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Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 mini 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 S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A) 07Points
4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X
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)

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Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A) vs iPhone XS Max (256GB)} 25 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)73%
Lighter
vs208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)130%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+256GB (244GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)18%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
720x1280 pixelsvs+1242x2688 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
326 PPIvs+456 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+6.5"44%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 7.1MP2 times
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
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2100 mAhvs+3174 mAh51%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/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
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
ModelGalaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Other model namesAT&T Galaxy S5 mini G800A 4G, Samsung AtlanticiPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date7/1/20149/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI456 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatiOS 12
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowiOS 18
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 450MhzApple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 353210 (v7)
Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.0
256GB (244GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100All models:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A2104 model:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.452mm1.0ยตm
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered32mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellationNot supported3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2100 mAh3174 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy10 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Panorama photo
โ€ข S-Voice
โ€ข Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
โ€ข Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
โ€ข Face ID
โ€ข Apple Pay
โ€ข AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800A)iPhone XS Max (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.1W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.594W/kg (head), 0.364W/kg (body)feature not registered
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