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Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus vs Apple iPhone XS Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB) 25Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus X
6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)

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!

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB) vs iPhone XS Max (512GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (512GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)34%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+1TB (966GB available)94%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512GB (498GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+198 grams (6.93 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+Ceramic body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsStainless steel body, glass front/back
+1440x3040 pixels31%
Higher resolution screen
vs1242x2688 pixels
+526 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs456 PPI
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP67%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+f/1.5 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 10MP + 8MP155%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 7.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4100 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3174 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
UFS 2.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)1%
Thinner
6.4"vs+6.5"2%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

30 Common items in both devices
Dynamic AMOLED / Super AMOLED
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10
60Hz
16 million
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)iPhone XS Max (512GB)
ModelGalaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)iPhone XS Max (512GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S10+ Ceramic (Snapdragon) G975U, Samsung Beyond 2iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date3/1/2019, Announced: 2/20/20199/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)74.1 x 157.6 millimeters (2.92 x 6.2 in)77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsCeramic body, glass frontStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)iPhone XS Max (512GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3040 pixels (19:9)1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)526 PPI456 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)iPhone XS Max (512GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieiOS 12
Firmware updateAndroid 12iOS 16
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)iPhone XS Max (512GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 353210 (v7)
Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)iPhone XS Max (512GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage1TB (966GB available)
UFS 2.1
512GB (498GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)iPhone XS Max (512GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps1024/150 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 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 networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
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 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, 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)iPhone XS Max (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.6"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)iPhone XS Max (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
10 megapixels
8MP depth f/2.222mm
7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens32mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)iPhone XS Max (512GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)iPhone XS Max (512GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)iPhone XS Max (512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)iPhone XS Max (512GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4100 mAh3174 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered25 hours (1 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)iPhone XS Max (512GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Ceramic black, Ceramic white
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Face ID
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Apple Pay
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S10 Plus (SM-G975U 1TB)iPhone XS Max (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.11W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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