many photos in a row on the S23 Ultra, just slide the shutter button down. Takes photos endlessly. That's why this part of your comparison is incorrect.
    2)The Zoom thing seemed ridiculous to me too. I thought it was broken. However, if you press and hold where you want to focus, it fixes it there and it doesn't shake at all. Get as close as you want. Since I just bought the phone 2 days ago, I don't know if there is another setting for this. But as you explained in the video, the camera will not wobble.

    • @fahgames9220
      @fahgames9220 4 місяці тому

      Isso mesmo amigo, tem galera que faz vídeo mais n faz corretamente por n saber o celular do jeito certo, termina cagando o vídeo, obs, eu tenho um s23 ultra

  • @cabletow
    @cabletow Рік тому +14

    For me..a 7 pro user.. The s23 better.... Apart from the occasional milky over exposure.. Solved by turning down the exposure.. Touch and hold the screen and reduce it slightly... However great comparison. But cameras are pretty much equal.. What about the heating and the battery.. That is s big turn off for me

  • @Onlyme.n.u
    @Onlyme.n.u Рік тому +9

    Mate, I also think the iPhone 15 pro max is better for taking video. As for taking photos, it's a bit difficult to choose. By the way, do you have any overheating problem with the iPhone?

    • @Thetechchap
      @Thetechchap  Рік тому

      It does get quite hot yes - but i measured it versus the 14 Pro max and temps were similar

  • @ludwigtheholyblade79
    @ludwigtheholyblade79 Рік тому +2

    @9:57 Iphone is the winner. S23 completely forgot to capture a person in the background..lol

  • @CarloFriscia
    @CarloFriscia Рік тому +4

    Hi Tom!
    Did you shoot on 200mpx on the S23?
    I have it, and the quality of your pics is nowhere near what I have achieved with this phone...

    • @Thetechchap
      @Thetechchap  Рік тому +1

      I shot 200MP for that single shot of the cathedral, otherwise the default 12MP

    • @CarloFriscia
      @CarloFriscia Рік тому

      @@Thetechchap Now I see 😉

  • @basit600
    @basit600 Рік тому +25

    Bro dynamic range is better on s23 ultra even on video.. I think so ..overall going for s23 ultra my dream phone

    • @Noah-cv4zo
      @Noah-cv4zo Рік тому +1

      Contrast is definitely higher on s23 but I think most of these samples, the iphone wins out in actual dynamic range. I’d be curious what the raw files have to show in terms of dynamic range from both contenders

  • @danthompson489
    @danthompson489 Рік тому +9

    It’s a give and take, some scenarios are better on one or the other but like you say I think reliability wise and for the shutter speed alone the iPhone is hard to beat.

  • @coolcos24
    @coolcos24 Рік тому +16

    Both basically great in good lighting, the zoom unmatched on the S23 but the video on the iPhone takes the win. Shutter lag is key so apple def a lil better.

  • @TheKpc137
    @TheKpc137 Рік тому +4

    In regards to the shooting speed, I’m a bit bothered that you, like others on twitter mention the iPhone’s default shooting speed is much faster. On Samsung, there’s an option to take photos faster with a slight hit to quality which sounds like a poor tradeoff at first, until you realize that iPhone has the same setting except it is on by default. I don’t see anyone mention this, and if you turn off the degrading algorithm, its speed becomes very similar to the s23 ultra.
    It just feels disingenuous to not mention it when iPhone is always praised for speed.

    • @omarabdu2484
      @omarabdu2484 Рік тому

      Are you sure of what you say?

    • @Datoda
      @Datoda Рік тому

      ​@@omarabdu2484 He's likely referring to Samsungs 'Burst Mode', which takes pictures rapidly like what he tried to do in the quick fire test. Since there's not really any information on what it can do I tried it on my S9 Plus and in 10 seconds (which was the time he did his test in) it took the maximum of 100 photos. That is way more than the iPhone did. Obviously the normal camera won't be as fast because there's a feature literally made for that and it doesn't have to be.

  • @AntoG4RS
    @AntoG4RS Рік тому +7

    if you take picture with Expert RAW (even saving all in JPEG) the camera quality would be much better for exposure, colors and details. The downside is that it is slower.. but I think it is however better than shooting with the camera app.

    • @Thetechchap
      @Thetechchap  Рік тому +2

      I've had mixed experience shooting in Expert Raw - sometimes it loses it's edge in dynamic range

  • @radu7189
    @radu7189 Рік тому +6

    Oppo and Honor have now very competitive cameras, not forget Huawei and Vivo with very good hardware

    • @Thetechchap
      @Thetechchap  Рік тому

      True - but they often fall down in Video / Selfie departments - as overall package, I think the iPhone/Samsung (and also Pixel) are the best options. Although in China, Huawei is arguably the best.

    • @Noah-cv4zo
      @Noah-cv4zo Рік тому

      Huawei honestly was a couple years ahead of the competition with its 20 and 30 series. I can only imagine it’s gotten better since then. It’s a bummer they’re no longer an option in much of the world now (at least not in if you want google play)

  • @DESTRIAZ
    @DESTRIAZ Рік тому +7

    As an iphone user, the s23 ultra still comes out on top. The only reason i stick with using an iphone is social applications camera quality. Instagram and snapchat photos and video quality are so much better on the iphone. With the s23 ultra i would have to take the photo on the native camera app and then upload rather than just using the application’s camera.

    • @iLuseMy1v1s
      @iLuseMy1v1s Рік тому

      You know you can use the camera then upload to ig right? Snapchat uses the actual camera now too.

    • @Hhhh22222-w
      @Hhhh22222-w Рік тому +1

      ​@@iLuseMy1v1sno the iphones have an ios version which is optimised for the apps, hence why it looks better

    • @DESTRIAZ
      @DESTRIAZ Рік тому

      @@iLuseMy1v1s thats what I said. I’d usually have to use the native camera and then upload rather than using the application’s camera. And snapchat although it is optimized for the s23 ultra, it still isn’t anywhere as good as the way the iOS version works. I still prefer the quality that comes out the native camera app on the s23 ultra and then upload to sc.

    • @iLuseMy1v1s
      @iLuseMy1v1s Рік тому +1

      @@DESTRIAZ I guess if I would have read the entire comment I would have seen that lol my bad

    • @victuringan1429
      @victuringan1429 Рік тому +1

      Still can't use S23 Ultra as a daily camera. Shutter lag gives me a lot of blurry pictures.

  • @mistertech332
    @mistertech332 Рік тому +12

    S23 ultra
    you hear an error the IPhone zoom sensor is not 1/1.28'
    1/3.1'
    of main sensor 1/1.3'

  • @ItsKIARAS
    @ItsKIARAS Рік тому +15

    Definitely preference at this point I prefer s23 ultra 🙃

  • @Garret141076
    @Garret141076 Рік тому +29

    One of the most honest reviews without bias and cherrypicking. I have the S23Ultra right now and like android more than iOS but if I'm honest I think the 15 Pro camera is a little bit better overall.

    • @Rash7
      @Rash7 Рік тому +5

      Yeah same, S23 Ultra user here. The ipbone has the better camera now. However, where I live, I got my S23 Ultra brand new for 875USD. The 15 pro max here costs about 1600USD. Iphone camera is good, and better. But is it nearly twice the price better? Absolutely not. Happy with my S23 Ultra!

    • @sharifa6143
      @sharifa6143 Рік тому +1

      I've always been an android user and I believe iPhone has the better camera. the video quality of the iPhone is so much better. one thing I feel Samsung just doesn't seem to be getting right is the portrait mode. idk why but it looks so natural on the iPhone but on the s23 (even previous models for that matter) it looks...weird. I think the only area where the s23 does better is in low light. definitely much better than the iPhone.

    • @magiczny2206
      @magiczny2206 11 місяців тому

      Honestly, I own iPhone 14 Pro Max and watched a lot of comparison for fun between iPhone vs Samsung and I must say that you can’t really go wrong with these two. Both are top notch. I’m also a geek so I like to watch improvement from brand and from systems on the both sides like how Android and how iOS is improving

  • @Adaguflo
    @Adaguflo Рік тому +5

    For me both phones are incredible, I just prefer the colouring of the iPhone in general

  • @fromagetriste
    @fromagetriste Рік тому +6

    you're a great reviewer, i've been following you for years. This vidéo is once again very well done, im a bit surprised how you keep improving , although you said now you work as a team 👌

  • @misooo13
    @misooo13 Рік тому +7

    Hi, thank you for a great comparison! Regarding the Software updates on a Galaxy, I experienced similar problem with my S22 Ultra when I bought it second hand. It had an old security update and it could not update automatically. I solved it with installing some of the Samsung app - I think it was Smart Switch on my PC. And then I connected the phone via cable to the PC, and I updated it with that app. Since then, the updates are happening automatically again.

  • @haribabunaidu2148
    @haribabunaidu2148 Рік тому +133

    S23 Ultra is still the undisputed camera king

    • @BucNas7y
      @BucNas7y Рік тому +26

      Hahaha. Samsung user here and the iPhone is better no doubt.

    • @ernstt1616
      @ernstt1616 Рік тому

      ​@blurred_clarity_8786 Same, the loops Samsung fanboys jump through is the reason Samsung will never be king. They think theyre helping but their just making our phones worse without constructive critisim. They are in every comment section yapping/being dense.

    • @MzwandileHarmans
      @MzwandileHarmans Рік тому +14

      Yeah 15 pro max just has superior camera between these two

    • @hidingly
      @hidingly Рік тому +8

      idk if it’s just me but the 15 pro max has been taking horrible pictures 😭 my 13 pro max did so much better

    • @sonjay7914
      @sonjay7914 Рік тому +6

      LoL I'm a samsung fan but iphone's photos and especially videos were better overall

  • @FanBoy0189
    @FanBoy0189 Рік тому +17

    For me, the photos from the 15 Pro Max has this "you can edit it afterwards" vibe while the S23 Ultra's is kinda already sharable in the get go. Both are great though! For video, well Samsung is going towards the right direction, but the iPhone still takes it.

    • @intouch8789
      @intouch8789 Рік тому

      100%

    • @Eliza-QN9
      @Eliza-QN9 Рік тому +2

      I really like this comment.
      No body thought Samsung would be stepping up to iPhone in the video category. Clearly apple is starting to feel the heat.

    • @yohnetworkx
      @yohnetworkx Рік тому

      @@Eliza-QN9 As they should, competition is always good specially to us consumers, I hope that samsung will also find a way to update their phones as early as pixel got their update, because that's the one holding me back to samsung.

  • @AM_9924
    @AM_9924 Рік тому +42

    Overall I prefer the results of the iPhone but the Samsung also did a good job. Can’t go wrong with either. Let’s see if Apple step up their Zoom game next year.

    • @kalaalfi33
      @kalaalfi33 Рік тому

      I need the zoom of s23 ultra in iPhone

    • @gigglybeast
      @gigglybeast Рік тому

      @@jacksparrow2351iPhone needs a 3x to bridge the gap.

    • @neilmcguinness4422
      @neilmcguinness4422 Рік тому

      ​@@kalaalfi33It would cost Apple too much to produce. It is costing Samsung too much also, which is one reason why it is being dropped for a 5x optical zoom with a 50Mp sensor in the S24 Ultra. The S23 Ultra will be the eternal zoom king.

    • @yohnetworkx
      @yohnetworkx Рік тому

      Apple won't up their zoom because samsung will now follow iphone and google with their zoom capability it is rumored that their S24 series will remove the 10x Zoom and will go to 5x Zoom for better quality, so 5x might be standard for couple of years unless they'd find a way to get a good quality in zoom 10x on low lights

  • @timmy3822
    @timmy3822 Рік тому +23

    I'm surrpised by how much better, at least to my ears, the iPhone sounded over the S23 internal mic. Some really nice improvements to day time shooting for iPhone from my base 13 which I'm looking forward to. Samsungs tendency to oversaturate their images has always been an off putting "feature" for me, although there's no doubting the incredible performance of that 10x zoom lens, wow!
    It's a shame though that us iOS fans have to pick between the 3x and 5 zoom. 3x offers a really nice focal length for portraits but the 5x is really needed for any sort of distance photography. I'm an aviation nut, so I attend airshows quite frequently and it's always been frustrating not having a realiable zoom option for iPhone. Finally I'll be able to get nice quality photos of aircraft on the ramp or taxiway. The real test will be catching them in flight during a display, the lesser shutter lag on iPhone could make or break such shots.
    Excellent comparisson video as always Tom, looks like you had a lot of fun around London :).

  • @mrmysterious6006
    @mrmysterious6006 Рік тому +9

    What is actually strange is that on paper and the reviews, any phone can be made to look better than the other.
    However I have found in real life,
    When comparing the iPhone 15 pro Max and s23 ultra the screen on the Samsung has better colours and is sharper and clearer and better to look at.
    Same with the camera.
    The s23 takes better shots and are sharper.
    Videos I haven't really tested properly.
    The Samsung panel is also more responsive to touch.
    Other reviewers never mention any of this.

  • @5610jay
    @5610jay Рік тому +3

    You can’t go wrong with either phone. Both phones are really good

  • @Тарас-у7к
    @Тарас-у7к Рік тому +3

    at this point camera comparison becomes just as pointless as interface speed comparison. Both are very good and most people won't see difference on

  • @georgethanos2063
    @georgethanos2063 Рік тому +3

    I have S23 Ultra. The two weaknesses are: oversaturation in good light to a degree that it misses the real colour of things (irritating) and of course the shutter speed causing blurry pictures of moving objects (kids, pets). I have no experience with iphone to compare

    • @shaDMedia
      @shaDMedia Рік тому +2

      You can improve shutter speed ( capture time ) using _camera assistance_ app (free) from galaxy store. I enabled " *Quick tap shutter* " s23u snaps instantly as soon as I press button. Saturation reduces if you turn off scene optimiser in settings.

    • @georgethanos2063
      @georgethanos2063 Рік тому +3

      @@shaDMedia Cheers mate! Yes, have tried both. Scene optimiser does not make any improvement on saturation (do your self some experiment for example with the sky) . The shutter speed setting indeed improves things but only to a small degree and with the expense of quality loss. In any case we shouldn't dig into settings for that. Iphone, Xiaomi and Huawei flagships do not suffer any these....

  • @xingxing85
    @xingxing85 Рік тому +4

    iPhone still has a lens flare problem that Apple refused to fix it’s very disappointing. By the way this is also caught in your video camera mode with iPhone 15 pro max 😅

  • @gigamoment
    @gigamoment Рік тому +1

    I am pretty glad you spent a bit of your time for the RAW comparison. People should know more about RAW because its quality is a lot better than JPEG. It's not obvious when watching from a smartphone screen, but much more obvious when watching from a PC.

  • @anony-mousse8487
    @anony-mousse8487 Рік тому +2

    Honestly are both extremely good cameras for their sizes. S23 U has a bit more white, natural, detailed colors, pro max has saturated colors a bit too much, but on video it's so good

  • @marcomarcon5802
    @marcomarcon5802 Рік тому +1

    The only sunstantial differences, as far I can tell, is LOG is plus for Iphone, and X10 lens is a plus for Galaxy. The rest can be fixed in post if you shoot RAW

  • @nishidrai7951
    @nishidrai7951 Рік тому +2

    Was this all shot with scene optimizer off or on along with lens switch detect?

  • @TheLateJournal
    @TheLateJournal Рік тому +2

    Since almost all of us are viewing these photos on small screens like phones, details don't bother me that much. I'm more into colors, skin tones and overall white balance of a photo. iPhones, if not nailed it every time.

  • @jaylomere
    @jaylomere Рік тому +1

    I love the fact that Samsung releases there phones to the corresponding year it makes it so that the models match. And so they match and also allows for them to refine against competition like Apple.

  • @LoverOfTech
    @LoverOfTech Рік тому +1

    Great work Tom

  • @itsgirlyChannel
    @itsgirlyChannel Рік тому +7

    Been a samsung user for 8 years, i have my Samsung 22+ now i transition to Iphone 15 Pro max. I admit the video stabilization, zooming transition and and crisp video goes to iphone 💯👏

  • @bekovanmimo8785
    @bekovanmimo8785 Рік тому +2

    When it comes to tech reviews, Brits fly on a league of their own, Salute to The Tech Chap and Mrwhosetheboss

  • @mikeBlogic
    @mikeBlogic Рік тому +17

    I think both are equal. The camera is no longer a purchasing decision. What is more important is the software and personally I would always choose Android. Here it is easier to use because it can be customized.

  • @ahmadsabbah521
    @ahmadsabbah521 Рік тому +2

    Great video as usual 👌

  • @King_504
    @King_504 Рік тому +2

    S23U is more versatile, and the uninterrupted display is the icing on the cake

  • @Mordotz
    @Mordotz Рік тому +10

    The actual art piece in the window also looks so much more detailed on the iPhone at 3:22 holy crap... I really am starting to wonder if iPhone 15 Pro Max will be my next phone... but I'm waiting to see the S24 Ultra regardless. While I do feel like Samsung make an incredible camera, the key is the word, consistency, which Apple seems to be far better at in every regard, which also is why I'm for the first time in 13-14 years considering an iPhone

  • @Helsvalkyrie
    @Helsvalkyrie Рік тому +12

    Gotta agree. The iphone is more consistent and better at general pics and video however the Samsung wins at Nighttime mode stuff. I personally dont mind the iPhones nightmode lens flare cause of my Astigmatism but it is noticable side by side as shown by your tests

  • @AnthonyLimo
    @AnthonyLimo Рік тому +8

    It's crazy how close the video on the Samsung has come to Apple. Still better on the iPhone but glad to see Samsung making strides

    • @akagetobimaru1994
      @akagetobimaru1994 Рік тому

      For me i prefer the samsung video more.....
      The iphone is too contrasty n looks odd when looking at the skin....
      Samsung has improved alot i see even in video department

  • @lbeetech
    @lbeetech Рік тому +10

    The iPhone always has an orange tint on the skin. In photos and video... It looks terrible...

  • @vman8126
    @vman8126 Рік тому +1

    On the night "Matilda" shot, the bicycle carriage guy is not blurred on the 15 Pro Max, which he is on the S23, also if you look at the sign itself, you see much more detail in the light explosion behind her on the 15 Pro Max, although I do agree that the backlit sign lettering is better on the S23 and the stone and streets look more natural, but less detailed. I would call it a draw on that particular night scene and overall honestly.

  • @SylePatches
    @SylePatches Рік тому +1

    How can they be the best 2 camera phones you can "get right now" when there is e.g a Huawei?
    Sorry but tech tubers gotta be giving us unbiased contents and not making it obvious we only have Apple, Samsung and Pixel.
    Cuz it seems like y'all have been bought. Such a let down!!!

    • @Thetechchap
      @Thetechchap  Рік тому +1

      Because no sane person should buy a huawei without GMS. Their tech/cameras are fantastic though.

    • @SyleGaming
      @SyleGaming Рік тому

      @@Thetechchap That's true. But your phrase stated "camera phones" and I believe these other brands aside the 3 you mentioned all make "phones". So if the emphasis is on "camera phones" you best be impartial because regardless what one would say about Huawei and GMS, you can't deny their superior camera capabilities. Each person to their opinion but as we respect y'all reviews, it would be more appreciated to choose words right without making it that obvious.

  • @wesley290
    @wesley290 Рік тому +1

    It's the usual story. Have to turn off scene optimiser mode on the Samsung to avoid oversaturated shots.

  • @theknowlodge8294
    @theknowlodge8294 Рік тому +1

    Samsung fans falling over themselves in trying to pretend the Galaxy is anywhere near. This is before we even mention (as the video creator didn’t) LOG format for video, etc. which puts the iPhone absolutely miles ahead.

    • @topdoge2632
      @topdoge2632 Рік тому

      The S23 holds his own, and is better at more than one thing than the iPhone regarding the camera. That while being 8 months older and significantly cheaper.

  • @poncho828
    @poncho828 Рік тому

    Why only compare cameras? In real life situations they're both great quality. Smartphones seem to have reached a plateaus and nitpicking about 1 or 2 more pixels is a stupid argument.

  • @petermorgan4720
    @petermorgan4720 Рік тому +1

    Interesting video. Could you also say something in future videos about how easy they are to use - change settings, customisation etc? I know its not the subject of this video but I've heard that Pixel 7 is limited in this regard, hence my looking at these two instead. Thks.

  • @John.Doe.A.D33R
    @John.Doe.A.D33R Рік тому +1

    S23's turning a regular photo into a portrait picture only works on selfie shots. 😮

  • @SJF15
    @SJF15 Рік тому +4

    I love my cream S23 Ultra, you missed a trick by not going up Lift 109 at Battersea. You would have got some fantastic footage.

  • @YouGotPropofol
    @YouGotPropofol Рік тому +1

    iPhone video looks like you have a permanent sunburn on your forehead.

  • @gadgetreviews1855
    @gadgetreviews1855 Рік тому +1

    Reviewers only talk about features when it comes to iPhone, imagine the 'add portrait effect'
    No one is talking about the auto reply features on android

    • @Thetechchap
      @Thetechchap  Рік тому

      Fair - although this is just a camera comparison :)

  • @gerridhodges4084
    @gerridhodges4084 Рік тому

    which camera and lens are you recording this video with?

  • @victuringan1429
    @victuringan1429 Рік тому +1

    Its 2023 they still can't figure out how to fix the shutter lag? Unacceptable.

  • @MaDFroG88
    @MaDFroG88 Рік тому +7

    Very close battle currently, but s24 ultra early 2024 will be the real deal!

  • @rehanyawar7207
    @rehanyawar7207 Рік тому +1

    Hey Tom which phone between these 2 is giving you better battery life ?

  • @Thomasmcse
    @Thomasmcse Рік тому +2

    Glasses means we are getting older, which is good and bad at the same time. 😉

  • @sweedishpie360
    @sweedishpie360 Рік тому +1

    If you dont like Samsung's oversaturation, you can always edit it later. Takes two seconds.
    Also if you want to save some space, you can save the pictures in HEIF format on the s23 ultra

  • @BucNas7y
    @BucNas7y Рік тому +3

    Camera lag is a big deal for me. My s23 is so slow and the dynamic range isn’t as good as my mates iPhone iPhone easy.

  • @firewulf1
    @firewulf1 Рік тому +2

    some modes give other results, like the portrait mode and regular at night

  • @scotnoco
    @scotnoco Рік тому +6

    Just here to say I appreciate all the effort you put in this videos! fantastic work as always thank you! Keep it up!

  • @DuneDee
    @DuneDee Рік тому +1

    The differences are so microscopic. What sets them apart for me is the 100x zoom. It's a tool in the tool belt that Apple just doesn't provide.

  • @docholliday5184
    @docholliday5184 Рік тому +3

    I really felt like this was unbiased and a great comparison! Nice work

    • @mishellseashell4216
      @mishellseashell4216 6 місяців тому

      Yes I appreciated this as well, I watched the other video he recommended and I found it to be very biased towards the iphone.

  • @vcodxxbeastv633
    @vcodxxbeastv633 8 місяців тому +17

    He sounds so sad when the iPhone loses😂

    • @kunalkanera6709
      @kunalkanera6709 6 місяців тому +1

      And you write these comments when samsung loses. And samsung always loses.😂

    • @bizzybone428
      @bizzybone428 2 місяці тому

      ​@kunalkanera6709 And you write these comments when you are in your feelings every time iPhone takes an L

  • @Christian_Leite
    @Christian_Leite Рік тому +1

    As the hype settles down I can only say Damn what a time to be android user.

  • @ThisIsTechToday
    @ThisIsTechToday Рік тому

    lol, the PTSD of being accused of being paid by a brand. So relatable 😅

    • @Thetechchap
      @Thetechchap  Рік тому

      I’m paid by everyone apparently 😅

  • @alifrahimi1020
    @alifrahimi1020 Рік тому

    Its not about camera anymore.. its about the person know to shoot in good angle and know to control the manual before snap the photo. Both phones are capable of great result. Just choose what you prefer because of your ecosystem and what can help you be better than yesterday.

  • @melvinrimorin7840
    @melvinrimorin7840 4 місяці тому

    Well, this is one of the best camera comparison videos I've seen on UA-cam. Great job, man. Looking at my screen, you look more "you" on the Samsung vs the iPhone, based on how I see you on your pro camera. Plus, pictures and videos just come alive with the Samsung. iPhone's tuning is just too "safe" for my liking. And that zoom, it could be useful for many cases. If you're too far from a stage, for example, and wanted to shoot from afar, Samsung has the edge. So Samsung for me.

  • @sbfmaster23
    @sbfmaster23 9 місяців тому +2

    As a Samsung user for 12 years, the biggest problem is the cameras always getting worse with new updates. But iPhones remain the same.

    • @TontonTechAdventures
      @TontonTechAdventures 8 місяців тому

      I had s10 plus and s21 ultra. The camera get's better and better in my opinion.

  • @FlubFlubber
    @FlubFlubber Рік тому +2

    The lens flare is a real problem with the iPhone. I'm going to buy the S24 Ultra.

  • @paoloenricoleone
    @paoloenricoleone Рік тому

    This feature where you can change the focal point of a portrait, I had it in my Huawei Mate 20 from 2018. I hate how Apple paints old tech as an incredible innovation.

  • @MBJspace01
    @MBJspace01 Рік тому +2

    Damn, he caught us in 4K with both iPhone and Samsung at the start of the video!
    Putting that aside, it's very difficult to choose which phone is better in terms of camera especially with that 8K resolution Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has.

  • @zhichaohe320
    @zhichaohe320 Рік тому +7

    iPhone all the way! Just bought 15 plus thanks to your review! Well done!!🎉

  • @orjosseo8764
    @orjosseo8764 Рік тому +2

    I respect your reviews, but s23 is still the best for me. Aside from dual sim, good photography , the price is practically right.

  • @1c2reative
    @1c2reative Рік тому +1

    Samsung clipping those highlights right on the cue 🙂
    Fascinating how it seems to translate from the days of the S5 model. Till this day

  • @sanfury
    @sanfury Рік тому +2

    i have an s23 ultra but the 15 pro max looks better in many shots, still both are amazing phones i iust use the s23u because i like android

  • @saladmaster1392
    @saladmaster1392 Рік тому +7

    Awesome video although felt kinda more rushed than usual. Nice of u stand up for Mr. Boss
    Scene optimizer off helps remove the oversaturtion and overbrightening on most photos.
    But still would agree iPhone does people and pets more accurately. Sammy better for scenes/landscapes with SO turned off. Also s23 low light is significantly better..even video which didn't expect.
    So easy choice...if u take most photos in great light or portrait iPhone has the edge. Lowlight photos or video Sammy has edge.
    Again with scene optimizer off you get much more natural shots and one step further download camera assistant in galaxy store and it integrates into photo app. Go into settings and then into camera assistant and Turn softening on medium or high to get much nicer softer unprocessed images.
    Anyways same story. Iphone come out ,does few things slightly better and now wait for s24 and back we go again.
    Appreciate the video. 👍

  • @darthbroda
    @darthbroda Рік тому +1

    I must be one of the few who would have liked to see the Xiaomi 13 pro in the comparison lol, for me it has been the best camera phone this year

  • @Bstky73
    @Bstky73 Рік тому

    You were in a hurry to compare. You should have waited for the One UI 6 update for Samsung and then compared the two devices.

  • @williamwallace410
    @williamwallace410 Рік тому

    When comparing iphone to galaxy, only 1 photo mode is used for the comparison, but there are more photo modes on iphone. Some people say the galaxy looks better because of more saturation, but there is a vivid photo mode on iphone which does a similar style. So there is more to it when comparing.

  • @jvkedavies
    @jvkedavies Рік тому +2

    How about Pixel 7 Pro? Both have 5x lenses, would be nice to see which software is handling it better 🙂

    • @Thetechchap
      @Thetechchap  Рік тому +1

      Great question - I'm waiting a week to include the Pixel 8 Pro :)

    • @jvkedavies
      @jvkedavies Рік тому

      @@Thetechchap fair enough. Thanks for doing this. Love your channel 🫶

    • @lukemothug
      @lukemothug Рік тому

      Go with the 8 Pro.

  • @jkid323
    @jkid323 Рік тому +1

    it's funny how now reviewers want to talk about pro log but always ignore Samsung pro mode (pictures/videos) and never talk about how Samsung can record full HD 120 but ya that will always get ignored

    • @Thetechchap
      @Thetechchap  Рік тому +1

      But the iPhone can record Full HD 120 slo-mo as well? I can't cover every single feature of each phone though - I try to talk about the bigger/more fundamental aspects

  • @emmakusvlog1775
    @emmakusvlog1775 Рік тому +1

    Check one of your group pics with the guy you said he doesn't look pinky, but on s23ultra made him look pinky can also be seen picky on the iPhone as well. Check up!!😅😅😅😅

  • @zari_mk
    @zari_mk Рік тому

    I just want to know which camera are you recording your video