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Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone XS Max vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) 24Points
6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB)

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iPhone XS Max (512GB)} 24 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) vs Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
+2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)130%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+512GB (498GB available)44 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (11GB available)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)12%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1242x2688 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+456 PPI49%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs306 PPI
+6.5"35%
Larger screen
vs4.8"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/2.55" inches18%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)44%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 7.1MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3174 mAh51%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2100 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
208 grams (7.28 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)59%
Lighter
2300000 apps (App Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
BSI sensor
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
ModeliPhone XS Max (512GB)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Other model namesiPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104Samsung Galaxy S3 i9305 (4G LTE)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)Saudi ArabiaBrazil(Europe)Hong KongNew ZealandPakistanSingapore(Global, International)
(Latin America), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, (Europe), Hong Kong, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore, (Global, International)
BrandAppleSamsung
Release date9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/201810/1/2012
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.5" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)456 PPI306 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
System versioniOS 12Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateiOS 18Android 4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Chipset64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerApple GPU (4-Core)ARM Mali-400 MP4
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 353210 (v7)
Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512GB (498GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
16GB (11GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkAll models:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A2104 model:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 800/1800/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashQuad-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras1080p@240fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Front camera (secondary)7.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3072x2304 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length32mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFFMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity3174 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy25 hours (1 days)11 hours
Standbyfeature not registered510 hours (21.3 days)

➕ Other features

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Face ID
• Apple Pay
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white
• S-Voice natural language commands and dictation
• USB On-the-go support
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Touch Focus
• TouchWiz with Motion UX
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

iPhone XS Max (512GB)Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.45W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.244W/kg (head), 0.237W/kg (body)
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