📱 Model features |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 512GB) |
| Model | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 512GB) |
| Other model names | iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104 | Galaxy S10 5G (Exynos) G977N, Samsung Beyond X |
| Country or region available | 
(Global, International) | 
South Korea |
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Release date | 9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018 | 5/16/2019, Announced: 2/1/2019 |
| Depth | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in) | 77.1 x 162.6 millimeters (3.04 x 6.4 in) |
| Weight | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Stainless steel body, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
🤖 Operating System |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 512GB) |
| System version | iOS 12 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | iOS 16 | Android 11 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 512GB) |
| Chipset | 64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9820 (8nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.7GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core)
2x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Apple GPU (4-Core) | ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (702MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 353210 (v7)
Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 512GB) |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (244GB available)
NVMe (SSD) | 512GB (482GB available)
UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 512GB) |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.5" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9) | 1440x3040 pixels (19:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 456 PPI | 502 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen | HDR10+
Always-On Display |
📶 Mobile networks |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 512GB) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | All models:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A2104 model:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16
VoLTE
A1921/A2104 models:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46)
A2101 model:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46)
A2102 model:
LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46) | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 24, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | NSA/Sub6 (78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 512GB) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MPf/2.452mm1.0µm | (quad camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephotof/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawidef/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µmSuper-Steady-video
0.3MP depthTOF3D |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | Quad-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 28mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1080p@240fps | 1080p@240fps
720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 512GB) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 7.1 megapixels | (dual front camera)
10 megapixels
0.3MP depthTOF3D |
| Front camera resolution | 3072x2304 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 32mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 512GB) |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound | Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 512GB) |
| USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | proprietary audio output | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Proprietary TV-out | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 512GB) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor | Accelerometer
Ambient Light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2 |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 512GB) |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3174 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging
Qi wireless charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 25W (11V/2.25A) Wired fast charging
15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Talk time autonomy | 25 hours (1 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 512GB) |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | - Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
- Face ID
- AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
- Apple Pay
- Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
- Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min | - Colors: Majestic black, Crown silver, Gold
- Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
- Bixby
- Samsung DeX
- Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) |
☢️ Radiation rate |
| Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S10 5G (SM-G977N 512GB) |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |