Apple and Samsung are the undisputed leaders of the smartphone industry in their domains. Apple faces no competition in the iOS ecosystem, while Samsung remains the Android leader.

With the launch of the iPhone 12 lineup, there has been a lot of discussion about how it compares to Samsung’s Galaxy S20 lineup. In this article, we will compare the previous year’s iPhone 11 with this year’s S20.

Now, what you want to choose here largely depends on your choice of the operating system. If you are a fan of iOS, you will undoubtedly want to go for the iPhone 11. If you like the Android ecosystem more, you will find the S20 the best hardware to hold in your hand. And if you are not much concerned about the operating system, this comparison may help you make the right decision.

The iPhone 11

While the iPhone 11 is the last year’s release by Apple, it is still one of the best phones you can purchase. This phone had a lower launch price compared to that of the S20. With the launch of the iPhone 12, Apple has reduced the iPhone 11’s price even further. You will, however, have to keep it into consideration that purchasing an iPhone 11 won’t get you many goodies that you will get with an S20 – such as expandable memory, higher screen refresh rate, and 5G support. An iPhone performs well from the perspective of its camera and processing capability.

Samsung Galaxy S20

The Galaxy S20 may be regarded as a future-proof phone but comes with a higher price tag. The 5G support gives the S20 an edge over many of the phones available in the market. It also has an 8K video recording capability. The fast processor and an incredible camera pack make this phone the leader of the currently available handsets.

Comparison

Both phones comprise the best camera setups. No matter which phone you own, you are going to be amazed by its photo-taking ability. Nonetheless, you may want to look at a few features because both sets excel in a bit different dimensions.

The Galaxy S20 comes with a triple-camera setup, which also includes a telephoto lens. This lens allows you to have a 10x close-up shot of the distant objects. Working in tandem with the digital zoom, the optical lens can take even more close-up shots without sacrificing much on the quality of the photo. The low light mode of this phone also works wonders.

The iPhone 11 has two rear cameras, one of which is the ultra-wide lens and the other being a wide-angle shooter. The Night Mode of this phone brightens photos taken in significantly low light situations. What makes the iPhone 11 camera pack better is the AI working in the backend.

Coming to the performance, the iPhone 11 may still process things well, compared to the S20, even though it contains the latest Snapdragon 864. The iPhone 11’s A13 Bionic chipset has outperformed the latest Snapdragon 864 in benchmark tests.

On paper, the iPhone 11 may have a smaller battery unit. But it may last longer than the S20, which is equipped with a battery unit that stores extra power juice. A part of the reason is the bright and more vibrant screen of the S20. It also has a higher, 120Hz, screen refresh rate.

For more information about the specs and features, you may want to look at the specs table below.