iPhone XS vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Short Description
iPhone XS
Screen size: 5.8" / Resolution: 1125 x 2436 px / Main camera: 12 MP & 12 MP / Front camera: 7MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 2658 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Screen size: 5.7" / Resolution: 1440 x 2560 px / Main camera: 12 MP / Front camera: 5MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 3500 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM
Key Differences
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Why is iPhone XS better than Samsung Galaxy Note 7?
AnTuTu score is about 447% higher
More internal storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB vs 64GB
More megapixels front camera: 7MP vs 5MP
Has a larger display diagonal: 5.8" vs 5.7"
Narrower: 70.9 mm (2.79 inches) vs 73.9 mm (2.91 inches)
Shorter: 143.6 mm (5.65 inches) vs 153.5 mm (6.04 inches)
More color options: Space Gray, Silver, Gold vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7
The phone is 2 years newer
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Why is Samsung Galaxy Note 7 better than iPhone XS?
Bigger battery capacity: 3500 mAh vs 2658 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 8 x 2.3 GHz vs 2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
Better display resolution: 1440 x 2560 px vs 1125 x 2436 px
Lighter: 169 g (5.96 ounces) vs 177 g (6.24 ounces)
Size Comparison
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Height
143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
177 g
(6.24 ounces)
5.8"
5.7"
Height
153.5 mm
(6.04 inches)
Width
73.9 mm
(2.91 inches)
Thickness
7.9 mm
(0.31 inches)
Screen size
5.7"
Weight
169 g
(5.96 ounces)
Height
143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
177 g
(6.24 ounces)
Height
153.5 mm
(6.04 inches)
Width
73.9 mm
(2.91 inches)
Thickness
7.9 mm
(0.31 inches)
Screen size
5.7"
Weight
169 g
(5.96 ounces)
3D comparison
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Expert Score
Score 4.3
Score 4.2
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Score 4.3
Score 4.2
TechRadar
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
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iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
iPhone XS
738,192 +446.81%
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
135,000
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
Price Comparison
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Price in Europe From € 207
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About Products
iPhone XS
The Apple iPhone XS offers a premium experience with its 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks, perfect for watching videos and browsing. Powered by the A12 Bionic chip, it delivers fast performance and smooth multitasking, ideal for gaming, apps, and daily use.
The 12MP dual-camera system captures sharp photos, supports Smart HDR, and records 4K video, while the 7MP front camera ensures excellent selfies and FaceTime quality. Face ID provides secure unlocking, and the sleek glass design supports wireless charging. With water and dust resistance, the iPhone XS combines power, style, and durability in a compact form.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is a feature-packed smartphone that stands out with its 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display, offering vibrant colors and crisp visuals, perfect for watching videos and multitasking. The S Pen stylus adds a layer of functionality, allowing for precise note-taking, drawing, and navigation.
Powered by an Exynos 8890 processor (or Snapdragon 820 in some regions) and 4GB of RAM, the device handles apps and tasks with ease. The 12MP rear camera delivers sharp, detailed photos, even in low light, while the 5MP front camera ensures great selfies.
The Note 7 comes with an iris scanner for added security, as well as fast charging and wireless charging capabilities. Its 64GB internal storage can be expanded via microSD, offering ample space for apps and media.
Technical Specifications
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Specs
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Design
Weight
177 g (6.24 ounces)
169 g (5.96 ounces)
Thickness
7.7 mm (0.3 inches)
7.9 mm (0.31 inches)
Width
70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
73.9 mm (2.91 inches)
Height
143.6 mm (5.65 inches)
153.5 mm (6.04 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
✔
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
-
Waterproof depth rating
2 m
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Volume
78.4 cm³
89.61 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
✔
Color options
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Lowest potential operating temperature
0 °C
-
Maximum operating temperature
35 °C
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French Repairability Index
4.7
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Display
Screen size
5.8"
5.7"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
458 ppi
518 ppi
Resolution
1125 x 2436 px
1440 x 2560 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
-
Brightness (typical)
625 nits
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Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
-
Gorilla Glass 5
Supports HDR10
✔
-
Always-On Display
-
✔
Supports Dolby Vision
✔
-
Contrast ratio
1000000:1
-
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 256GB, 512GB
64GB
RAM
4GB
4GB
Android version
-
Android 6 Marshmallow
CPU speed
2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
8 x 2.3 GHz
GPU clock speed
-
650 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
2133 MHz
1800 MHz
Semiconductor size
7 nm
14 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
-
DirectX 11
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
6 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
-
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
34.1 GB/s
26.82 GB/s
OpenCL version
-
1.2
L2 cache
8 MB
2 MB
DDR memory version
4
4
Maximum memory amount
-
4GB
Release date
2018
2017
Has NX bit
✔
✔
L1 cache
128 KB
384 KB
Number of transistors
6900 million
2000 million
Has an external memory slot
-
✔
Turbo clock speed
2.49GHz
-
Maximum amount of external memory supported
-
256GB
Bits executed at a time
-
128
VFP version
-
4
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP & 12 MP
12 MP
Front camera
7MP
5MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
2160 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.4 & f/1.8
f/1.7
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
-
Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
-
Optical zoom
2x
0x
Number of flash LEDs
2
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
-
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
-
Has timelapse function
✔
-
Pixel size (main camera)
1.4 µm & 1 µm
-
Operating system
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
-
Has battery health check
✔
-
Can offload apps
✔
-
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
✔
-
Supports instant markup
✔
-
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Is free and open source
-
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
-
✔
Can block app tracking
✔
-
Blocks cross-site tracking
✔
-
Gets direct OS updates
✔
-
Has AirPlay
✔
-
Has Quick Start
✔
-
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Supports widgets
-
✔
Has offline voice recognition
-
✔
More languages supported
56
74
Battery
Battery power
2658 mAh
3500 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
-
Charging speed
-
15W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Battery life
-
38 hours
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
-
Number of microphones
3
2
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
-
✔
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
1024 MBits/s
600 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
150 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
-
✔
USB version
2
3.1
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
1 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
-
✔
Bluetooth version
5
4.2
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
-
Stylus included
-
✔
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an infrared sensor
✔
-
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Supports ant+
-
✔
Has an iris scanner
-
✔
Uses 3D facial recognition
✔
-
Is DLNA-certified
-
✔
Has a heart rate monitor
-
✔
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