Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Z3 vs Apple iPhone XS Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
5mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1242x2688
12
MP
MP
7.1mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
3174
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)
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14 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+7 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Model | Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) |
Other model names | Samsung Z3 Duos SM-Z300F/Dual-Sim (4G LTE) | iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104 |
Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Apple |
Release date | 10/21/2015 | 9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 70 x 141.6 millimeters (2.76 x 5.57 in) | 77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in) |
Weight | 137 grams (4.8 ounces) | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Stainless steel body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 294 PPI | 456 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
System version | Tizen 2.3 | iOS 12 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | iOS 18 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Spreadtrum SC7730A | 64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 MP2 | Apple GPU (4-Core) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 353210 (v7) Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
RAM memory | 1GB | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 8GB (5GB available) | 256GB (244GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2104 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 800/850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,20) | 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 network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | 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 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0ยตm |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Quad-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 3072x2304 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 32mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 3 microphones |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 3174 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 15 hours | 25 hours (1 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black, Gold, Silver | โข Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold โข Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included โข Apple Pay โข AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri โข Face ID |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) | iPhone XS Max (256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.497W/kg (head), 0.718W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.562W/kg (head), 0.427W/kg (body) | feature not registered |