Galaxy Note 10+ vs. iPhone 11 Pro Max: Which one should you buy?

The Galaxy Note 10+ and the iPhone 11 Pro Max are the two high-end phones from each respective platform. Apart from software, there is a surprising amount of similarity between the two phones, from triple cameras to large screens, almost without glasses, to high-quality metal and glass designs. So which one is best for most people?

The battle of Android versus iOS continues

By now, you've probably decided if you prefer Android or iOS (you can guess which one we prefer!), But it's hard to say that Samsung and Apple make incredible phones in 2019 – even if they're meant for different people . The recently released Galaxy Note 10+ is already one of the best Android phones in the world, with powerful hardware and three great cameras.

There is not only the software used by each phone, but it is certainly an important factor.

This is not particularly new for Samsung; The Note 10+ is largely similar to the previous Galaxy S10 +, with its almost identical features and the same set of wide angle, ultra wide angle and telephoto lenses. The Galaxy Note 10+, however, has a new futuristic design, with an almost edge-to-edge display that wraps the curved glass, masked by a small perforated cut at the top.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max also inspires a lot of its predecessor for design. The front is not visually distinguishable from that of the iPhone XS Max, although the rear design has been refreshed with a new frosted glass look and a significantly larger camera hump that houses the first triple camera set of an iPhone. As for the Galaxy Note 10+, the iPhone 11 Pro Max features wide angle, ultra wide cameras and telephoto lenses.

Storage is a weak point for the iPhone.

In short, both phones are incredibly well designed, each with its own design and the same triple camera arrangements. You will get two speakers on one or the other phone, and none will feature a 3.5mm headphone jack. The biggest hardware difference is in the load / data port. Although the Note 10+ has the same USB-C port as most gadgets made in recent years, the iPhone 11 Pro Max features Apple's Lightning connector.

A major gain for the Galaxy Note 10+ is its microSD slot for easily expanding the 256GB of built-in storage – with the iPhone, you're stuck with the storage you pay, from 64GB. It's a quarter storage for the same price, although the iPhone has at least a dual SIM compatibility through the use of its eSIM, which can be a considerable advantage for frequent travelers and professionals.

Without too much touching the software (on which you have probably already drawn your own conclusions), iOS is still suitable for those who already have other devices Apple. Practical features like Airdrop and iMessage play a role as important as ever to attract users into the Apple ecosystem, although there are of course similar services on Android. The Galaxy Note 10+ runs Samsung's unique user interface on Android 9 Pie, which includes an integrated video editor, numerous customization possibilities and powerful camera controls.

Speaking of cameras, while both phones offer the same choice of lenses, you will get very different experiences with each one. The Galaxy Note 10+ has many useful tools, useful for both photo and video. In addition to manual camera controls, you get ultra-steady video, focused audio zoom, and even live focus video that adds depth to your subject. You can also use the S Pen as a remote shutter to capture photos and videos without touching the screen.

Regarding the cameras, you choose between manual controls and multi-cam recording.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max offers almost no more orders; You can not manually adjust items such as shutter speed, focus, or aperture through the built-in camera software. But Apple uses its powerful new A13 Bionic chip to prime each of its lenses in the background while shooting, allowing you to change lenses while filming without noticeable changes in color or exposure. Thanks to the popular third-party Filmic Pro app, you can even shoot with all three back lenses at the same time (and even with the front camera!), By recording each stream into a separate file for later editing.

Both phones promise everyday battery life, and while we have not tested the iPhone 11 Pro Max yet, the Galaxy Note 10+ is up to par with its claims. A huge victory for the ticket comes in the form of its cargo, supporting up to 45W with a wired connection. Even its 15W wireless charge almost matches the 18W wired load of the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

In the end, there is no good or bad choice here. Both phones are incredibly powerful and each represents the best of its respective manufacturer and platform. If you want better interoperability with other Apple devices, or if you want to shoot simultaneously with all the cameras on your phone, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is the best phone you can buy. If, on the other hand, you want to customize the software of your phone according to your desires, or if you attach importance to hardware devices such as expandable storage and pen S Pen, the Galaxy Note 10+ you will give more for your money.

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