iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S23 Ultra, which one takes the best photos?

The iPhone 15 Pro Max hit the market withfull of promises. Apple presented it as the “more sophisticated than ever". Following these very laudatory statements from the firm, many people wanted to verify their accuracy.

This is particularly the case of9to5mac, who had tried tocompare the quality of photos from the iPhone 15 Pro Max with those of an SLR camera. Final result: the SLR takes better photos, but the Apple smartphone defends itself rather well. However, this type of comparison may seem unfair given that smartphone lenses are very limited due to their size. What manufacturers are achieving with cell phone cameras is already exceptional and was once unimaginable.

Furthermore, if we want to make a slightly fairer comparison, it seems preferable to compare the 15 Pro Max's camera with that of a competitor. This is what Andrew Lanxon ofCNETrecently comparing Apple's latest iPhone Pro Max with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Let's see together what it is.

Day comparison

iPhone 15 Pro Max, main objective:

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, objectif principal :

iPhone 15 Pro Max, ultra grand angle :

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, ultra grand angle :

iPhone 15 Pro Max, zoom x5 :

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, zoom x3 :

In these first shots, the colors seem more vivid on the S23, whether with the main lens or the wide-angle. But does this vibrancy reflect the actual colors captured in the moment, or is it the result of over-processing? We have our own idea.

Some will appreciate the vividness of the colors which seems exaggerated on the Samsung, while others will prefer the naturalness of the iPhone.

Night comparison

Now let's see who takes the best low-light photos.

iPhone 15 Pro Max, main lens, night mode:

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, main lens, night mode:

iPhone 15 Pro Max, mode nuit, ultra grand angle :

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, mode nuit, ultra grand angle :

iPhone 15 Pro Max, 5x zoom, night mode:

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, zoom x3, mode nuit :

Verdict, who takes the best photos?

Both phones capturephotos of remarkable quality. Photos are sharp no matter the conditions. Aside from a well-noted color treatment for the S23, it is difficult to give a winner.

So who do you think takes the best photos?