Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra Vs. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy s20 Ultra Vs. Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Alexander Fergusson-Cooper
Business Development Manager
at TinCan Comms Ltd
With Samsung's new Flagship handset set to be released two weeks today on the 13th of March (a week earlier on the 6th in the US) it seemed fitting to give you all the final specs to really decide if you're happy with your current mobile phone.
Hold onto your seats, it's set to be a thrill ride. Whether you're a hardcore iOS fan or a seasoned Android lover, there is no denying who is winning the race when it comes to smartphone technology.

The table below highlights the key features of both the Samsung's Galaxy s20 Ultra and Apple's iPhone 11 Pro Max - both being the top tier flagship phone of their generation.
There are plenty of jargon-filled tables around the web when it comes to listing phone specs, but I've tried to assist with explaining what exactly all these acronyms are and how they can benefit you in the everyday use of your handset.
Sit back, hold your jaw shut and keep gasps to a minimum - if you can!
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max |
Comments | |
DESIGN
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Dimensions
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6.57 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches | 6.22 x 3.06 x 0.32 inches | |
Weight
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220 g | 226 g | |
Materials | Back: Corning Gorilla Glass 6 Frame: Aluminum |
Back: Glass Frame: Stainless steel |
Gorilla Glass 6's claim is that it can survive 15 drops onto hard surfaces from 1 meter or higher without breaking. |
Resistances
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Water & Dust; IP 68 | Water & Dust; IP 68 | IP = Ingress Protection 68 Enclosures - rated as "dust tight" and protected against complete, continuous submersion in water |
Security | Face unlock & Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint | Face unlock | There has been some security issues with facial recognition, so the finger print on the Samsung is very welcome. |
DISPLAY
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Resolution
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3200 x 1440 px - 20:9 (511 PPI) | 2688 x 1242 px - 19.5:9 (456 PPI) | Higher value = Sharper image |
Size
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6.9 inches | 6.5 inches | |
Technology
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Dynamic AMOLED | OLED | Well, Samsung do make iPhone screens, they have to be better! |
Screen:Body %
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90.70% | 84.52% | Higher value = Smaller bezels |
Other Features
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HDR video support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
120Hz refresh rate (@1080p), HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
The refresh rate is very noticeable. 120Hz is higher than most LED TVs. |
HARDWARE &
STORAGE |
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System
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 | Apple A13 Bionic APL1W85 | |
Processor
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Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm | Hexa-core, 2650 MHz, Lightning and Thunder, 64-bit, 7 nm | |
GPU | Adreno 650 | Apple-designed 4 core | |
RAM
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12 GB | 4 GB | By any smartphone standard in 2020, 4GB is low, that said, 12GB is almost too much. |
Integrated Storage | 128 GB (512 GB available) | 64 GB (256 GB & 512 GB available) | |
Storage Expansion
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MicroSD upto 1 TB | N/A | 1 TB is a huge potential, MSD cards of that size are still pricey however. |
Cloud Storage | Google Drive - 15 GB Free PLUS unlimited photo storage with seemless integration with internal storage. |
Apple iCloud - 5GB Free | |
Battery | 5,000 mAH - Ploymer | 3969 mAH - Ion | Higher value = Higher capacity |
CAMERA
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Form
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Quad Camera | Triple Camera | |
Main
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OIS, PDAF, 100x Zoom | Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF | OIS = Optical Image Stabilisation PDAF = Phase Detection Autofocus |
Sensor Size | 108 MP | 12 MP | No Comment… |
Second
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Telephoto, OIS, PDAF | Telephoto, Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, PDAF | Telephoto = Medium to far distance subjects |
Sensor Size | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
Third
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Ultra-wide, Autofocus | Ultra-wide, Sapphire crystal lens cover | |
Sensor Size | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
Fourth
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Time-of-flight sensor | N/A | ToF is an infra-red beam that creates depth-mapping for better 'blurred background' |
Sensor Size
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0.3 MP VGA | N/A | |
Video
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7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps) |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) |
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Features
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OIS, HDR, Time-lapse video, EIS | OIS, Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording |
HDR = High-dynamic-range imaging (Whiter whites & blacker blacks) |
Front
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PDAF, HDR | EIS, HDR, Slow-motion videos | |
Sensor Size
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40 MP | 12 MP | |
CONNECTIVITY
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Mobile
Networks |
5G n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n40, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave |
4G | This is Samsung's second gen of 5G handsets, and Apple has yet to implement this now widely available service. |
LTE
(FDD) |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
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LTE (TDD)
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Bands 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) |
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UMTS
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850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | |
Data
Speeds |
LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s |
LTE-A Pro Cat 19 (1600/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
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PRICE
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£1,199.00 - 128 GB £1,399.00 - 512 GB |
£1,149.00 - 64 GB £1,299.00 - 256 GB £1,499.00 - 512 GB |
Prices as of 26/02/20 | |
There we have it, Samsung's new flagship phone, more powerful than many laptops in areas. Tell us on Twitter or LinkedIn what you think about the divide between two of the biggest smartphone manufacturers. Do you like style over substance? Or is it a case of sticking with what you know?
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