iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
34.4Performance29.1
32.4Display55.1
37Camera56.4
30.4Battery41.7
73.3Features73.3
5 spec wins — iPhone 11 Pro Max12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+23) and camera (+19). iPhone 11 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 11 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 29
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 80% higher AnTuTu 10: 900,000 vs 500,000
- 49% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,340 vs 900
- 28% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,400 vs 2,650
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 37
- Stronger battery score: 42 vs 30
- 800% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 12 MP
- 200% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 4 GB
Display
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.9 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2688x1242 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 458 ppi | 496 ppi+8% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+80%Top 56% | 500,000Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,340+49%Top 56% | 900Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,400+28%Top 57% | 2,650Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP+800% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,969 mAh | 4,500 mAh+13% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 226 g | 208 g+8% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 13 | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+100% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 11 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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