Apple iPhone XS Max
#551
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
#402Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Performance
78.288.7
Camera
95.893.5
Display
88.891.4
Battery
86.291.2
Build
96.774.4
Connectivity
69.871.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
74.678.9
Summary
- The Apple iPhone XS Max features a premium build with a stainless steel frame and glass front and back, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE uses an aluminum frame and plastic back, making it slightly lighter.
- Both devices have a 6.5-inch display, but the XS Max offers a Super Retina OLED with a higher pixel density and HDR10 support, whereas the S20 FE has a Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling.
- In terms of performance, the XS Max is powered by the Apple A12 Bionic chip, while the S20 FE uses either the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865, both of which provide robust performance.
- The camera systems are comparable, with the XS Max featuring a dual-camera setup and the S20 FE offering a triple-camera configuration, including an ultrawide lens, but the S20 FE has a higher resolution selfie camera.
- The S20 FE also has a larger 4500mAh battery compared to the XS Max's 3174mAh, supporting faster charging.
- Software-wise, the XS Max runs iOS, while the S20 FE operates on Android with One UI, catering to different user preferences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
General
Release Date
2018, September 21
2020, September 23
Announced
2018, September 12
2020, September 23
Description
Versions:A2101 (Global market)A1921 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)A2104 (China, Hong Kong); A2102 (Japan)
Also available with 5GAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, Samsung Galaxy S20 Lite, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~407 ppi density)
PPI
1242
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Version 1Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) - Version 2
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 1Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 2
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G77 MP11 - Version 1Adreno 650 - Version 2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3174 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3174 mAh, non-removable (12.08 Wh)
Li-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWireless (Qi)
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm (6.29 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)
Weight
208 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud White, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 1.17 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat19 1800/200 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
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 12, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass