Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 6.9" (3088x1440) AMOLED
  • 12GB
    Snapdragon 865+ SoC     128GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • 108-MP, f/1.8, OIS 4 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 201
  • 4500 mAh W-Charge
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
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Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Price
$1099. Search
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • 6.7" (2778x1284) P-OLED
  • 6GB
    A14 Bionic SoC     128GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • 12-MP, f/1.6, OIS 4 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 157
  • 3678 mAh W-Charge
iPhone 12 Pro Max
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iPhone 12 Pro Max Price
$1099. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy Note 20 UltraiPhone 12 Pro Max
ProductGalaxy Note 20 Ultra (Launched 2020-08-05)iPhone 12 Pro Max (Launched 2020-10-13)
Display6.9" 3088x1440 AMOLED 6.7" 2778x1284 P-OLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 25mm 108-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
  • 13mm 12-MP f/2.2
  • 123mm 12-MP f/3 +OIS
  • 0.3-MP +ToF Sensor
  • 26mm 12-MP f/1.6 (Primary) +OIS
  • 14mm 12-MP f/2.4
  • 64mm 12-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • +ToF Sensor
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 10-MP f/2.2
  • 12-MP f/2.2
Computing
  • Snapdragon 865+ SoC
  • 12GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • MicroSDXC
  • A14 Bionic SoC
  • 6GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/512GB Storage
Battery4500 mAh, Wireless Charging3678 mAh, Wireless Charging,
DesignIP68, 208g (7.3oz), 77.2x164.8x8.1 mm (3.04 x 6.49 x 0.32 inches)IP68, 228g (8oz), 78.09x160.84x7.39 mm (3.07 x 6.33 x 0.29 inches)
Price (Market)$1099$1099
Price at Launch$1299.99$1099
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Display
Product NameGalaxy Note 20 UltraiPhone 12 Pro Max
TypeAMOLEDP-OLED
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum120
Diagonal (inches)6.9"6.7"
Display/Body Ratio92.5%87.8%
Resolution3088x14402778x1284
Sharpness (PPI)494 PPI457 PPI
Brightness (specs)1200 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • HDR
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • HDR
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy Note 20 UltraiPhone 12 Pro Max
Megapixel108-MP12-MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Focal Length (35mm) 25mm26mm
Sensor SizeEnormousMedium
Autofocus Features
  • Contrast
  • Phase Detection
  • Laser-Assisted
  • Phase Detection
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • EIS
  • LED Flash
  • Autofocus
  • Nona Bayer
  • OIS
  • LED Flash
  • OIS
Video Resolutions
  • 720p/30fps
  • 1080p/30fps
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 2160p/60fps
  • 4320p/24fps
  • 2160p/60fps
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameiPhone 12 Pro Max
Megapixel12-MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 64mm
Sensor SizeVery small
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Long-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy Note 20 Ultra
Megapixel12-MP
Aperturef/3
Focal Length (35mm) 123mm
Sensor SizeVery small
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Ultrawide Camera
Product NameGalaxy Note 20 UltraiPhone 12 Pro Max
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 13mm14mm
Sensor SizeSmallVery small
Battery
Product NameGalaxy Note 20 UltraiPhone 12 Pro Max
Battery TypeLi-PolyLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)4500 mAh3678 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • PMA
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
  • USB PD
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • USB PD
Computing
Product NameGalaxy Note 20 UltraiPhone 12 Pro Max
Processor BrandQualcommApple
Processor NameSnapdragon 865+A14 Bionic
Processor # Cores86
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)3.09 GHz
RAM Options12GB6GB
Internal Storage Options128GB/256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSDXC
Operating System + VersionAndroid 10iOS 14
Communications
Product NameGalaxy Note 20 UltraiPhone 12 Pro Max
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT20 2.0 Gbps/316 Mbps
LTE Bands1, 12, 13, 17, 2, 20, 28, 3, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 5, 7, 81, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 2, 20, 25, 26, 29, 3, 30, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 5, 7, 71, 8
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • 5G NSA
  • 5G SA
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • LTE-A
  • EV-DO A
  • TD-SCDMA
  • TD-HSDPA
  • 5G NSA
  • 5G SA
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
  • USB 2.0
SAR US Head0.71 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.18 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy Note 20 UltraiPhone 12 Pro Max
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy Note 20 UltraiPhone 12 Pro Max
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
  • Loudspeaker
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AWB
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • OTA
  • DSF
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • AAC
Video Formats
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
  • H.265
  • MP4
  • H.264
  • MPEG-4
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs. Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 5 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+OnePlus 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S20 UltraSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraApple iPhone 12 Pro Max6006507007508008509009501000105011001150120012501300135014001450150015501600

Geekbench 5 Multi

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+OnePlus 8 ProSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraSamsung Galaxy S20 UltraApple iPhone 12 Pro Max2000225025002750300032503500375040004250

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
HTC U UltraSamsung Galaxy Note 10+Samsung Galaxy S20 UltraSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraApple iPhone 12 Pro Max2537.55062.57587.5100112.5125137.5150162.5175

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
HTC U UltraSamsung Galaxy Note 10+OnePlus 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S20 UltraSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraApple iPhone 12 Pro Max20253035404550556065707580859095100105110115

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
HTC U UltraSamsung Galaxy Note 10+OnePlus 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S20 UltraSamsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra5075100125150175200225250

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
HTC U UltraApple iPhone 11 Pro MaxApple iPhone 12 Pro MaxMeizu Note 9Samsung Galaxy Note 20Samsung Galaxy Note 10+Samsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraSamsung Galaxy S20+OnePlus 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra25002750300032503500375040004250450047505000

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 12 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy Note 10+52.55557.56062.56567.57072.57577.58082.58587.5