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Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Why is Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max better than Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
- 20% more megapixels (front camera)?
12MPvs10MP - 25% better video recording quality (main camera)?
2160 x 60fpsvs4320 x 24fps - 2x faster downloads?
2000MBits/svs1000MBits/s - 11.11% wider aperture at minimum focal length?
f/2 & f/1.6 & f/2.4vsf/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/3 - 0.7mm thinner?
7.4mmvs8.1mm - Has 5G support?
- 1.58x faster uploads?
316MBits/svs200MBits/s - 2nm smaller semiconductor size?
5nmvs7nm
Why is Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better than Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max?
- 22.05% more battery power?
4500mAhvs3687mAh - 10.92% higher pixel density?
508ppivs458ppi - 6GB more RAM memory?
12GBvs6GB - 24.66% higher resolution?
1440 x 3088pxvs1284 x 2778px - 41.04% faster CPU speed?
2 x 2.7GHz & 4 x 2.4GHz & 2 x 1.95GHzvs2 x 3.1GHz & 4 x 1.8GHz - 3.67x more megapixels (main camera)?
108MP & 12MP & 12MPvs12MP & 12MP & 12MP - Has an external memory slot?
- Has a fingerprint scanner?
Price comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone XR, 64GB, White - For Veriz...Apple iPhone XR, 64GB, White - For Verizon (Renewed) | $249 | ||
| OnePlus 8T 5G Lunar Silver 12+256 US KB2...OnePlus 8T 5G Lunar Silver 12+256 US KB2007 | $499 | ||
| OnePlus 8T 5G Aquamarine Green 12+256 US...OnePlus 8T 5G Aquamarine Green 12+256 US KB2007 | $499 | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro 5G LE2125 US 256GB 12GB Mo...OnePlus 9 Pro 5G LE2125 US 256GB 12GB Morning Mist | $899 | ||
| Used Unlocked iPhone 12Pro /iPhone 12 P...Used Unlocked iPhone 12Pro /iPhone 12 Pro Max 5G Smartphone A14 Chip IOS 14 Mobile Phone 12MP Camera | $1,216 | ||
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Buy used:
$709
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, 128GB, Cosmic ...Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, 128GB, Cosmic Gray - Fully Unlocked (Renewed) | $480 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, 128GB, Cosmic Gra...Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, 128GB, Cosmic Gray - Unlocked (Renewed) | $327 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S8, 5.8" 64GB (Verizon Wi...Samsung Galaxy S8, 5.8" 64GB (Verizon Wireless) - Midnight Black | $370 | ||
| Bad Boys for Life (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray...Bad Boys for Life (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) | $13 | ||
User reviews
Overall Rating
Features
Build quality
9.4/10
27 votes
9.6/10
27 votes
Display quality
8.9/10
27 votes
9.7/10
27 votes
Battery life
7.7/10
27 votes
8.4/10
27 votes
Photography
9.1/10
27 votes
9.1/10
26 votes
Performance
9.3/10
27 votes
9.3/10
26 votes
Design
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
We consider a thinner chassis better because it makes the product more compact and portable. Thinness is a feature highlighted by many manufacturers of mobile devices, but it is essential for a wide range of products.
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product. We consider a smaller width better because it assures easy maneuverability.
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product. We consider a smaller height better because it assures easy maneuverability.
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
9.lowest potential operating temperature
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra)
The minimum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.
Display
The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) displays are formed of organic materials that emit light. They have higher contrast ratios and wider viewing angles compared to LCDs. AMOLED and POLED are types of OLED displays.
IPS (In-Plane Switching) is a technology used for LCDs. It was designed to overcome the main limitations of conventional twisted nematic TFT displays: limited viewing angles and low-quality color reproduction. PLS (Plane-to-Line Switching) is a type of IPS screen developed by Samsung, with increased brightness and lower production costs.
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
The frequency at which the screen is refreshed. Higher frequency results in less flickering (less noise) and more natural movement representation in action-intense scenes.
A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
The display supports HDR10, which is an HDR (high dynamic range) video technology. Compared to standard dynamic range (SDR) video, HDR10 video has greater contrast and color depth, resulting in more realistic images.
Performance
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of volatile memory used to store working data and machine code currently in use. It is a quick-access, temporary virtual storage that can be read and changed in any order, thus enabling fast data processing.
AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: 3DMark.
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: 3DMark.
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: 3DMark.
7.Geekbench 5 result (multi)
4112 (Apple A14 Bionic)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
8.Geekbench 5 result (single)
1592 (Apple A14 Bionic)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra)
Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
9.CPU speed
2 x 3.1GHz & 4 x 1.8GHz (Apple A14 Bionic)
2 x 2.7GHz & 4 x 2.4GHz & 2 x 1.95GHz (Samsung Exynos 990)
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
Cameras
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
A dual-tone flash has LED lights with different color temperatures, delivering a better color balance to photos and videos.
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
8.has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
✔Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
Operating system
This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.
This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.
You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.
8.has on-device machine learning
✔Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (iOS 14)
✖Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (Android 10)
On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
9.Can play games while they download
✖Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
✖Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (Android 10)
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.
Battery
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The device can be used as a wireless charging station to power other gadgets.
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
8.Battery life
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra)
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
Audio
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Phones with physical keyboards have dedicated media keys, such as: play, stop, next, previous, volume up/down, etc.
Features
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
The download speed is a measurement of the internet connection bandwidth, representing the maximum data transfer rate at which a device can access online content.
The upload speed is a measurement of the internet connection bandwidth, representing the maximum data transfer rate at which a device can send information to a server or another device.
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
Miscellaneous
1.Price (global median value)
1 619.72 €
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value.
Updated on Sun Apr 17 2022
The global median price is determined by calculating the median value of all the prices available for a product, taking into account all markets.
Price comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone XR, 64GB, White - For Veriz...Apple iPhone XR, 64GB, White - For Verizon (Renewed) | $249 | ||
| OnePlus 8T 5G Lunar Silver 12+256 US KB2...OnePlus 8T 5G Lunar Silver 12+256 US KB2007 | $499 | ||
| OnePlus 8T 5G Aquamarine Green 12+256 US...OnePlus 8T 5G Aquamarine Green 12+256 US KB2007 | $499 | ||
| OnePlus 9 Pro 5G LE2125 US 256GB 12GB Mo...OnePlus 9 Pro 5G LE2125 US 256GB 12GB Morning Mist | $899 | ||
| Used Unlocked iPhone 12Pro /iPhone 12 P...Used Unlocked iPhone 12Pro /iPhone 12 Pro Max 5G Smartphone A14 Chip IOS 14 Mobile Phone 12MP Camera | $1,216 | ||
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Buy used:
$709
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, 128GB, Cosmic ...Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, 128GB, Cosmic Gray - Fully Unlocked (Renewed) | $480 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, 128GB, Cosmic Gra...Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, 128GB, Cosmic Gray - Unlocked (Renewed) | $327 | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S8, 5.8" 64GB (Verizon Wi...Samsung Galaxy S8, 5.8" 64GB (Verizon Wireless) - Midnight Black | $370 | ||
| Bad Boys for Life (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray...Bad Boys for Life (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital Copy) | $13 | ||
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Tayron
9 months ago
1 / 10
Muy bueno en resistencia pero en general es malo
Tayron
9 months ago
1 / 10
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Виктор
9 months ago
10 / 10
Хороший смартфон
Виктор
9 months ago
10 / 10
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Shakya
10 days ago
10 / 10
After using for 6 month
Shakya
10 days ago
10 / 10
After 6 months of daily use with this phone, I want to share my experience with it. Starting with the design, I can say that this is one of the best-built smartphones I've ever seen. The glass front and back combined with the stainless steel just make up for an amazing design. The screen also offers one of the best quality you can find in the market, I just wish it was a bit brighter for outdoor use. The performance is out of this world, no other phone even comes close to it. Social media scrolling, editing pictures, and heavy gaming are easily handled by the A15 Bionic chip. It's also extremely efficient so there are no heating or battery issues. The battery life on this phone has really impressed me, I can get 7h of the screen on time on a daily basis, which is more than I expected for this tiny battery. The only thing I dislike is the slow charging compared to other flagships on the market, but I usually charge my device at night so it doesn't really bother me that much. Lastly, I want to briefly talk about the cameras. Even though I was not really surprised at first by them, the more I use them, the more I appreciate having this device. Everything is consistent, even during the night, selfies are natural and high quality and videos are just the best you can find. Overall I'm very happy with the iPhone 12 Pro and I can recommend it to anyone who is looking for a new compact smartphone
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