Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has better RAM than Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) which has resolution of 1242 x 2688. Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
| Name | Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3174 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 108 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 79999 | Rs. 64999 |
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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 (512GB) is Rs. 79999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 14, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is Rs. 64999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB)'s 6.5 inch screen. Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 515 PPI & Apple's phone has only 463 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.8% than Apple's phone ~ 84.4%. Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra's 108 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 40 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB)'s 7 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) has version 12 iOS Operating System where as Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has version 10 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
| General | ||
| 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 | 75.6 x 165.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 227 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 | 6.8 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 463 PPI | ~ 515 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.4% | ~ 89.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | Scratch-resistant glass, Oleophobic coating Screen Protection | Always-on Display, HDR10+, Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | 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, v5.2, 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 with autofocus | 108 MP f/1.8 10 MP f/4.9 (Telephoto) 10 MP f/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| 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 | Punch Hole 40 MP f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Autofocus |
| 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 | 5000 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 | |