Model and physical features | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 512GB | Apple iPhone XS Max 512GB |
Brand | Samsung | Apple |
Model | Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 512GB | iPhone XS Max 512GB |
Also known as | Galaxy Note9 8GB/512GB (Qualcomm) SM-G9600/DS, Samsung Crown | iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104 |
Country or region where it's sold |    |  |
Release date | August, 2018 | September, 2018 |
Depth | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.4 x 161.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.37 in) | 77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in) |
Weight | 201 grams (7.04 ounces) | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, front/back glass | Stainless steel body, front/back glass |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IPxx certified) | IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min |
Operating system (OS) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 512GB | Apple iPhone XS Max 512GB |
Operating system | Android 8.1 Oreo | iOS 12 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Hardware | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 512GB | Apple iPhone XS Max 512GB |
Architecture - Chipset | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit - Apple A12 Bionic (7nm) |
CPU processor | Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Gold 1.7Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Silver | Hexa-Core, 2 processors: 2.25Ghz Dual-Core Vortex 1.6Ghz Quad-Core Tempest |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | Apple GPU MP4 |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 512GB (498GB user available) | 512GB (498GB user available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
Display | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 512GB | Apple iPhone XS Max 512GB |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Display resolution | 1440x2960 pixels | 1242x2688 pixels |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 514 PPI | 456 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Mobile networks and data | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 512GB | Apple iPhone XS Max 512GB |
Dual-SIM | Dual SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots Dual-SIM nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot nano-SIM (4FF) |
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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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 Cat18 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,18,19,20,28,29,30) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat16
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)
VoLTE |
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, 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 |
Maximum download/upload | 1200/150 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
Messaging and calling | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 512GB | Apple iPhone XS Max 512GB |
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, Voice commands |
Primary camera / Back camera | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 512GB | Apple iPhone XS Max 512GB |
Main camera | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto (f/2.4 1/3.4" 52mm 1.0µm AF OIS 2x-zoom) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.4 52mm 1.0µm |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160 pixels) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160 pixels) 60 fps |
Flash | Dual LED flash | Quad-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
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 |
Front camera / Secondary camera | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 512GB | Apple iPhone XS Max 512GB |
Front camera | 8 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3072x2304 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440 pixels) | Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | 32mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
Multimedia | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 512GB | Apple iPhone XS Max 512GB |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
Connectivity and interfaces | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 512GB | Apple iPhone XS Max 512GB |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Proprietary connector |
TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | Proprietary TV-out |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
Bluetooth | 5.0 version A2DP/LE | 5.0 version A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + MIMO (2.4Ghz/5Ghz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + MIMO (2.4Ghz/5Ghz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
Other functions | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 512GB | Apple iPhone XS Max 512GB |
Active noise cancellation | Supported | Supported |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Java / Flash player | Not supported | Not supported |
Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity Compass Ambient Light Gyroscope Barometer Iris scanner Heart rate SpO2 Hall effect Face recognition (unlock) Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
| Accelerometer Proximity Compass Ambient Light Gyroscope Barometer Face recognition (unlock)
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Other features | - Colors: Black, Copper, Purple, Blue - Gorilla Glass 5 back panel - Curved edge screen - S Pen Stylus (Bluetooth integration) - Samsung Pay - 32-bit/384kHz audio - Samsung DeX (Desktop experience) - Quick Charge 2.0 - ANT+ - Miracast - WiFi direct, hotspot | - 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 - Dolby Vision/HDR10 compliant - 1080p@240fps slow motion - WiFi hotspot |
Power supply and autonomy | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 512GB | Apple iPhone XS Max 512GB |
Battery technology | Li-Ion (Non removable) Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | LiPo - Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) Fast battery charging Qi wireless charging |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 3174 mAh |
Battery model / charger (watts) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time | feature not registered | 1500 minutes | 25 hours | 1 days |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Specific absorption rate (radiation) | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 SM-N9600 512GB | Apple iPhone XS Max 512GB |
SAR USA, Mexico, Colombia | 0.96 W/Kg (head) | 0.92 W/Kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR European Union, UK | feature not registered | feature not registered |