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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or iPhone 12 Pro Max, Which one should you buy?
Recently, the US smartphone maker Apple introduced its latest iPhone 12 series. It is the first time in a while the company has revealed four different iPhones with 5G connectivity.
In this article, we are going to compare the latest iPhone 12 Pro Max with the top flagship smartphone of Samsung, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, and take your opinion about which one you should buy as a consumer.
Design and Build:
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra uses the latest Gorilla Glass Victus while iPhone 12 Pro Max has its own developed ceramic shield on the front of the phone. Apple claims the iPhone 12 Pro Max might be more durable. Both devices have top-notch but the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra looks and feels better than the iPhone 12 Pro Max with a small punch hole.
Price:
We are comparing two high-end flagship devices, so we can’t expect affordable pricing.
Galaxy Note20 Ultra starts at $1,299 (128GB), $1449 (512GB)
iPhone 12 Pro Max starts at $1099 (128GB), $1199 (256GB), $1399 (512GB)
Display:
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with a 6.9-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity-O Display and the iPhone 12 Pro Max features a 6.7-inch, edge to edge Super Retina XDR display.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra offers a 120Hz display with a resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels. On the other hand, the iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 60hz refresh rate with a resolution of 2778 x 1284 pixels. At the same time, the iPhone 12 Pro Max has no higher refresh rate. Galaxy Note 20 Ultra’s display is sharper than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Processor and Storage:
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ octa-core processor built on a 7-nm process for select markets. In the storage department, the device packed with 8GB/12GB of RAM and 128GB/512 GB of internal storage.
On the other hand, iPhone 12 Pro Max equips an A14 Bionic chipset which is built on a 5-nm process. This device comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage variants. Both of these smartphones provide superb performance.
Camera:
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, both have a triple rear camera setup including an ultra-wide camera, wide-angle camera, and a telephoto camera.
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: 108 MP wide angle, 12 MP zoom, 12 MP ultra-wide; 10 MP front camera
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max: 12MP wide-angle, 12MP zoom, 12MP ultra-wide; 12MP front camera
The difference in megapixels of the camera of both phones is not declaring the camera quality. It’s too early to say which one has the better camera, but one thing is for sure that they’ll be neck to neck. However, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has an edge over iPhone 12 Pro Max in terms of quality and zooming capability.
Battery life:
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: 4500mAh
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max: 3687mAh
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra’s battery is sufficient for daily use. While the battery capacity of the iPhone 12 Pro Max is 3687mAh. There’s a big difference in the battery capacity of both phones. With the battery size, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra can power you longer than the top model of the iPhone 12.
Also, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra users will get a fast charger within the retail box, while iPhone 12 Pro Max users will have to buy it separately.
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After OLED, Samsung is entering Apple’s CIS supply chain. Ming-Chi Kuo today revealed that Samsung could start shipping 48MP camera for Apple iPhone models as early as 2026. It’s a big blow to Apple’s conventional image supplier, Sony.
For years, Sony has dominated Apple’s iPhone camera supply chain. The entry of Samsung in the Apple iPhone 48MP camera supply is certain in early 2026. The source mentioned that Samsung had to form a dedicated team to serve Apple.
As Samsung’s supply could start in 2026, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 may still use Sony sensors. As the Korean tech giant preps for supply, Apple may have considered completing its agreement/contract with Sony for the iPhone camera.
Ming-Chi Kuo’s article reads:
- Samsung is expected to begin shipping 1/2.6-inch 48MP ultra-wide CMOS image sensors (CIS) to Apple for iPhones as early as 2026, breaking Sony’s years-long monopoly on supplying CIS to Apple. To this end, Samsung has established a dedicated team to serve Apple.
The gap of nearly two years would result in some changes in camera supply. The iPhone maker may also opt for a multi-vendor strategy to freeze prices. Having more than a single supply chain partner empowers the manufacturer during price negotiation.
Kuo notes that Samsung will supply a 1/2.6-inch image sensor for iPhone. The product will have a 48-megapixel resolution. It will likely be used as an ultra-wide camera in future iPhones, while others will still be from Sony.
Samsung announced its most anticipated foldable phones on July 10 in Paris. Yesterday, Honor launched the new Magic V3, which challenges the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with a thinner design and some cool specs. The new Honor foldable is considerably thin compared to the phones available.
Honor’s new Magic V3 measures 9.2mm (camera bump not included) in its folded state. It goes further slimmer to 4.35mm when you unfold its 7.92-inch main screen. Oops, there’s a clearly visible hole for the camera on the inner display, with Galaxy Z Fold 6 featuring UDC for years.
The Chinese vendor managed to make its new foldable slimmer with an upgraded hinge of 2.84mm thickness. It won’t break before 500,000 folds while the frame is made from 7-series aluminum alloy. It’s the most highlighting spec that makes it superior to its Samsung counterpart.
Samsung reduced the weight of the Z Fold 6 to 239 grams but the Magic V3 weighs just 226 grams. Honor also brought IPX8 water resistance to the Magic V3, making it the first in the lineup to feature official protection against water insertion.
Galaxy Z Fold 6 packs a 4400mAh battery, but Honor’s Magic V3 has an edge here too. It boasts a 5150mAh silicon-carbon battery with 66W wired and 50W wireless charging. Both devices use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, offering robust performance and efficiency.
Honor Magic V3 comes with a 6.43-inch LTPO cover screen with FHD+ resolution. It’s also rated for 2,500 nits peak brightness and supports stylus input. Notably, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 also supports S Pen input but on the inner panel only with a special pen crafted by Samsung.
In terms of optics, the Magic V3 features a 50MP primary with OIS, a 50MP Periscope with 3.5x optical zoom, and a 40MP ultrawide camera. The cover and main screens also house 20MP front-facing cameras. It lacks under-display camera technology which arrived 3rd time on a Samsung Fold.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition, a bespoke smartphone designed exclusively for athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It will be provided to around 17,000 athletes participating in Paris 2024.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 special edition smartphone introduces Galaxy AI in an Olympic Edition to enhance athletes’ efficiency and connectivity throughout their Paris journey.
This smartphone features a striking yellow design adorned with iconic Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos in gold. By collaborating with Parasina Men’s luxury Maison Berluti, Samsung has designed a unique Flipsuit Case made from Venezia leather, inspired by the Olympic rings.
Each device comes with 100GB 5G eSIM data and two years of international warranty. Athletes will receive their Galaxy Z Flip 6 Olympic Edition from July 18 with pre-loaded Paris 2024-themed apps and exclusive services
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
Samsung just launched Galaxy Z Flip 6 with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor, 50MP main camera, 4000mAh battery, latest software, IP48, and more. Check full specs below.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 launches with bigger battery, 50MP camera and AI