Apple iPhone XS Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note9
Display
Size
Resolution
Technology
OLED
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body
84.29 %
83.51 %
Features
HDR video support, Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Processor
GPU
Apple 4-core GPU
Adreno 630
RAM
Internal storage
64GB, not expandable
128GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 512 GB
OS
iOS (13.x, 12.x)
Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity
3179 mAh
4000 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
Camera
Rear
Dual camera
Dual camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera
12 MP (Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor)
12 MP (Telephoto, OIS, Autofocus)
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features
OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, EIS
Front
7 MP (Wide Angle, HDR)
8 MP (Wide Angle, Autofocus)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.4 oz (184 g)
the average is 6.4 oz (184 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Stainless steel
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Water, Dust; IP 68
Biometrics
3D Face unlock
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light, Stylus
Colors
Gold, Silver, Space gray
Midnight black, Ocean blue, Cloud silver, Lavender purple
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD)
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data Speed
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM, eSIM
Nano SIM
HD Voice
Yes
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones
No 3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Features
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
Lightning
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features
Charging, Headphones port
Charging, OTG, Video out
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)
NFC, ANT+
Shopping information
In The Box
EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
S Pen, USB Cable, Earphones, SIM removal tool, USB power adaptor, USB connector, Pen, nibs, Tweezer, Clear cover case, Quick start guide, USB connector leaflet.
MSRP
$ 1099
$ 1000
