Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20

Compare Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is priced from ₹1,47,900, while Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is available at ₹86,000 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max	Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Price	₹1,47,900	₹86,000
Processor	Apple A19 Pro	Samsung Exynos 990
Display	6.9 inches, 1.5K OLED, 120Hz	6.7 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 60Hz
Rear Camera	48MP (Wide-angle), 48MP (Periscope), 48MP (Ultra-wide), 18MP (Front)	12MP (Wide-angle), 64MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Front)
Battery	4823mAh, 40W	4300mAh, 25W, Charger in the box
RAM/Storage	12GB (LPDDR5X), 256GB (NvMe)	8GB (LPDDR5), 256GB (UFS 3.1)

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10/10

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

₹1,47,900

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Was ₹1,35,900 2 month(s) ago

7.0/10

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20

₹86,000

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

₹1,47,900

Samsung Galaxy Note 20

₹86,000

Reasons To Consider

→ Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Faster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (A19 Pro)

Bigger RAM for smoother app switching and background retention - (12)

Features a crispier and higher resolution display - (1.5K}

Smoother refresh rate for fluid scrolling, animations, and gameplay - (120Hz)

Faster wired charging speeds for noticeably shorter charge times - (40W)

Higher optical zoom for clearer, detailed shots of distant subjects - (8X)

→ Samsung Galaxy Note 20

Crisper and higher resolution video recording capability upto 8K@24fps

Equipped with reinforced, scratch-resistant cover glass - (Gorilla Glass 5)

Super slow-motion video recording support producing fluid, detailed playback - (960 fps slomo)

Supports reverse wireless charging for accessories

Better AI Engine with new AI features - (Galaxy AI)

Better Software experience with multiple prebuilt features - (One UI)

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Key Specifications

Processor	Apple A19 Pro	Samsung Exynos 990
Display	6.9 inches, 1.5K OLED, 120Hz	6.7 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 60Hz
Camera	48MP (Wide-angle), 48MP (Periscope), 48MP (Ultra-wide), 18MP (Front)	12MP (Wide-angle), 64MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Front)
Battery	4823mAh, 40W	4300mAh, 25W, Charger in the box
RAM	12GB (LPDDR5X)	8GB (LPDDR5)
Storage	256GB (NvMe)	256GB (UFS 3.1)

General

Box Contents	Phone, Type-C Cable	Phone, S Pen, 25W Charger, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool
Launch Price	₹1,49,900	₹77,999

Display

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Display Type	OLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120Hz	60Hz
LTPO Support	Yes	-
Playback Quality	Dolby Vision	HDR10+
Display Engine	Super Retina XDR	Super
Anti Reflection Coating	Yes	-
Display Size	6.9 inches	6.7 inches
Area	115.6 cm²	108.4 cm²
Display Form Factor	Flat Display	Flat Display
Screen to Body Ratio	90.7%	89.2%
Resolution Width	1320pixels	1080pixels
Resolution Height	2868pixels	2400pixels
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9	20:9
Pixel Density	460ppi	393ppi
Display Bit Rate	10-bit	8-bit
Color Gamut Range	100%	100%
Display Resolution	1.5K	FHD+
Typical Brightness	1000nits	-
High Brightness	1600nits	-
Peak Brightness	3000nits	640nits
Eye Protection	PWM Dimming	Eye Comfort Shield
Contrast Ratio	2,000,000:1	-
Colour Gamut	DCI-P3	-
Colour Depth	1.07 Billion Colours	-
LTPS Support	-	Yes

Body

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Height	163.4 mm	161.6 mm
Width	78 mm	75.2 mm
Thickness	8.75 mm	8.3 mm
Weight	231 grams	192 grams
Screen Material	Ceramic Shield 2	Gorilla Glass 5
Back Material	Ceramic Shield	Plastic
Side Material	Aluminium Frame	Plastic Frame
Build Quality	Ceramic Shield 2	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Ports	Display Port, USB Type-C 3.2	USB Type-C 3.2
Additional Features	USB Type-C (bottom)	OTG
IP Rating	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Sound Tuning	Dolby Atmos	AKG
Display Protection	-	Gorilla Glass 5

Processor

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Chipset Manufacturer	Apple	Samsung
Chipset	A19 Pro	Exynos 990
Fabrication Size	3 nm	7 nm
Number of Cores	Hexa-core	Octa-core
Clock Speed	2x4.26GHz + 4 Cores	2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Cooling System	Vapor Chamber Cooling	-
GPU	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)	Mali-G77 MP11

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu	2094047	723365
Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core	3899	840

Operating System

OS Name	iOS	Android
OS Version	26	10
OS Skin	iOS	One UI
Inbuilt AI	Apple Intelligence	Galaxy AI
Gaming Mode	Yes	Yes
AI Frame Interpolation	Yes	-
Bloatware Free OS	Yes	-
OS Updates	7 year(s)	5 year(s)
Security Updates	7 year(s)	7 year(s)
AI Features	Apple Intelligence, Live Translate	-
Desktop Mode	-	Yes

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Main Camera #1 Megapixel	48MP	12MP
Main Camera #1 Aperture	f/1.78	f/1.8
Main Camera #1 Lens Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Main Camera #1 Camera Sensor	Sony IMX903	-
Main Camera #1 Sensor Size	1/1.28"	1/1.76"
Main Camera #1 Camera Features	Dual Pixel PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS	-
Main Camera #2 Megapixel	48MP	64MP
Main Camera #2 Aperture	f/2.8	f/2.0
Main Camera #2 Lens Type	Periscope	Telephoto
Main Camera #2 Camera Sensor	Sony IMX973	-
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size	1/2.55"	1/1.72"
Main Camera #2 Camera Features	PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS	-
Main Camera #3 Megapixel	48MP	12MP
Main Camera #3 Aperture	f/2.2	f/2.2
Main Camera #3 Field of View	120°	120°
Main Camera #3 Lens Type	Ultra-wide	Ultra-wide
Main Camera #3 Camera Sensor	Sony IMX972	-
Main Camera #3 Sensor Size	1/2.55"	1/2.55"
Main Camera #3 Camera Features	PDAF	-
Features	Action Mode, Audio Zoom, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Macro Mode, Night mode, panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapse	-
Camera Stabilization	Sensor Shift OIS	Hybrid Stabilization
Raw Photo Support	Yes	Yes
Dynamic Video Recording Support	Dolby Vision Recording	HDR 10+ recording
Stereo Sound Recording Support	Yes	Yes
Slow Motion Recording	240 fps slomo	960 fps slomo
Auto Focus Type	Dual Pixel Auto Focus	PDAF
Max Zoom Supported	20-50X	20-50X
Optical Zoom Support	8X	3X
Video Features	10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Video, Macro Video Recording, Night Video Recording, ProRes Video Recording, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video	gyro-EIS, HDR10+, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording
Video Recording	1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@25fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@100fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@24fps, 4K@25fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps	1080p@240fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 720p@960fps, 8K@24fps
Log Video Recording Support	Yes	-

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Front Camera #1 Megapixel	18MP	10MP
Front Camera #1 Aperture	f/1.9	f/2.2
Front Camera #1 Lens Type	Wide	Wide
Front Camera #1 Camera Sensor	Sony IMX914	-
Front Camera #1 Camera Features	Auto Focus, OIS, PDAF	-
Features	3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse	AI Face Unlock, Auto Focus
Auto Focus Type	PDAF	Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Video Features	Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording	1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4k@30/60fps
Video Recording	1080@120fps, 1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps	1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps
HDR Recording Support	Dolby Vision Recording	HDR recording
Front Camera #1 Focal Length	-	26 mm
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size	-	1.22 µm
Front Camera #1 Sensor Size	-	1/3.2"

Battery

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy Note 20

Battery Capacity	4823mAh	4300mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging Support	Yes	Yes
Reverse Wired Charging Support	Yes	-
Charging Speed Wired	40W	25W
Charging Speed Wireless	25W	15W
Charging Standards Supported	MAGSAFE, PD3.2, Qi2	-
Charging Speed Reverse Wired	4.5W	-
Reverse Wireless Charging Support	-	Yes
Charging Speed Reverse Wireless	-	4.5W

Network

Sim Type	Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)
Network Support	5G	4G
Band Types	5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS	CDMA, CDMA2000, EVDO, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE
2G Bands	1800, 1900, 850, 900	1800, 1900, 850, 900
3G Bands	UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands	LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66	LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands	SA/NSA/Sub6 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79	-

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Wi-Fi Standards	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be	Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wi-Fi Version	WiFi 7	WiFi 6
Bluetooth Version	6	5
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, Apple Lossless	A2DP, aptX, LE
GPS	Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS	BDS, GPS
NFC Support	Supported	Supported
Radio	-	FM Radio

Features

Sensors on Board	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Dual Ambient Light Sensor, LiDAR Scanner, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Haptic Feedback	Taptic Engine	Vibration Motor
Fingerprint Scanner	-	Ultrasonic (under display)