Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Apple iPhone XS Max
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
OLED
Screen-to-body ratio
84.36 %
84.29 %
Peak brightness
625 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR video support, Pressure-sensitive, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Dual camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera
12 megapixels
Hardware Features
Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Optical zoom: 2x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 52 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.4"; Pixel size: 1 μm
Flash
LED
Quad LED
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD)
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Optical image stabilization, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
8 megapixels
7 megapixels
Features
Autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Wide Angle, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
Materials
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass; Frame: Stainless steel
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Water, Dust; IP 68
Biometrics
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
3D Face unlock
Features
Notification light
Colors
Black, Gold, Gray, Purple, Blue, Red
Gold, Silver, Space gray
Multimedia
Headphones
3.5 mm jack
Lightning
Speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features
32-Bit DAC, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio
FM
Additional microphone(s)
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Apple A12 Bionic APL1W81
Processor
GPU
Adreno 630
Apple 4-core GPU
RAM
Internal storage
64 GB
64 GB, not expandable
Storage expansion
microSDXC up to 400 GB
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), Samsung One UI
iOS (13.x, 12.x)
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
USB Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Lightning
Features
USB OTG, Video out
USB charging
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), Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Apple Pay
Other
NFC, ANT+
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)
Cellular
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71
LTE (TDD)
Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
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
3000 mAh
3179 mAh
Type
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging
USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging
Talk time
the average is 20 h (1205 min)
the average is 20 h (1205 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (509 h)
Internet use
3G: 11 hours; LTE: 12 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours
Music playback
51.00 hours
65.00 hours
Video playback
17.00 hours
15.00 hours
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval
Date approved
Jan 11, 2018
Sep 12, 2018
Measured SAR
Head
0.35 W/kg
1.00 W/kg
Body
0.96 W/kg
1.00 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.59 W/kg
1.52 W/kg
Wireless Router
0.95 W/kg
1.00 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation
MSRP price
$ 720
$ 1099
