Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Apple iPhone XS Max
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 | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3174 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 29999 | Rs. 55994 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August, 2018. The cost of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is Rs. 29999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 12, 2018. The cost of Apple iPhone XS Max is Rs. 55994.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone XS Max's 6.5 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%. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has 18.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone XS Max has 19.5:9 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
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has version v8.1 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone XS Max has version 12 iOS Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August, 2018 | September 12, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.4 x 161.9 x 8.8 mm | 77.4 x 157.5 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 208 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels | 6.5 inches, 2688 x 1242 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 514 PPI | ~ 463 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.4% | ~ 84.4% |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection, Curved Display | Scratch-resistant glass, Oleophobic coating Screen Protection |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes 1 Mbps Download |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Iris Scanner, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Heart rate, SpO2 | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 2 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, Dual LED | Yes, Quad-LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP with Autofocus | 7 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v8.1 (Oreo) | iOS v12 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Apple A12 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.49 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP18 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 (Safari) |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV |
| Video | MP4, DivX, XviD | MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3174 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 2.0 | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, Qi wireless charging |
| Music Playback Time | 65 hours | |