Wait for the s24. The s23u is great and I just got it but I should’ve just waited tbh. The s23u is a curved screen and most people like flat. Also, the s24 will be faster. Thats not to say the s23 isn’t. It’s still a beast of a phone. I would hang on for another couple of months.

The s23 and s23+ cameras are good too. The ultras just has some extra stuff. Idk how the 14 pro max feels but the ultra is boxy and big. I have small bands but I like bigger phones. It’s not uncomfortable for me. I think it’s preference. I have heard people say iphone is more comfy but I have heard people say s23u is more comfy. I would say look up YouTube videos about all there phone cameras to be able to make your choice.

If you can wait for the s25 if you want a flat screen. If you still want a good phone and don’t care then go for the s23u. I did this year from iphone and love it.

I do not know the dates but iphone 4, 5, 8, 11 and now I switched to an s23 ultra as main phone and iPhone 13 as secondary.