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General
| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Date | 12 Sept 2023 | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Titanium, Phantom Navy, Phantom Brown, Navy |
| Models | A2849, A3105, A3106, A3108, iPhone16,2 | SM-G998B, SM-G998B/DS, SM-G998U, SM-G998U1, SM-G998W, SM-G998N, SM-G9980 |
Display
| Display Size | 6.7 Inches | 6.8 Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Display Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 1290 x 2796 pixels | 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Stylus Support | No | Yes |
| Features | 89.8% (screen to body ratio), 460 ppi | 89.8% (screen to body ratio), 515 ppi |
Platform
| Operating System | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 17.1.1 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) | Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - International, Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - International, Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Mali-G78 MP14 - International, Adreno 660 - USA/China |
Memory
| Ram | 8GB | 12GB, 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 3.1 |
| SD Card Slot | No | No |
Camera
| Type | Triple Camera | Quad Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.28", 1.22µm, sensor-shift OIS | 108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.33", 0.8µm, Laser AF, OIS |
| Ultra Wide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55", 1.4µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 1/2.55", 1.4µm |
| Telephoto | - | 10 MP, f/2.4, 72mm, 1/3.24", 1.22µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Periscope | 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm, 1/3.06", 1.12µm, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom | 10 MP, f/4.9, 1/3.24", 1.22µm, OIS, 10x optical zoom |
| Depth | TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | - |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec. | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR (photo/panorama) | auto-HDR, Super Steady video |
Front Camera
| Type | Single Camera | Single Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OISSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 40 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, 1/2.8", 0.7µm |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps) | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
Battery
| Capacity | 4441 mAh | 5000 mAh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Technology | Li-Ion, non-removable | Li-Ion, non-removable |
| Charging Speed | 27W, PD2.0 | 25W, PD3.0 |
| USB Type | Type C, USB 3.0 | Type C, USB 3.2, OTG |
| Wireless Charging | 15W wireless (MagSafe), 7.5W wireless (Qi) | 15W (Qi/PMA) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | 4.5W | 4.5W |
Network
| Sim | Dual Sim | Dual Sim |
|---|---|---|
| Sim Type | Nano-SIM and eSIM - International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - China | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by) |
| Technology | 5G | 5G |
| Bands | ||
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6E | WiFi 6E |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | V5.3 | V5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
Audio
| Loudspeaker | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
|---|---|---|
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Features | - | 32-bit/384kHz audio, Tuned by AKG |
Biometric
| Fingerprint | No | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Type | - | Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner |
| Fingerprint Position | - | In-Display |
| Face Unlock | 3D Face Unlock | 2D Face Unlock |
Body
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm | 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 227 g |
| Frame | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame |
| Back | Glass Back | Glass Back |
| Back Protection | Corning-made glass | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
Others
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support, Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| SAR | 1.07 W/kg (head), 1.11 W/kg (body) | 0.77 W/kg (head), 1.02 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.98 W/kg (head), 0.98 W/kg (body) | 0.71 W/kg (head), 1.58 W/kg (body) |
Benchmarks
| Antutu | 1487203 (v10) | 657150 (v8) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench | 7237 (v6.0) | 3518 (v5.1) |
| GFX Bench | - | 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
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