Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra N986U Mystic Black 128GB
Samsung
65 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Flagship
Photography
Foldable
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra N986U | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | — | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| HDR | — | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865+ | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 3.00 | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 108 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 10 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 5x★ |
| Video | 8K@30fps★ | 4K@120fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 4,685 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 25W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast charging 25W | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | — | 0.23 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra N986U Mystic Black 128GB
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong camera (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong battery (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra N986U Mystic Black 128GB
No current pricing available
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 41 specs.