iPhone XS Max vs Galaxy S9 Plus

Which one is best for you?

Both Apple’s iPhone XS Max and Samsung’s S9+, released earlier in 2018, will appeal to gamers, movie buffs and anyone who likes stunning big screens. They both make use of the latest innovations in screen tech, with iPhone XS Max sporting a dazzling full-face OLED screen measuring a whopping 6.5 inches, compared to the S9+’s 6.2-inch Super AMOLED Display.

Samsung have packed 6GB of RAM into the S9+, to iPhone Xs Max’s 4GB. Apple have concentrated on advancing their camera technology, with an impressive feature-heavy snapper going up against Samsung’s workhorse. Both employ dual lens technology to enable more professional looking photos.

Both phones push the envelope on biometric security. Apple has introduced its much-heralded 3D facial recognition software and Samsung offer Intelligent Scan, which combines face, fingerprint and iris scanning.

On the surface, these two plus-size phones have very similar specs, so your choice is most likely to be directed by your preference of operating system. If you’re still on the fence, check out our handy features guide to help you decide.

Name iPhone XS Max Galaxy S9 Plus
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Display 6.5 inches 6.2 inch Infinity Display
Size and weight Height: 157.5 mm
Width: 77.4 mm
Depth: 7.7 mm
Weight: 208 grams
Height: 158.1 mm
Width: 73.8 mm
Depth: 8.5 mm
Weight: 189 grams
Rear camera Dual 12 MP 12 MP + 12 MP
Front camera 7 MP 8 MP
Video recording 4K video recording at 24fps 4K video recording at 30 fps or 60fps
Processor A12 Bionic Chip Octa-core Exynos 9810
Battery 3174 mAh 3500 mAh
Storage 64 GB
256 GB
512 GB
128 GB
Splash, water and dust resistant Yes Yes
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