Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
$1,299
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
$999
| iPhone 18 Pro Max | Galaxy Note 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 1,299 | USD 999 |
| Battery | 5391 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging (W) | N/A | 25 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Chipset | Apple A20 Pro | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Display | 6.9" • OLED • 120Hz | 6.7" • Super AMOLED Plus • 60Hz |
| Main Camera | 48MP | 12MP |
| Front Camera | 18MP | 10MP |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 10 |
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Key Differences
Only the differences that meaningfully separate these phones.
Price
USD 300 cheaper
Galaxy Note 20USD 999
vsiPhone 18 Pro MaxUSD 1,299
RAM
4 GB more RAM
iPhone 18 Pro Max12 GB RAM
vsGalaxy Note 208 GB RAM
Battery
25% larger battery
iPhone 18 Pro Max5,391 mAh
vsGalaxy Note 204,300 mAh
Performance
Different chipsets
iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple A20 Pro
vsGalaxy Note 20Samsung Exynos 990
Display
Larger120Hz
iPhone 18 Pro Max6.9″ · 120Hz
vsGalaxy Note 206.7″ · 60Hz
Build
57 g lighter
Galaxy Note 20192 g
vsiPhone 18 Pro Max249 g
Camera
Higher resolution
iPhone 18 Pro Max48MP rear · 18MP front
vsGalaxy Note 2012MP rear · 10MP front
Best For
Where each phone stands out based on this comparison.
Best if you want
More hardwareApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
More RAM12 GB RAM
Larger battery5,391 mAh
Larger 120Hz display6.9″ · 120Hz
Higher-resolution cameras48MP rear · 18MP front
Best if you want
Lower priceSamsung Galaxy Note 20
Much lower purchase priceUSD 999
Lighter build192 g
Smaller 6.7-inch display6.7″
What CompareTab says about Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max offers more RAM and a larger battery than Galaxy Note 20, with 12 GB of RAM versus 8 GB, a 5391 mAh battery versus 4300 mAh, and a 120 Hz display instead of 60 Hz. It also adds a higher-resolution rear camera (48 MP versus 12 MP) and a higher-resolution front camera (18 MP versus 10 MP). Samsung Galaxy Note 20, however, is around $300 cheaper, lighter at 192 g versus 249 g, and thinner at 8.3 mm versus 8.75 mm. The choice comes down to iPhone 18 Pro Max’s extra RAM, battery capacity, smoother display, and higher-resolution cameras versus Galaxy Note 20’s lower price and lighter, thinner build.
