Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S21
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 has better RAM than Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has better resolution of 1242 x 2688 than Samsung Galaxy S21 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S21
| Name | Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.2 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3174 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 110103 | Rs. 69999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 12, 2018. The cost of Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) is Rs. 110103. The launch Date of the second phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 is Rs. 69999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has larger screen size of 6.5 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21's 6.2 inch screen. Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S21 has Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 463 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 421 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Apple's phone ~ 84.4%. Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S21 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S21 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S21's 64 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy S21 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 10 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)'s 7 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has version 12 iOS Operating System where as Samsung Galaxy S21 has version 10 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone Xs Max 256GB | Galaxy S21 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2018 | January 14, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 157.5 x 7.7 mm | 71.2 x 151.7 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 169 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 2688 x 1242 pixels | 6.2 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 463 PPI | ~ 421 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.4% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Scratch-resistant glass, Oleophobic coating Screen Protection | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 1 Mbps Download | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| 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 |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 64 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Quad-LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 7 MP | 10 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v12 | Android v10 |
| Chipset | Apple A12 | Samsung Exynos 2100 |
| CPU | 2.49 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 (Safari) | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV | Yes |
| Video | MP4 | Yes |
| 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-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Qi wireless charging | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 65 hours | |