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iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max specs vs. Galaxy S10, Note 10 and Pixel 3 XL Android phones

We pit Apple's new iPhones head to head with their top Android competitors.

Lynn La Senior Editor / Reviews - Phones
Lynn La covers mobile reviews and news. She previously wrote for The Sacramento Bee, Macworld and The Global Post.
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The triple-rear cameras on the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max.

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Apple announced the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max at a presser on Sept. 10 in Cupertino, California. The phones have new features like a 12-megapixel front-facing camera and a faster A13 Bionic processor. In addition to the new iPhones, the tech company also unveiled the Apple Watch Series 5 smartwatch.

Despite being one of the most popular phones in the world, the new iPhones face a challenging market. It has stiff competition from Samsung , which just unveiled its Note 10, Note 10 Plus and Note 10 5G, as well as Google , which is scheduled to release its upcoming Pixel 4 on Oct. 15. In addition, iPhone sales fell 12% in the fiscal third quarter, profits are expected to dip to $9.6 billion and more people are trading in their iPhones for Androids

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To see how the iPhone Pro and 11 Pro Max fare against its Android competitors, we compare the two against the Galaxy S10, the Note 10 and the Google Pixel 3 XL, spec-by-spec (again, keep in mind that a new Pixel is due in a few weeks). Based on how they are on paper so far, what do you think? Is Apple still innovating or is it falling behind its rivals? And for more info, read: iPhone 11 Pro vs. Galaxy Note 10: This is what a $1,000 phone buys you.) 

iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S10, Note 10 and Pixel 3 XL


iPhone 11 ProiPhone 11 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S10Samsung Galaxy Note 10Google Pixel 3 XL
Display size, resolution 5.8-inch OLED Super Retina XDR; 2,436x1,125 pixels6.5-inch OLED Super Retina XDR; 2,688x1,242 pixels6.1-inch AMOLED; 3,040x1,440-pixels6.3-inch AMOLED; 2,280x1,080 pixels6.3-inch OLED; 2,960x1,440 pixels
Pixel density 458ppi458ppi550ppi401ppi522ppi
Dimensions (Inches) 5.67x2.81x0.32 in6.22x3.06x0.32 in5.9x2.77x0.31 in5.94x2.83x0.31 in6.2x3x.03 in
Dimensions (Millimeters) 144x71.4x8.1 mm158x77.8x8.1 mm149.9x70.4x7.8 mm151x71.8x7.9 mm158x76.7x7.9 mm
Weight (Ounces, Grams) 6.63 oz; 188g7.97 oz; 226g5.53 oz; 157g5.93 oz; 168g6.5 oz; 184g
Mobile software iOS 13iOS 13Android 9.0 with Samsung One UIAndroid 9.0 with Samsung One UIAndroid 9.0
Camera 12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide), 12-megapixel (telephoto)12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultra-wide), 12-megapixel (telephoto)12-megapixel (wide), 16-megapixel (ultra-wide), 12-megapixel (telephoto)12-megapixel (wide), 16-megapixel (ultra-wide), 12-megapixel (telephoto)12.2-megapixel
Front-facing camera 12-megapixel with Face ID12-megapixel with Face ID10-megapixel10-megapixel8-megapixel (standard), 8-megapixel (wide)
Video capture 4K4K4K4K4K
Processor Apple A13 BionicApple A13 BionicOcta-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, or Samsung Exynos 98252.5GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Storage 64GB, 256GB, 512GB64GB, 256GB, 512GB128GB, 512GB256GB64GB, 128GB
RAM Not disclosedNot disclosed8GB8GB4GB
Expandable storage NoneNoneUp to 512GBNoneNone
Battery Not disclosed, but Apple claims it will last 4 hours longer than iPhone XSNot disclosed, but Apple claims it will last 5 hours longer than iPhone XS Max3,400mAh3,500mAh3,430mAh
Fingerprint sensor None (Face ID)None (Face ID)In-screenIn-screenBack cover
Connector LightningLightningUSB-CUSB-CUSB-C
Headphone jack NoNoYesNoNo
Special features Water resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless chargingWater resistant (IP68); dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM); wireless chargingWater resistant (IP68); Wireless PowerShare; hole punch screen notch; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0Water resistant (IP68); S Pen stylus; Wireless PowerShare; hole punch screen notch; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0Water resistant (IPX8), wireless charging support, Pixel Buds USB-C headphones in the box
Price off-contract (USD) $999 (64GB), $1,149 (256GB), $1,349 (512GB)$1,099 (64GB), $1,249 (256GB), $1,449 (512GB)$900 (128GB), $1,150 (512GB)$949$899 (64GB); $999 (128GB)
Price (GBP) £1,049 (64GB), £1,199 (256GB), £1,399 (512GB)£1,149 (64GB), £1,299 (256GB), £1,499 (512GB)£799 (128GB)£899£869 (64GB); £969 (128GB)
Price (AUD) AU$1,749 (64GB), AU$1,999 (256GB), AU$2,349 (512GB)AU$1,899 (64GB), AU$2,149 (256GB), AU$2,499 (512GB)AU$1,349 (128GB); AU$1699 (512GB)AU$1,499AU$1,349 (64GB); AU$1,499 (128GB)
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