| 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 | Android 9.0 Pie | 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 (482GB 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/5G 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 / 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 / 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)
|
| 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 |