Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) vs Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
OLED
Screen-to-body ratio
80.51 %
84.52 %
Features
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR video support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Quad camera
Triple camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Phase detection autofocus
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.8"; Pixel size: 0.9 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm
Second camera
10 megapixels
12 megapixels
Hardware Features
Telephoto, Autofocus
Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.9"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 52 mm
Third camera
8 megapixels
12 megapixels
Hardware Features
Ultra-wide
Ultra-wide, Sapphire crystal lens cover
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 12 mm; Sensor size: 1/4"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 13 mm
Fourth camera
5 megapixels
Hardware Features
Depth information
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 24 mm; Sensor size: 1/5"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD)
Features
Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording
Front
24 megapixels
12 megapixels
Features
Digital image stabilization (EIS), High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Slow-motion videos
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (173 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (173 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Back: Glass; Frame: Stainless steel
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Biometrics
2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
3D Face unlock
Colors
Black, Pink, Blue
Gold, Silver, Space gray, Midnight green
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5 mm jack
Lightning
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
Album art cover, Background playback
Dolby Atmos
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio
FM
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660
Apple A13 Bionic APL1W85
Processor
GPU
Adreno 512
Apple-designed 4 core
RAM
Internal storage
128 GB
64 GB, not expandable
Available to use
108.9 GB
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 512 GB
OS
Android (8.0 Oreo), Samsung Experience UI
iOS (13.x)
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Lightning
Features
Mass storage device
Location
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Apple Pay
Other
NFC, ANT+, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 40, 41
Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
Data
Dual SIM
Yes
SIM type
Nano SIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
HD Voice
Yes
VoLTE
Yes
Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
3969 mAh
Type
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
Internet use
3G: 13 hours; LTE: 15 hours; Wi-Fi: 15 hours
Music playback
112.00 hours
80.00 hours
Video playback
19.00 hours
20.00 hours
Phone features
Notifications
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Oct 18, 2018
Sep 25, 2019
Measured SAR
Head
0.24 W/kg
1.00 W/kg
Body
0.84 W/kg
0.99 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.58 W/kg
1.53 W/kg
Wireless Router
1.40 W/kg
0.99 W/kg
Phablet
3.95 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
Charger, USB cable, Headphones, SIM removal tool, Documentation
EarPods with Lightning connector, USB-C to Lightning cable 18W USB-C power adapter, Documentation
MSRP price
$ 1099
