Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 6, 2026.
iPhone 15 Pro Max
38 refurbished offers across 8 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 256, 512 GB
Galaxy S23 Ultra
19 refurbished offers across 5 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 256, 512 GB
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | September 12, 2023 | February 1, 2023 |
| Launch OS | iOS 17 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | QHD+ |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | A17 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1024 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1024 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 48 MP (Main, 24mm, f/1.78, sensor-shift OIS), 12 MP (Ultra Wide, 13mm, f/2.2, 120deg FOV), 12 MP (2x Telephoto, 48mm, f/1.78, sensor-shift OIS), 12 MP (5x Telephoto, 120mm, f/2.8, tetraprism, 3D sensor-shift OIS) | 200 MP (Wide, F1.7, FOV 85deg), 12 MP (Ultra-Wide, F2.2, FOV 120deg), 10 MP (Telephoto, 3x optical zoom, F2.4, FOV 36deg), 10 MP (Telephoto, 10x optical zoom, F4.9, FOV 11deg) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 234 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m up to 30 min, IEC 60529) | IP68 (submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes) |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G mmWave | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Which one to pick
These lines come only from the data on this page. You decide based on your budget and what you do with the phone.
Galaxy S23 Ultra costs 20% less than iPhone 15 Pro Max at 256 GB, grade A, from $2.299.900 against $2.861.000.
iPhone 15 Pro Max has refurbished offers in more compared shops, 8 against 5.
Choose the iPhone 15 Pro Max if...
- you want the newer one: it came out in September 22, 2023, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra in February 1, 2023.
- you want more shops to compare: 8 shops with a refurbished offer, versus 5 for the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Choose the Galaxy S23 Ultra if...
- you want the lowest price: it costs 20% less than the iPhone 15 Pro Max at 256 GB, grade A, from $2.299.900 versus $2.861.000.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper refurbished, the iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is cheaper. It costs 20% less at 256 GB, grade A, from $2.299.900 versus $2.861.000 for the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Which is newer, the iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is newer. It came out in September 22, 2023 and the Galaxy S23 Ultra in February 1, 2023, according to their spec sheets.
How many shops have offers for the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has refurbished offers in 8 shops and the Galaxy S23 Ultra in 5 shops.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 Pro Max - Tech Specs - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- Apple unveils iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max · September 28, 2026
Galaxy S23 Ultra