Apple iPhone XS Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has better RAM than Apple iPhone XS Max. Neither of them has front Flash. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Apple iPhone XS Max which has resolution of 1242 x 2688. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has more internal memory than Apple iPhone XS Max
| Name | Apple iPhone XS Max | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3174 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 55994 | Rs. 29999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 12, 2018. The cost of Apple iPhone XS Max is Rs. 55994. The launch Date of the second phone is August, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is Rs. 29999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max has larger screen size of 6.5 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy Note 9's 6.4 inch screen. Both the phones have Super AMOLED Screen Type. Samsung's phone has display density of 514 PPI & Apple's phone has only 463 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.4% than Samsung's phone ~ 83.4%. Apple iPhone XS Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone XS Max's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Apple iPhone XS Max (64 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone XS Max's 7 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max has version 12 iOS Operating System where as Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has version v8.1 Android Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone XS Max | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2018 | August, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 157.5 x 7.7 mm | 76.4 x 161.9 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 201 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 2688 x 1242 pixels | 6.4 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 463 PPI | ~ 514 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.4% | ~ 83.4% |
| Features | Scratch-resistant glass, Oleophobic coating Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 1 Mbps Download | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Iris Scanner, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Heart rate, SpO2 |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Embedded S Pen | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP with autofocus | 12 MP + 12 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Quad-LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 7 MP | 8 MP with Autofocus |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v12 | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Apple A12 | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
| CPU | 2.49 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G72 MP18 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 (Safari) | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MP4 | MP4, DivX, XviD |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3174 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Qi wireless charging | Yes |
| Music Playback Time | 65 hours | |