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Updated January 10, 2024·

If camera quality is a high priority for you, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has been rated better for both still photo and video quality. It also has a longer battery life compared to the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. However, if headphone jack, microSD card support, and the option to use your phone as a desktop (via Samsung DeX) are important to you, then the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE would be the better option despite its slightly lower camera and battery performance. The iPhone 13 Pro Max uses iOS, while the Galaxy S20 FE runs on Android, offering different ecosystems. Keep in mind that the Samsung was released a year earlier, which may impact longer-term software updates. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • Good for taking photos
  • Very good for recording videos
  • Very good battery life
  • Best in class display quality
  • Very good performance
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
  • The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has no clear advantages over the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Key differences

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Overall Camera Quality

8.0
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Galaxy S20 FE
6.2
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has very good overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has only fair overall camera quality.

Photo Quality

7.8
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Galaxy S20 FE
6.3
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max takes good photos, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE takes only fair photos.

Video Quality

8.6
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Galaxy S20 FE
5.5
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max takes very good videos, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE takes poor videos.

Battery

9.6 Hours
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Galaxy S20 FE
7.8 Hours
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has 9.6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has 7.8 hours of battery life.

Cost

$639
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Galaxy S20 FE
$198
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The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a price of $639 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE costs $198.
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Key similarities

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Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max has a screen size of 6.7 inches and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is 6.5 inches.

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How the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE compare to other phones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S20 FE
Apple iPhone 13 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S20 FE

GENERAL

Price
$639
$198
Brand
AppleSamsung
Operating System
iOSAndroid
Release Date
September 24, 2021October 2, 2020

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.7"6.5"
Resolution
2778 x 12842400 x 1080
Variable refresh rate
YesNo
Pixels Per Inch
458405
Display Type
OLEDOLED

INTERNAL

Processor
A15SD865
Internal Storage
128 GB128 GB
RAM
6 GB6 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
8/106.3/10
Photos Score
7.9/106.4/10
Videos Score
8.6/105.5/10
Rear Cameras
Main, Ultrawide, TelephotoMain, Ultrawide, Telephoto
Main Camera
12 megapixels + OIS12 megapixels + OIS

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.6 Hours7.8 Hours
Battery Capacity
4352 mAh4500 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesYes
Wireless charging Speed
15 W15 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoYes (4.5 watts)

PHYSICAL

Size
6.33" x 3.07"6.29" x 2.93"
Weight
8.47 oz6.70 oz
Back Material
GlassPlastic
Stereo Speakers
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesNo
Bluetooth Version
5.05.0
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
66
NFC
YesYes
US 5G Bands
(SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79(SA/NSA/Sub6)2, 5, 41, 66, 71

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Face unlockFace unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display
Unlockable Bootloader
NoNo
Color
Alpine Green, Graphite, Sierra Blue, Gold, SilverCloud Navy, Cloud Red, Cloud White, Cloud Orange, Cloud Lavendar, Cloud Mint
Stock Android
N/ANo
SD Card
NoYes

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

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Tom's Guide

Mark Spoonauer | March 2023
"The iPhone 13 Pro Max is that rare phone that gets a 5-star rating from us. You get blistering performance and a very responsive 120Hz display. Plus, the battery life is among the best we’ve seen from a 5G flagship. Some may simply prefer the iPhone 13 Pro because it’s smaller and lighter, as there are no other functional differences between the two handsets. But if you prefer a bigger screen, the iPhone 13 Pro Max is the closest thing to perfect you can get in a phone."

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

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Android Authority

Eric Zeman | March 2023
"The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a fine phone. The flat display glass may turn off some, but the 120Hz refresh rate turned me on. I really liked the overall size and usability of the phone, and the six different colors mean you’ll likely find a version to suit your personal style. Other pros include solid performance, excellent battery life, and straightforward software."

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About Apple

The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.

About Samsung

Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.

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