iPhone XS vs Samsung note 9.

Okay, this has been a debate in the smartphone world for a long time. Time to put this debate to bed(Or at least, just change your mind). I will be comparing specs and reviews to give one final verdict. Let’s get started…

Specs

The iPhone Xs costs $999 (64GB) or $1,149 (256GB) and that’s before tax. The Samsung costs $999.99 (but this time, 128GB) or $1,249 (512GB) There is a 512GB option for the iPhone but that will cost you $1,349. However, if you want to get the size close to Samsung’s 6.4 inch screen with the iPhone, you need to pay an extra $100 per size. It’s clear that Samsung has the upper hand when it comes to price.

Now, processing speed. The Apple’s A12 Bionic chip looks like the better choice, proven by many different tests. I don’t think that the Samsung’s Snapdragon 845 has any real counterattack, except for various ads. Apple has a small edge.

Moving on to resolution. The iPhone has a resolution of 458 PPI, which is very good. The Samsung, meanwhile, has a mindblowing 518 PPI. (PPI = Pixels per inch.) Both the iPhone and the iPhone Max have the same amount of pixels per inch. Advantage: Samsung.

Now, battery size. The Samsung again seems to dominates this category, with an insane 4,000mAh battery. The iPhone has a smaller battery. 1,284mAh’s to be exact. The 5.8-inch screen iPhone XS has a 2,658mAh battery and 4GB of RAM. The iPhone XS Max has a battery size of 3174mAh. Not really ”Max”. Even with all of this, many tests show that Apple had better battery life. Apple has a small edge here.

Now, the camera conundrum. Here is a quote from CNet. You don’t have to read through all of it. ”This one is going to be an important test. The iPhone XS camera looks the same as the iPhone X on paper, but Apple says it’s enhanced the phone’s dual 12-megapixel setup with software smarts that can automatically fix red-eye and pump up shadows and detail for improved HDR that Apple calls Smart HDR.

Apple has also added more portrait lighting effects to the iPhone XS, and claims to give portrait selfies greater depth. There’s also a new slider adjustment that lets you edit the amount of blur you put on a Bokeh selfie after it’s taken. Samsung has had a similar feature for the last two years.

For its part, the Note 9’s dual 12-megapixel camera setup has an automatic scene recognition tool that uses AI to automatically select the “best” settings for your photos. The main camera’s dual-aperture lens automatically changes to bring you better, brighter low-light shots, but the nature of the technology means that if subjects move, the picture may blur.

The Note 9 has super-slow motion video as well as slow motion (the latter is higher quality), while the iPhone XS has slow-motion video only — this is a minor feature for most.

In our photo comparison with the iPhone X, the Note 9’s low light shots were brighter, the selfies a little sharper and the photos more in a shutterbug’s control with Pro Mode. The Note 9’s S Pen also serves as a remote for group photos and selfies, from up to 30 feet away. (You can do this with the iPhone EarPods that come in the box, as far as the cable stretches.)

However, Apple’s small adjustments to its image processing algorithms could make all the difference, especially in those low-light shots.”

I’m going to give the (very small)edge to Samsung with this topic, even though Apple has a great argument. This bit sold me – “In our photo comparison with the iPhone X, the Note 9’s low light shots were brighter, the selfies a little sharper and the photos more in a shutterbug’s control with Pro Mode. The Note 9’s S Pen also serves as a remote for group photos and selfies, from up to 30 feet away.”

Reviews

Okay, time to look at a few reviews. First up, Apple. Written 9/18

https://www.cnet.com/reviews/apple-iphone-xs-review/

The Good The iPhone XS has a markedly improved dual camera, delivering better photos than the iPhone X in both dark and high-contrast environments. It has a faster processor, faster face ID, adds dual SIM support and it’s now available in gold and 512GB versions.

The Bad Its battery life is the shortest of the three new iPhones and only incrementally better than last year’s. Despite its still-rich price tag, key extras such as increased storage, USB-C fast chargers and headphone dongles will have you spending even more.

The Bottom Line The iPhone XS adds some impressive camera improvements to the already-great iPhone X. [But you should seriously wait and see what the lower-priced XR coming in October is like.](Took this bit out because the XR was released.)

Rating – 8.9

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Next, Samsung. Written 8/24

https://www.cnet.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-note-9-review/

The Good The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a big, beautiful phone with top-tier specs including a massive battery and internal storage that starts at 128GB. The new S Pen doubles as a wireless remote for taking long-distance selfies.

The Bad It’s expensive and offers few real innovations over last year’s Note 8. The fingerprint reader is uncomfortably close to the camera.

The Bottom Line The ultrapricey Note 9 is one of the year’s best phones. But unless you’re in dire need of an upgrade, the smart move is to wait for what the next iPhone, Pixel and even Galaxy S10 bring.

Rating 9.0

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I think that Samsung has a small edge. The ratings point to Samsung, but that wasn’t why I chose them. The Samsung had very little bad, and the iPhone’s only major selling point was the camera. If you think that the price was major, consider that the iPhone was more expensive. This eliminates one of the bad points, which means even fewer bad points for Samsung.

People usually buy from Apple because they are more popular. Others choose Apple because they have better ads. Apple makes very good devices, which is why I even wanted to write this article in the first place. To tell the truth, Apple invented the smartphone, but Samsung revolutionized it. That’s why my winner would be Samsung.

NOTE – This article is 100% opinion. What I say won’t change the world.