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Apple iPhone XS Max776 views
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Apple iPhone XS Max vs Samsung Galaxy A30s
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A30s1,072 views
Apple iPhone XS Max — quick specs
- NetworkLTE / HSPA / EVDO
- Display6.5 inches · 1242×2688
- Camera12 MP
- Memory4 GB RAM
- Battery3174 mAh
- OSiOS 12
Samsung Galaxy A30s — quick specs
- NetworkLTE / HSPA / GSM
- Display6.4 inches · 720×1560
- Camera25 MP
- Memory3 GB RAM
- Battery4000 mAh
- OSAndroid 9.0
● Full specification comparison
Spec
Apple iPhone XS Max
Samsung Galaxy A30s
NETWORK
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Technology
AGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
BGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) - for China
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
2G bands
AGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) - for China
BGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
3G bands
AHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
BHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 32(1500), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 46(5200), 66(1700/2100) - A2101
LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
4G bands
ALTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 32(1500), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 46(5200), 66(1700/2100) - A2101
B LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE-A
Speed
AHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
BHSPA, LTE-A
LAUNCH
Announced
2018, September
2019, August
Announced
A2018, September
B2019, August
Status
Available. Released 2018, September
Available. Released 2019, September
Status
AAvailable. Released 2018, September
BAvailable. Released 2019, September
BODY
Dimensions
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
158.5 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.31 in)
Dimensions
A157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
B158.5 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.31 in)
Weight
208 g (7.34 oz)
166 g (5.86 oz)
Weight
A208 g (7.34 oz)
B166 g (5.86 oz)
SIM
Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or Electronic SIM card) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for China
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
SIM
ASingle SIM (Nano-SIM and/or Electronic SIM card) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for China
BSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Build
Front/back glass, stainless steel frame
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Build
AFront/back glass, stainless steel frame
B—
DISPLAY
Type
Super Retina OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Type
ASuper Retina OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
BSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size
6.5 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio)
6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Size
A6.5 inches, 102.9 cm2 (~84.4% screen-to-body ratio)
B6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
Resolution
A1242 x 2688 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density)
B720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Unspecified
Protection
AScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
BUnspecified
PLATFORM
OS
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 13.2
Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS
AiOS 12, upgradable to iOS 13.2
BAndroid 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Exynos 7904 (14 nm)
Chipset
AApple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
BExynos 7904 (14 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
CPU
AHexa-core (2x2.5 GHz Vortex + 4x1.6 GHz Tempest)
BOcta-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G71 MP2
GPU
AApple GPU (4-core graphics)
BMali-G71 MP2
MEMORY
Card slot
No
microSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)
Card slot
ANo
BmicroSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Internal
A64GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
B32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Dual
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom";
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Dual
A12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom";
B—
Features
—
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Features
A—
BLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video
—
1080p@30fps
Video
A—
B1080p@30fps
Single
—
25 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor
Single
A—
B25 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor
SELFIE CAMERA
Features
HDR
—
Features
AHDR
B—
Video
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Video
A1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
B1080p@30fps
Dual
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
SL 3D camera
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Dual
A7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard)
SL 3D camera
B—
Single
—
16 MP, f/2.0
Single
A—
B16 MP, f/2.0
SOUND
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Loudspeaker
AYes, with stereo speakers
BYes
3.5mm jack
No
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Yes
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
3.5mm jack
ANo
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
BYes
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
COMMS
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
WLAN
AWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
BWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
A5.0, A2DP, LE
B5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
AYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
BYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
USB
2.0, proprietary reversible connector
2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
USB
A2.0, proprietary reversible connector
B2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Radio
No
FM radio
Radio
ANo
BFM radio
NFC
Yes
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NFC
AYes
B—
FEATURES
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Siri natural language commands and dictation
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Sensors
AFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Siri natural language commands and dictation
BFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, compass
BATTERY
Charging
Fast battery charging 15W: 50% in 30 min
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Qi wireless charging
Fast battery charging 15W
Charging
AFast battery charging 15W: 50% in 30 min
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Qi wireless charging
BFast battery charging 15W
Battery Type
Non-removable Li-Ion 3174 mAh battery (12.08 Wh)
Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery
Battery Type
ANon-removable Li-Ion 3174 mAh battery (12.08 Wh)
BNon-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery
MISC
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2
Colors
ASpace Gray, Silver, Gold
BPrism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2
Models
A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104
SM-A307F, SM-A307FN, SM-A307G, SM-A307GN, SM-A307YN
Models
AA1921, A2101, A2102, A2104
BSM-A307F, SM-A307FN, SM-A307G, SM-A307GN, SM-A307YN
Price
About 649 USD
326 USD
Price
AAbout 649 USD
B326 USD
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