Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Apple iPhone XS (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has better RAM than Apple iPhone XS (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Apple iPhone XS (256GB) which has resolution of 2436 x 1125. Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 5.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 2658 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP Quad | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 49990 | Rs. 62999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 11, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is Rs. 49990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 12, 2018. The cost of Apple iPhone XS (256GB) is Rs. 62999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has screen size of 5.8 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra's 6.9 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has Screen type where as Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 511 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 ~ 89.9% than Apple's phone ~ 82.9%. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone XS (256GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra's 108 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone XS (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S20 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 (256GB)'s 7 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has version 10.0 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone XS (256GB) has version 12 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Apple iPhone XS (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S20 Ultra | iPhone XS 256GB |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 11, 2020 | September 12, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 166.9 x 8.8 mm | 70.9 x 143.6 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 177 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels | 5.8 inches, 1125 x 2436 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 511 PPI | ~ 463 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.9% | ~ 82.9% |
| Features | HDR10+, Always-on display, 120Hz Refresh Rate, Curved Display | Scratch-resistant glass, Oleophobic coating Screen Protection |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes 1 Mbps Download |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | 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 |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/3.6 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 0.3 MP (TOF 3D) | 12 MP + 12 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Super Resolution Zoom up to 100x, Scene Optimizer, Shot Suggestions, Flaw Detection | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Quad-LED |
| Front Camera | 40 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Autofocus, Screen Flash Flash | 7 MP Notch |
| Front Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0 | iOS v12 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Apple A12 |
| CPU | 2.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.49 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MP11 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 (Safari) |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | iMessage, MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes | Yes, with Push Email | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF | MP3, WAV |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 2658 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, Qi wireless charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 60 hours | |