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Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 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 S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB) 11Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus 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 (64GB)

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 S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB) vs iPhone XS Max (64GB)} 21 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (64GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)43%
Lighter
vs208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
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
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)9%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (54GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)5%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1242x2688 pixels61%
Higher resolution screen
432 PPIvs+456 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.1"vs+6.5"27%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP51%
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
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.6" inchesvs+1/2.55" inches2%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
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) 2.1MPvs+(front) 7.1MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAhvs+3174 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)iPhone XS Max (64GB)
ModelGalaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S5 Plus LTE-A, Samsung SM-G901FiPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104
Country or region available(Europe)Singapore
(Europe), Singapore
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date11/1/20149/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 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

📲 Display

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.1" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 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

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)iPhone XS Max (64GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatiOS 12
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowiOS 18
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 353210 (v7)
Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)iPhone XS Max (64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
64GB (54GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100All models:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A2104 model:
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)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+, 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 S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)iPhone XS Max (64GB)
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 aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)32mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)iPhone XS Max (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)iPhone XS Max (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)iPhone XS Max (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh3174 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy20 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standby916.7 hours (38.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)iPhone XS Max (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Dual Shot camera (video + photo)
• Download Booster (LTE + WiFi)
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min
• Java framework
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Face ID
• Apple Pay
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 16GB)iPhone XS Max (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.611W/kg (head), 0.376W/kg (body)feature not registered
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