Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) vs Apple iPhone XS Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/15/2018 10:33 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:58 PM

Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	vs	29 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Quad-LED flash
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)61% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+256GB (244GB available)23 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)9% Thinner
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
540x960 pixels	vs	+1242x2688 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+456 PPI107% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.5"30% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 7.1MP44% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAh	vs	+3174 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
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Model	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy J2 Pro J250M/Dual-Sim	iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	1/1/2018	9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.3 x 143.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.66 in)	77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	456 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	iOS 12
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	iOS 18
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)	Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 353210 (v7) Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (244GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2104 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66)	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)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	32mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	3 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	3174 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Face ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 (SM-J250M/DS)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered