Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone XS Max vs Samsung Galaxy J6+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

12/2/2018 7:38 PM, updated: 9/16/2020 4:48 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J6+ Plus XApple iPhone XS Max (64GB)24Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Hexa

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

10PointsSamsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X

Specifications Compare Models

6"
IPS

720x1480

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Quad

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)

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24 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)
+2.25Ghz 64bit Hexa-Core61% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4Ghz 64bit Quad-Core
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (54GB available)145% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1242x2688 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1480 pixels
+456 PPI66% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	274 PPI
+6.5"8% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP35% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G+ LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
208 grams (7.28 ounces)	vs	+178 grams (6.23 ounces)17% Lighter
Quad-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 7.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP13% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2100000 apps (App Store)	vs	+2500000 apps (Google Play Store)19% More apps available to download and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3174 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G+ LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

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Physical features	Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)
Model	iPhone XS Max (64GB)	Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)
Other model names	iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104	Galaxy J6 Plus (3GB/32GB) SM-J610G Single-sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	September, 2018	October, 2018
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)	76.9 x 161.4 millimeters (3.03 x 6.35 in)
Weight	208 grams (7.28 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min	Not supported
System (OS)	Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)
Operating system	iOS 12	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	iOS 14	Android 9.0 Pie
Hardware	Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)
Chipset	64bit - Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)
CPU processor	Hexa-Core, 2 processors: 2.25Ghz Dual-Core Vortex 1.6Ghz Quad-Core Tempest	1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available) NVMe (SSD)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	456 PPI	274 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Display features	60Hz, 625 nits, Dolby Vision/HDR10	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)
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	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	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 Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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
Calling	Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MPf/2.452mm1.0µm	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depthf/2.2
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
2ª camera	Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	32mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Multimedia	Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Face unlock	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) ANT+
Other features	- Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold - Face ID - 3D Touch - AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri - Apple Pay - Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included - Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min - 1080p@240fps slow motion - WiFi hotspot	- Colors: Black, Silver, Red, Blue - Infinity display 18.5:9 - Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) - Samsung Pay - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3174 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	1500 minutes \| 25 hours \| 1 days	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)	Samsung Galaxy J6+ (SM-J610G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.55W/kg (head) \| 0.41W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.308W/kg (head) \| 1.334W/kg (body)