iPhone XS Max vs Galaxy Note 9 Camera Test Comparison!

Here is my long awaited iPhone XS Max vs Note 9 Camera comparison and test. iPhone XS and XS Max Camera review coming soon. The iPhone xs camera and iPhone xs max camera is the same so camera test should be exactly the same. Can the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 beat the Apple iPhone XS and iPhone xs max? iPhone xs full review and iPhone xs max reviews are coming soon. Let me know which iphone xs camera vs video you want to see next! Did the iPhone xs regain the crown?
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[@dannywinget]

Who do you think won? Which camera test and comparison do you want to see next?

[@yohennycastro4145]

iPhone XS max against Huawei p20 pro

[@Red_Bearded_Dad]

I don't think either won. Both are really great cameras. At this point, I think people should just buy the phone they like. If I absolutely had to pick a winner, I'd pick the iPhone. It seems to just barely edge out on image stabilization. I'm ready to see the difference between the XS and XR. I know the XS will be better... but will it be $250 better?

[@shamarwallace]

Danny Winget The IPhone Xs Max 😍🤞🏽

[@JalalaTeachTv]

I prefer galaxy Note 9.

[@mans914]

Can you compare iPhone xs max and Huawei P20 Pro?

[@OT4Tech]

Good stuff and completely agree with you. Still love the Note 9 a little more overall as a phone though.

[@BoyInFancySuit]

you 100% right. I think if people really want to get best video out of smartphone they need to use a special apps and do editing after all. But overall what you can do with note 9 is amazing including edit images and apply mask in editing with s-pen.

[@yohennycastro4145]

I like the resolution of the note 9 and the colors of the max

[@JonathanoQo]

Same here, but the note 9 can get a software upgrade while the iPhone max is stuck with last gen camera.

[@theluckychosn165]

iPhone X’s can get a software update too. Stop trying to make Samsung has a bigger advantage.

[@ghuzlan1]

you mean the sharpness not the resolution

[@JonathanoQo]

@@theluckychosn165 software not hardware, so they're still going to be limited. LoL, its just last year's model nothing big. I just like both hardware & software to be updated on my upgraded phone. It doesn't mean it's BETTER 😉

[@JonathanoQo]

@@catboy3471 of course not 👍

[@mondobytes]

Best comparison video on the Note 9 and iPhone Xs Max! Also nice shirt 😉

[@dannywinget]

Shirt is 🔥

[@mondobytes]

Danny Winget Thanks for the support bro!

[@joselara4392]

Have you tried the iPhone XS Max? I saw your note 9 footage and it was great I'm wondering your thoughts on how they compare.

[@WALKERSTUDIOvevo]

IPhones low light images can be edited to get the look of note 9 but..in daylight note 9 images aren't editable right?? 😂😂😂😂 Apple ship. 😂

[@stixxbixby]

Pure awesomeness Danny! Appreciate your work. I'll take the Note 9 strictly bc of having the versatility of a comprehensive pro mode with different f-stops & settings, etc...

[@dannywinget]

I cant hate on that at all. Both great cameras. Pro mode is dope.

[@sinagabuton5276]

@@dannywinget Samsung Is winner

[@BooredAtWork]

Another 🔥 video. Good stuff.

[@dannywinget]

Thanks Bro! 👊

[@bmschiotis91]

I agree with it all besides low light shots. I think the note 9 looks way better. Thanks for this. Great job.

[@dannywinget]

Thanks 🙏 Yeah low light does go back and forth so I understand that decision. Thanks for watching!

[@yvonnesilva2185]

The XS max is better overall and especially in low light.

[@SupremeTycoon]

You need your eyes checked 😂

[@chrisak49]

Go update your prescription

[@sakitperut123]

I agree with goodlight iphone are better... But at lowlight definitely better on note 9...you all r iSheepz

[@johna8999]

I'm watching this on my Note 9 and have to admit, based on this comparison the XS max has a slight edge. Neither phones are bad overall and it's testament to how great phone cameras are these days.

[@gunslinger9786]

Stfu you isheep. I bet you're watching on an iphone.

[@Luffytoro]

@@gunslinger9786 🤣🤣

[@muhammadusama3486]

Note 9

[@canwehitSubswithoutvideo-ic7nf]

Gay

[@MzwandileHarmans]

@@canwehitSubswithoutvideo-ic7nf 😂

[@UfrankTube]

Thanks for the comparison. Thank God for competition. Competition gives each company a reason to Innovate

[@dannywinget]

💯

[@Phonognomiks]

True Story!

[@JalalaTeachTv]

I love your camera comparison so much, Danny.

[@CarinaKircher]

Danke, Danny, this is a great review and it is helpful to see the photos side by side. Wish there would be smaller devices too, like the iPhone SE that fits nicely into jeans pockets.

[@Angel_Peg]

Front camera iphone wins - rear camera : both look great.

[@carver9312]

I agree with everything you said in the vid. The dynamic range on Samsung phones this yr is terrible. I hope they fix this in a future update. Both cameras are great and its next to impossible to pick one over the other. During this age, cameras honestly isnt a deciding factor of which phone to buy because the gap is just too marginal. Even mid range phones are doing great. Good vid and hope to see more content from you soon.

[@dannywinget]

👊

[@TripleAceAAA]

Biggest issue with note 9 snapdragon version is it cant do 4k 60fps longer than 5 mins without restarting the video...

[@abooodeytarig5025]

@@TripleAceAAA what about the exynose version

[@VOByRobbins]

Great job Danny, a lot of work went into this video and your explanations are spot on!!! Thank you!

[@anthonyi4996]

Great review as always, definitely the best one out there, what's best about yours is your not biase at all, you just keep it real.

[@WALKERSTUDIOvevo]

Note 9 blows away iPhone x in low light.

[@dannywinget]

Blows away is not a good term. They are both very close. Both very different. Once again it all comes down to personal preference besides the noise level. The Note 9 does do that better. The rest is debatable.

[@phondekarvidhesh]

I agree on low light conditions but iPhone Xs max did a great job overall.

[@DarthMuse]

Danny sounded like you favored the iPhone XS Max in lowlight imo that's not what other reviewers have said yes iPhone max beats the Note 9 in most cases but lowlight isn't one of them.

[@simply6162]

Lmao it’s far from blowing away it’s own shit not mention iPhone XS

[@MzwandileHarmans]

😂iPhone X was an old phone. Why run away from xs max

[@vinodjames2007]

Thanks danny for this video I would prefer note 9

[@Mrobinson587]

Hey Danny! Armando sent me over this way. I live in Orlando and immediately recognized the shots from DT Orlando on his vid. Subscribed!

[@dannywinget]

Appreciate Armando! Thanks for subscribing.

[@carver9312]

FINALLY. Now let me look at the vid. Love this guy reviews.

[@hkr9674]

1st....😎🤗 great improved cam on XS MAX. Great comparison.

[@muhammadaidil2780]

Note 9 💥

[@sakshamsingh7780]

Awesome comparison.... I watched ur video for the first time and guess what!!! I instantly subscribed it!!!!👍👍👍 ☺☺☺

[@gloriamedrano901]

U have a new subscriber, thanks for the comparation

[@dannywinget]

Welcome! Appreciate that.

[@isuzaman]

Please do a iPhone Xs vs Pixel 2XL camera comparison

[@Scither-]

Note 9 looks better

[@velt1870]

Great pics and liking how you are showing the Orlando area. Tough one to call and as you said, preference

[@johnferguson4723]

Great video Danny very balanced and honest they are so close I would call it a tie but it's all personal preference keep the thing 100✌🤝

[@m1ghtysauc397]

You do realize the spot between the parking meter is in the background, right?

[@dannywinget]

Yes but it’s still jacked regardless.

[@Jim_in_AR]

Very good video! I agree with all your comments. You gave a very fair and balanced assessment of both phones.

[@jo_qYT]

Time to kick back relax and watch another comparison on phones I won’t be getting/can’t afford

[@laad3d01]

Note 9.

[@showingYOUtheworld]

I have Note9 and it's a fantastic phone and i never EVER will buy a iphone until apple don't change the way how they treat the customers. But i like the pictures of the iphone a bit more than Note9.

[@alizabikhedri1107]

Iphone is nothing without its camera

[@crisss111sss]

Best comparison setup, keep up the good work ^ ^

[@edshao2572]

Your vids have hands down the best vibe among all youtube tech reviewers!

[@shamarwallace]

When it comes to camera comparison your videos are the best hands down

[@SimonStrother]

The Iphone looks washed out in alot of pictures. It tries to improve the dynamic range but the Note looks better with more contrast. In very bright scenarios though the XS does have slightly better hdr but doesn't always get it right.

[@yureino]

LOL washed out. You mean even lighting across the picture. And the color and contrast are not over processed like the note 9. Iphone Xs did better this year, try again next year.

[@Scuderia-se6if]

Songsource Yeah i have to give it to apple. To a true photographer, I personally think it would be better to choose the xs because it is just a lot more natural.

[@MacXpert74]

I guess people that say the iPhone pictures look 'washed out' would also hate the output from DSLR cameras. Because they also have more dynamic range and flatter, less saturated looking images. The thing is, you could always boost the contrast a bit after taking the photo. But blown out highlights or crushed shadows can not be fixed afterwards. That's why I feel the Xs is the better camera.

[@SimonStrother]

The overboosted shadows are too much. The Note 9 uses more contrast in a way that just looks better off the phone. You can always go in later and boost the shadows on the Note 9s image afterwards. The Note 9 also has crisper footage as well. Try again. 1:31 The Iphone image looks soft, out of focus, and again washed out 1:26 The Iphone is crushing the shadows 2:33 Iphone image looks flat out fake 2:48 Iphone image looks hazy and overexposed. 3:59 Iphone crushes shadows on the bottom part of the image. Not saying the Iphone camera is better or worse. It does dynamic range really well, I'll give it that but its not much of a night and day difference between the two.

[@MacXpert74]

+Simon Strother 1:31 Not much of a difference really. The Note maybe uses slightly more artificial sharpness and contrast, but you could easily get the iPhone shot to look like that with minor tweaks 1:26 Pretty similar looking in my opinion. I find your argument that the iPhone is crushing the shadows a bit strange when you praise the Note when it's doing the same thing. Going by your standard for how you judge the iPhone shots, I guess you should for this image conclude that the Note is 'washed out' because the shadows look slightly less deep. How objective are you? 2:33 A bit too saturated on both actually. On the iPhone the highlights remain green, while on the Note they go to yellow. No real winner here. 2:48 Certainly not overexposed. The way the sun looks trough the clouds look more appealing to me on the iPhone shot. 3:59 Again looks very similar. But why are you complaining about the shadows that really look virtually identical on both and not the more 'washed out' looking sky on the Note? You seem very biased.

[@jennifersnell6394]

Great review, thanks!

[@jschiro99]

Great video. I’m trying to chose between each of these phones. Hard choice all around here. It goes back and forth. Some are better on one, some on the other, and the rest are about the same.

[@shkarazad97]

for me note 9

[@piplup10203854]

To me it looks like the Iphone XS Max looks better the color of your shirt looks a bit more vibrant the red just punches in that bright color the Note 9 looks a tad bit duller in the video.

[@liquidalloy]

Having a Note 9 I agree with the slight over exposing. Every picture I take I drag the exposure down just a tad and it looks so much better. Less editing or none involved when i do that.

[@MyMomSaysImSmart]

As long as you know how to find the Blacks slider in editing when necessary, seems like a pretty clean sweep for the iPhone. I’d rather have the option of retaining shadows (usually wanted anyway), than always lose them entirely. Also, I love me some blue skies, and iPhone nails it every time, while the Note ends up with grey skies in almost every shot for some reason.

[@timzy4395]

Too close. They're both good. I prefer saturation and brighter images but the iPhone did a really good job, absolutely killed it in dynamic range. but in low light I feel the note 9 was slightly better and I love the contrast it brings as well. Some people will look at an image and would go with a more pleasing image but some will go with balanced, true to life pics so really it's just personal preference. Overall, I think the iPhone is slightly better

[@mrdrumm7364]

Great video! Definitely have a new subscriber!

[@bernaldclarinda6792]

Great video man💯🔥

[@servel2]

I think it's pretty clear the iPhone wins daylight pictures with it's image processing and dynamic range and the Note 9 wins in the low light shots with it's aperture.

[@LowLightVideos]

1:10 - Don't _sell_ the average consumer short. Many people understand how to set their camera correctly, especially if they pay $1K for it. Use *Pro Mode* and adjust as best you can for each shot - that's what the *_average_* consumer wants to know - not that you only can shoot in auto mode. It's OK to include a few auto mode shots so we know whether or not it provides a good result *but* don't have the majority of the shots auto-to-auto - that tells us nothing about why we spent a thou and brings into question the photographer's skill. From computers to TV testing, *no one* leaves it in auto mode and says: "This is what you get".

[@dannywinget]

I don’t sell them short. Almost average consumers don’t even touch the Pro Mode. I just know this by experience. I worked at a Hospital with thousands of healthcare workers and they had zero idea Pro mode or third party apps even existed. Don’t get me wrong Pro mode is essential for certain cases but a lot of times you do not have time to set those parameters before you take shot. You will miss that important moment so a GREAT Auto mode is exactly what all manufactures are going for. Don’t sell the Auto Mode short.

[@LowLightVideos]

So, cell phone owners should try their hand at healthcare - not in North America.

[@nap5142]

the average consumer of iphones is like teenagers or kids nowadays tbh

[@yureino]

LOL No. MOST AVERAGE CONSUMERS DONT EVEN UNDERSTAND HOW THE MANUAL MODE WORKS. they end up having bright pictures with a lot of noise, blurry pictures, blown out pictures etc. And sure, note 9 have pro mode pre-installed in their camera. But if you really need that, there are many third party apps which are great for iPhones for access to the manual mode.

[@RagingBad]

LowLightVideos no they don't

[@tylerg8031]

Great video, IPhone can sure turn it on when they need too when it comes to camera improvements. Taking the HDR approach instead of variable aperture paid off by the looks of it. Just like google, software taking the lead over hardware.

[@fortnitetipstricks1319]

Great video, thanks!

[@iLouveGG]

When would Apple and Samsung collaborate to make the best phone?

[@carljohnosongamer6157]

Drei Villarino once both of the parties struggles to lived up their company to avoid bankrupt

[@theyoutuberguy5096]

I prefer the bright and saturated images of note 9 it's awesome!!!! By the way the video is lit🔥🔥🔥best comparison of the two beasts

[@davidsimaa1456]

Iphone did it better in low light :)

[@theyoutuberguy5096]

@@davidsimaa1456 hahaha increase the brightness in your phone and watch the video

[@spectre0-145]

@@davidsimaa1456 sorry but people will disagree with you on that one :)

[@user-ww2mh9ro6d]

What a nice review!! Thanks

[@ANSEYA89]

Brilliant review Danny! You really know know what you're talking about 👏👏

[@dannywinget]

Appreciate it!

[@refaelgez]

Note 9 looks and sounds better!!!

[@Phonognomiks]

Hopefully you know this is really a one-sided view! To say it like that just doesn’t make sense. As the creator of the video explains there is many different categories and by far none of these phones win all categories. Sorry but please stay objective 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@refaelgez]

@@Phonognomiks I stayed objective... I mean that for my opinion the note 9 sound and looks better. Ofcourse it's just my own opinion...

[@bear2507]

It would be nice if you said it sounds and looks better for YOU.

[@Prodminus]

רפי גז how does it sound better it’s more tinny and has no low end

[@bear2507]

Will Ross And I should be able to reply back if I want to without getting harassed by dickhead name calling idiots like yourself.

[@lsmocyclist]

Thanks Danny for a great video ! I feel like Apple's been playing catch-up with there cameras, but this year it's definitely better than it has been. both note 9 and iPhone 10s Max look good. Hard to choose.

[@kunjanpatel1237]

Both are great...the best comparison video..👍

[@SalmiRahman]

Galaxy Note 9 ^

[@jval_]

I'm stuck between which phone to buy and this video helps out a lot. I've never had an iPhone before and I think this is the year I will try it.

[@eijadscompany5675]

Ho do you edit your video? Can I know which software that you use? :)

[@Nanioh1]

Samsung

[@ruleman1234]

As much a hate apple, the iphone pictures looks better most of the time

[@user-zk9fi4rd5u]

@MeowOfficer LMAO🤣🤣

[@michaelboadi684]

Great comparison, this is really hard to choose , every one of them had something to like and something not to, awesome video btw

[@rahuldravid8723]

very nice video... very nicely explained... your amazing

[@goodusername7749]

Im so late but note 9

[@untouchable1330]

Xs sounds much better and it is better in daylight and in 4K60 and they share some punches is low light so maybe a slight edge to the iPhone this year

[@Kc2Heatz]

Sounds like you want a iPhone

[@kanesundquest7119]

And then watch the price

[@babydylan3561]

Nice as always.. Clearly explained n compared.. 👍

[@StevenHendershott]

I'm curious, were the note 9 images pre or post software update? The update that has the September 1 security patches also included some MAJOR camera software upgrades (IMO).

[@ShubhamKumar-br6zo]

Obviously note 9 man

[@bigmaxcc]

XS max 👍 but low light note 9🤔 let’s see what pixel 3 brings

[@javenjamal475]

Right

[@arabian1730]

FUCK YOU

[@Gadgetonomy]

As with ALL camera comparisons, it really does boil down to what we personally prefer. Every time you said you preferred one of the images, I was thinking well actually I prefer the other one!

[@animamundi4842]

Both are great cameras for me...and once again you did an incredible comparison !!

[@georgek3214]

Great comparison. iPhone takes some great pictures but I still prefer the Note 9.

[@HomeAutomationX]

The Note 9 looks better.

[@dannywinget]

I don't blame that decision! It depends on what you like when it comes to processing but technically when it comes to Dynamic Range and overall image I felt the iPhone XS Max was better. Both awesome though!

[@Phonognomiks]

That’s really an one-sided view. Sounds like you are paid by Samsung or something...

[@MinhPham0407]

I'm using Samsung but I gotta say in this comparison the new iPhone has more better photos than the Note9, especially with the accurate exposure.

[@MellFromYouTube]

Take your fanboy goggles off then look again

[@utkarshpant5297]

Give me your address i am ordering you a pair of thick glasses.

[@mrtech2259]

Fantastic comparison video!

[@21mikejr]

Great comparison video. I honestly went back and forth but overall I'll have to go with the note. I prefer the headphone jack, multiple features, and stylist. You just get more bang for your buck

[@djgmoney8649]

When I stopped using my Note8 and began using the iPhone X, the only thing i missed was the camera. I had a decision to make with the Xs Max and the Note9. I went with the Xs Max because the camera seems to have been improved a lot. Nice video.

[@dappadondadda100]

... how regularly do you update your phone? I'm not knocking you btw your money your choice. I've got both S9 and iphone X use both daily.

[@angryviper1]

DJ GMONEY so u bought a phone for the camer. the p20 pro has the best camera(s)

[@djgmoney8649]

Angry Viper no. The better camera helped my decision to stick with the iPhone. I would’ve probably ended up with the Note9 if the iPhone camera sucked.

[@RennieAsh]

@@angryviper1 the p20 pro isn't the best overall. Sacrifices video and audio for slightly better photos. Although the zoom is very nice

[@asdbef3667]

No doubt..you r a iphone fanbox

[@michaellengyel33]

Great video Danny these cameras are great.

[@ALF995]

Very good job! Congratulations!

[@Lansky1213]

Great video. I think iPhone camera is slightly better but they both look great so.....note 9 for me since it's runs Android. Lol

[@samuelletkeman]

Die hard Note guy, but in all honesty the iPhone has the better cameras. Sadly..

[@JCANPetros]

Same here...I'm a note guy but agree the IPhone looked better overall.

[@xosuspire3130]

Notice Note9 is a year off S10/Note10. Samsungs holding out until next year. Just wait

[@samuelletkeman]

@@xosuspire3130 Still sad that they don't revolutionize the Note line up with futuristic upgrades. I mean, it's supposed to be the best of the best after all

[@chrisgonzales6696]

I beg to differ. Samsung has always had good cameras

[@samuelletkeman]

Don't get me wrong, the Note has a good camera but the HDR is much much better on the iPhone

[@johnnytampocao7671]

I have the same opinion as you are, I saw some pictures that favors the Note 9 but over all the iPhone has a much balance result...

[@arunantony3207]

Great video Danny. Love your videos. Overall I prefer the note 9, the colors were pleasing right out of the camera.

[@shoa2285]

Note 9 looks better, more natural colors.

[@Cadeeeful]

Samsung deliberately over saturates and boosts contrast. Definitely not more natural

[@waldinussmann]

Some people just don’t have a clue and want fake over Saturation.. I mean sometimes it looks good but it’s just fake

[@huzaifarashid7188]

@@waldinussmann yall gettin so butt hurt its funnt

[@traplordjones4132]

Honestly this is my first time watching his reviews and this guy seems like so much of an ios fan boy I can't take the review serious.

[@tapasdey972]

Awesome camera comparison ❤️ it

[@dannywinget]

Thank you!

[@tapasdey972]

You are welcome sir! Amazing work🙏

[@chrissantoukardi]

compared to supersaf, I prefer your comparison because you showed us night time shots both for photos and videos, and you know very well that under the lowlight condition like that, we can really see some huge differences between both phones, so thank you Danny by the way, just some suggestions: 1. Can you do a comparison of High Framerate video for the lowlight situation? I know higher framerate = bigger processing and usually drop the quality per frames compared to 30fps, but I think it will be interesting to see who capable of doing high framerate video at lowlight/night 2. For this Video, IPhone XS can shoot 1080p 60fps for front facing selfie video, the 1st on any smartphone, I think you forget to show that 3. Please do more portrait shots at night with a lot of lighting bulbs for the background, and play with the bokeh slider for both phones, so we can see which one can handle night bokeh shot better 4. Smart HDR is turned on by default, and only applied for 30fps video, I think it will be an useful information how is the result without any Smart HDR for photos and videos 5. You're Amazing, thank you for your works

[@er.soorajverma6890]

I think u r not comparing... U r only in favour of iPhone

[@AzalDaniel]

SOORAJ VERMA chutiye kbhi lia bhi he kya? Andha he nzr nii ata konsa camera behtar he. If he said Samsung you would’ve licked Samsung’s ass

[@UwU-fo5um]

it's honestly not a favour. He said it was all down to you and he liked the colours from Iphone's camera more, which is true. It's up to your preference.

[@amroolzakry3867]

Wow there so much improvement in iphone camera. But i pick note9

[@bryandezso8447]

Great comparison!

[@baronmunchausen645]

At 4:13 you can see the scene where most of the android phones fail, including Pixel 2: the dark areas along the tree trunks appear as black spaces of nothing, while on iPhone you can actually see the texture on the trunk. That’s something that really bothered me with Note5, and it seems like they haven’t improved on it since 2015

[@sergiotrevino1219]

Note 9 won

[@timothycoleman9995]

The iPhone looks natural. Natural is boring, so I love the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 because it doesn't look boring it stands out.

[@Popsyfq]

@peter williams That's an opinion. So, shut up.

[@tinashedzawara41]

true tone color on iPhone Xsmax , balance and good dynamic range

[@taidee]

Oh wow, beautifully done. I think both phones are so good that picking either would be no loss.

[@yvonnesilva2185]

Got my XS max today, first apple phone and the camera is AMAZING, far better than my old Galaxy s9 plus, the whole phone is just outstanding. Now I understand why people line up at 3am in the morning to buy these. 😍

[@josephpadilla5973]

Yvonne Silva what color did you get? And how many GB?

[@RagingBad]

Joseph Padilla blue sapphire and 1 TB

[@sy-zu4uz]

@@RagingBad wait 1 TB?

[@JjAllDay]

Bonita• •Bloom that's not even the worst part about his statement, "blue sapphire " lmao

[@kunjdhulesia]

Not an apple fanboy but gonna have to say....Hands down to the iPhone in both audio and video

[@KyleViewing]

Can't wait for the proper comparisons as iPhone x is the 10th installment where as the note 9 is the 9th installment.... Let's wait for note 10 and compare😏

[@UhBuddy1976]

I am definitely a Note 9 guy! Love its cameras and everything else about it. Had mine for almost 2 weeks! However, it is good to see iPhone finally getting in the game on their cameras. For years they have been lackluster and I should know, I had an iPad Pro 10.5 in as well as an iPhone 7 plus and they were both good cameras but very noisy in low light