Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is priced from ₹86,000, while Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is available at ₹1,41,990 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.

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

Key Highlights	Samsung Galaxy Note 20	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Price	₹86,000	₹1,41,990
Processor	Samsung Exynos 990	Apple A19 Pro
Display	6.7 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 60Hz	6.9 inches, 1.5K OLED, 120Hz
Rear Camera	12MP (Wide-angle), 64MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Front)	48MP (Wide-angle), 48MP (Periscope), 48MP (Ultra-wide), 18MP (Front)
Battery	4300mAh, 25W, Charger in the box	4823mAh, 40W
RAM/Storage	8GB (LPDDR5), 256GB (UFS 3.1)	12GB (LPDDR5X), 256GB (NvMe)

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20

₹86,000

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

₹1,41,990

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20

₹86,000

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

₹1,41,990

Reasons To Consider

→ 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)

→ Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

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

Bigger RAM for smoother app switching and multitasking - (12GB)

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 Zoom)

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Key Specifications

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

General

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

Display

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Display Type	AMOLED	OLED
Refresh Rate	60Hz	120Hz
LTPO Support	-	Yes
Playback Quality	HDR10+	Dolby Vision
Display Engine	Super	Super Retina XDR
Anti Reflection Coating	-	Yes
Display Size	6.7 inches	6.9 inches
Area	108.4 cm²	115.6 cm²
Display Form Factor	Flat Display	Flat Display
Screen to Body Ratio	89.2%	90.7%
Resolution Width	1080pixels	1320pixels
Resolution Height	2400pixels	2868pixels
Aspect Ratio	20:9	19.5:9
Pixel Density	393ppi	460ppi
Display Bit Rate	8-bit	10-bit
Color Gamut Range	100%	100%
Display Resolution	FHD+	1.5K
Typical Brightness	-	1000nits
High Brightness	-	1600nits
Peak Brightness	640nits	3000nits
Eye Protection	Eye Comfort Shield	PWM Dimming
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	161.6 mm	163.4 mm
Width	75.2 mm	78 mm
Thickness	8.3 mm	8.75 mm
Weight	192 grams	231 grams
Screen Material	Gorilla Glass 5	Ceramic Shield 2
Back Material	Plastic	Ceramic Shield
Side Material	Plastic Frame	Aluminium Frame
Build Quality	Corning Gorilla Glass 5	Ceramic Shield 2
Ports	USB Type-C 3.2	Display Port, USB Type-C 3.2
Additional Features	OTG	USB Type-C (bottom)
IP Rating	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Sound Tuning	AKG	Dolby Atmos
Display Protection	Gorilla Glass 5	-

Processor

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

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

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu	723365	2094047
Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core	840	3899

Operating System

OS Name	Android	iOS
OS Version	10	26
OS Skin	One UI	iOS
Inbuilt AI	Galaxy AI	Apple Intelligence
Gaming Mode	Yes	Yes
Bloatware Free OS	-	Yes
OS Updates	5 year(s)	7 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	12MP	48MP
Main Camera #1 Aperture	f/1.8	f/1.78
Main Camera #1 Lens Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Main Camera #1 Camera Sensor	-	Sony IMX903
Main Camera #1 Sensor Size	1/1.76"	1/1.28"
Main Camera #1 Camera Features	-	Dual Pixel PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS
Main Camera #2 Megapixel	64MP	48MP
Main Camera #2 Aperture	f/2.0	f/2.8
Main Camera #2 Lens Type	Telephoto	Periscope
Main Camera #2 Camera Sensor	-	Sony IMX973
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size	1/1.72"	1/2.55"
Main Camera #2 Camera Features	-	PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS
Main Camera #3 Megapixel	12MP	48MP
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	Hybrid Stabilization	Sensor Shift OIS
Raw Photo Support	Yes	Yes
Dynamic Video Recording Support	HDR 10+ recording	Dolby Vision Recording
Stereo Sound Recording Support	Yes	Yes
Slow Motion Recording	960 fps slomo	240 fps slomo
Auto Focus Type	PDAF	Dual Pixel Auto Focus
Max Zoom Supported	20-50X	20-50X
Optical Zoom Support	3X	8X
Video Features	gyro-EIS, HDR10+, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording	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
Video Recording	1080p@240fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 720p@960fps, 8K@24fps	1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@25fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@100fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@24fps, 4K@25fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps
Log Video Recording Support	-	Yes

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Front Camera #1 Megapixel	10MP	18MP
Front Camera #1 Aperture	f/2.2	f/1.9
Front Camera #1 Lens Type	Wide	Wide
Front Camera #1 Camera Sensor	-	Sony IMX914
Front Camera #1 Camera Features	-	Auto Focus, OIS, PDAF
Features	AI Face Unlock, Auto Focus	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
Auto Focus Type	Contrast Detection Auto Focus	PDAF
Video Features	1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4k@30/60fps	Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording
Video Recording	1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps	1080@120fps, 1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps
HDR Recording Support	HDR recording	Dolby Vision 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	4300mAh	4823mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging Support	Yes	Yes
Reverse Wired Charging Support	-	Yes
Charging Speed Wired	25W	40W
Charging Speed Wireless	15W	25W
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 stand-by)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM)
Network Support	4G	5G
Band Types	CDMA, CDMA2000, EVDO, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE	5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS
2G Bands	1800, 1900, 850, 900	1800, 1900, 850, 900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100	UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100
4G Bands	LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66	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
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 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Wi-Fi Version	WiFi 6	WiFi 7
Bluetooth Version	5	6
Bluetooth Codecs	A2DP, aptX, LE	AAC, Apple Lossless
GPS	BDS, GPS	Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS
NFC Support	Supported	Supported
Radio	FM Radio	-

Features

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