Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
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Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
Performance
93.593.5
Camera
98.997.5
Display
97.196.0
Battery
90.891.2
Build
97.398.6
Connectivity
87.475.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
90.683.8
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max features a titanium frame and glass front and back, offering a premium build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra utilizes a stainless steel frame and Gorilla Glass Victus for durability.
- The iPhone has a 6.7-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1290 x 2796 pixels, whereas the Note20 Ultra boasts a larger 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A17 Pro chip, providing superior processing capabilities compared to the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865+ in the Note20 Ultra.
- The camera system on the iPhone includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the Note20 Ultra features a 108 MP main camera, offering higher resolution images.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Note20 Ultra at 4500 mAh compared to the iPhone's 4441 mAh, but the iPhone supports advanced features like ProRes video recording.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the iPhone using iOS 17 and the Note20 Ultra on Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, providing distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra
General
Release Date
2023, September 12
2020, August 05
Announced
2023, September 12
2020, August 05
Description
Versions: A3106 (International); A2849 (USA); A3105 (Canada, Japan); A3108 (China, Hong Kong)
Also available with 5G
Display
Size
6.7"
6.9"
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~496 ppi density)
PPI
1290
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)
Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - GlobalOcta-core (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 50x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OISSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec.
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4441 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4441 mAh
Li-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update4.5W reverse wired
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Weight
221 g
208 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
0.57 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer