Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Price in UAE & Gulf

Side-by-side comparison of verified market prices, camera megapixels, battery life, display quality, and processor benchmark scores in UAE & Gulf.

โœ“ Head-to-Head Comparison: โ€ข PriceCR Hardware Benchmark Lab
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

AED 3,499

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 70/100

Lowest verified at UAE Retail Stores

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

AED 1,650

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 69/100

Lowest verified at Market Benchmark (UAE)

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โš–๏ธ Head-to-Head Verdict: Which is Better in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra starts from AED 1,650, saving approximately AED 1,849 over Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (AED 3,499). Choose Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra for superior price-to-performance, or Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max if you require its standout hardware advantages.

Why choose Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max?

  • โœ“ Higher selfie camera resolution (12MP vs 10MP)
  • โœ“ Powered by Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)

Why choose Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?

  • โœ“ More affordable by AED 1,849 (53% lower price)
  • โœ“ Larger display screen (6.9" vs 6.7")
  • โœ“ Higher primary camera resolution (108MP vs 12MP)

๐Ÿ† Crucial Feature Scores (NanoReview Benchmark)

Standardized 0โ€“100 evaluations across display, camera, performance, battery, and overall value.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (70/100) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (69/100)
Display Quality & Touch Apple: 87 | Samsung: 55
Camera & 4K Video Recording Apple: 78 | Samsung: 93
CPU Multi-tasking & Speed Apple: 55 | Samsung: 55
Gaming & 3D Graphics Stability Apple: 57 | Samsung: 50
Battery Capacity & Fast Charge Apple: 55 | Samsung: 67
Value for Money & Price Ratio Apple: 76 | Samsung: 73

โœจ Which Phone Wins Your Use Case?

๐ŸŽฎ Best for High-FPS Gaming
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

Scores 57/100 in sustained GPU gaming frame rate.

๐Ÿ“ธ Best for Photography & Video
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Scores 93/100 with higher resolution and low-light optical sensors.

โšก Battery & Fast Charging King
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Scores 67/100 for all-day runtime and high-wattage charging.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Best Price-to-Performance Value
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max

Scores 76/100 delivering maximum features per currency unit.

๐Ÿ“ก UAE 5G & 4G LTE Network Compatibility

Official network frequency check for e& (Etisalat) and du networks in the UAE.

e& (Etisalat) Full 5G Ready
5G Band n78 (3.5GHz) / 4G B3, B7, B20
du Full 5G Ready
5G Band n78 (3.5GHz) / 4G B3, B20
Virgin Mobile UAE Full 5G Ready
Operates on du 5G / 4G Infrastructure
UAE Warranty & TDRA Tip: Ensure units carry official TDRA approval to guarantee 1-year manufacturer warranty across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah authorized service centers.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Key Specifications Comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Starting Verified Price AED 3,499
at UAE Retail Stores
AED 1,650
at Market Benchmark (UAE) Advantage
Display & Refresh Rate 6.7 inches (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio), Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak) 6.9"
Display Resolution 1284 x 2778 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~458 ppi density) N/A
Processor / Chipset Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) N/A
RAM & Internal Storage 6GB LPDDR4X RAM 8GB / 12GB RAM
Rear Primary Camera Triple: 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1.9ยตm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS + 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, OIS + 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120หš (ultrawide), PDAF + TOF 3D LiDAR scanner 108 MP (wide, OIS) + 12 MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical, OIS) + 12 MP (ultrawide) Advantage
Front Selfie Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" + SL 3D (biometrics/depth sensor) Advantage 10 MP (wide, Dual Pixel PDAF)
Battery & Fast Charging N/A 4500 mAh
5G Network Support GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G 5G, 4G LTE
Operating System iOS iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18 Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Build, Weight & Protection 240 g (8.47 oz), Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back (Gorilla Glass), surgical-grade stainless steel frame Premium build

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Which phone is better, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?

Both Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra have distinct advantages in UAE & Gulf. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max starts from AED 3,499, whereas Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra starts from AED 1,650. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra offers better budget value by saving AED 1,849. Review the side-by-side camera, display, and battery specs table above to decide.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is priced about AED 1,849 lower than Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max based on verified market listings tracked daily on PriceCR.

Which has a better camera and battery, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max features Triple: 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1.9ยตm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS + 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, OIS + 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120หš (ultrawide), PDAF + TOF 3D LiDAR scanner with a high-capacity battery. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra comes with 108 MP (wide, OIS) + 12 MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical, OIS) + 12 MP (ultrawide) and a 4500 mAh. Check the comparison table for sensor details.