**SuperSafStyle Camera Comparison: iPhone XS Max vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9**

We're back with another installment of our SuperSafStyle camera comparison series, and this time we've got two of the most highly-anticipated smartphones of the year going head-to-head: the Apple iPhone XS Max and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Both devices boast impressive cameras, but which one comes out on top? Let's dive in and find out.

**Front Facing Camera Comparison**

One area where the iPhone XS Max has made significant improvements is in its front-facing camera. The new device features a brighter image with better detail, thanks to that wider aperture. In fact, if you go in 200%, you can see that the texture on the building is sharper on the Note 9 compared to the iPhone. Another low-light shot outdoors also showcases the Note 9's better performance, with colors seeming to be better maintained and text appearing sharper. Even when pushing things to the extreme, indoors in low light, the Note 9 does a much better job than the iPhone. You can see the text on this little toy, where that has been completely lost on the iPhone. This is definitely noticeable when we go in 200%.

**Portrait Mode Comparison**

When it comes to portrait mode, both devices deliver excellent results, but the iPhone XS Max takes the lead. The XS Max's portrait mode is considered one of the best in the business, with dynamic range and edge detection that rivals even the most advanced cameras. While the Note 9 does a good job in this department, it can't quite match the iPhone's level of detail and accuracy. However, the Note 9's wide-angle lens allows for more room to capture group shots or selfies, making it a great option for those who want to include themselves in their photos.

**Video Comparison**

When it comes to video recording, both devices deliver impressive results, but with some key differences. The iPhone XS Max features improved stabilization, particularly in good light conditions. However, when we put the two cameras to the test outdoors and indoors, we found that the Note 9's stabilization was a tad sharper. Additionally, the Note 9 can record video at up to 960 frames per second, making it ideal for slow-motion footage.

**Image Comparison**

When it comes to image quality in good light, both devices deliver excellent results. The iPhone XS Max has improved dynamic range and color accuracy, while the Note 9's wide-angle lens provides more room to capture group shots or selfies. However, when it comes to low-light photography, the Note 9 takes the lead. Thanks to its wider aperture (F1.5), the Note 9 produces images with better detail and less noise than the iPhone.

**Slow-Motion Comparison**

One area where the Note 9 truly shines is in slow-motion recording. While the iPhone XS Max can record video at up to 60 frames per second, the Note 9 offers a staggering 960 frames per second, making it ideal for capturing high-speed footage.

**Audio Comparison**

When it comes to audio quality, both devices deliver excellent results. The iPhone XS Max features stereo audio recording, which is a first for an Apple device. However, the Note 9 also delivers rich and detailed audio that rivals even the most advanced smartphones on the market. Whether you're listening to music or watching videos, both devices provide an immersive audio experience.

**Conclusion**

So, who wins in our SuperSafStyle camera comparison? The answer is a draw. Both the iPhone XS Max and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 deliver exceptional camera performance, with some key differences between the two. While the Note 9 takes the lead in low-light photography and slow-motion recording, the iPhone XS Max excels in portrait mode and video stabilization. Ultimately, the choice between these two devices comes down to personal preference and your specific needs as a photographer or videographer.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: en- What's up guys, Saf here on SuperSafTVand welcome to anotherSuperSafStyle camera comparison.This time, between the iPhoneXS Maxand the Samsung Galaxy Note9.So, in the usual format,we'll be looking at allaspects of the cameras.Front, rear facing, videos, images,and also look out for the audio iconin the corner of the screenand that'll indicate to youwhich device your audio is coming from.I'll be switching betweenthese two throughout this videoto give you guys a betteridea of the differencesin audio as well.This time we've got stereorecording for the first timeon the iPhone, so that'll beinteresting to see as well.So, we're currently outdoors,front facing camera.We're going to be testingout the stabilization,so I'm just walking, andnow let's go ahead and run.(birds chirping)Okay, just checking outdynamic range as well.So, got lots of light cominghere from the backgroundjust to see how that balances on my face.Let me know what you guys think.Now we've switched therear facing cameras.We are filming at 4K30 frames a second.(street noise)Just having a bit of a look around here.You can see dynamic range as well.Now we're just going to walkand test out the stabilizationNow let's run.Clouds, oh, there's a squirrel there.Okay, let's test out the 2X optical zoom,which both devices have.See that squirrel?Perfect way to test outthe optical zoom as well.Now, 4K 60 frames a second,both devices are capable of this.Let's test out the stabilization at 4K 60.Walking,now let's run.Now, let's test out theauto focus on the XS max.Very, very fast.Same auto focus test on the Note 9.Again, super super fast.(lighter flicks)Right, so that was thevideo, now before we move onto images, just a quick look at whatwe're working with here.For the front facing cameras, the Note 9does have more mega-pixels and it also hasa wider aperture, whichshould help in low light.For the rear facing cameras,we have dual 12 mega pixelcameras on both devices.The secondary camera is going to give youtwo times optical zoom.The Note 9 does have avariable aperture for theprimary camera, it'sgoing to switch betweenf1.5 and f2.4, dependingon the light in your scene.The iPhone XS Max has a fixedaperture on both lenses.Now, all the images that yousee have been shot on automaticI haven't tweaked anysettings and that's to keepthings as fair as possible.And finally, a quick thanksto our sponsor for this video,dbrand skins, it's agreat way to customizethe look of your Samsung Galaxy Note 9or your iPhone XS Max, or another device.I'm really digging their new matrix skins,I'm going to be leaving a link to dbrandin the description below, ifyou want to check them out.Right, so starting off with some selfies,the first thing you'll notice is that theNote 9 does have a slightlywider field of view.So this is going to be goodfor your group selfies,but I do overall preferthe image on the XS Max,and that is because ithas better dynamic range.If you look towards the background,a lot of those detailshad been blown out on the Note 9 image,whereas these have beenmaintained better on the XS Max.Moving onto another selfie,things are the same.Once again, the Note 9wider, but the XS Maxdoes have better dynamic range,which I do prefer overall.Now, both devices do have a portrait modefrom the front facingcamera, this is where it'sgoing to try to blur the background.In terms of edge detection,I think both are doingright about the same.They're not doing amazing,but they're doing okay overall.You can see that thingshave been blurred outtowards my hair, butdynamic range, once again,is better on the XSmax, which I do prefer.And you can also editthe blur on the XS maxafter you've taken the shot.This is something you can't dofrom the front facingcamera of the Note 9.And the Note 9 only takes one image,so if the blur doesn't work out well,then you're stuck with that image.It doesn't even take a normal image.This is something that Ifeed back in my initialreview of the S9+, as well as the Note 9,and it's still something thatis an issue in my opinion.Testing out anotherportrait mode selfie here,the iPhone doing better overall, I'd say,because of the dynamic range.In terms of edge detection,I think both are doingright about the same.Now, things are quitedifferent when we moveonto low-light situations,and that is becausewe have a much wideraperture on the Note 9.This really helps givingyou a much brighter image,and better maintain the colors as well.The iPhone image looksvery dark in comparisonand even if you do usethe front facing flash,once again, we've gota much brighter imageon the Note 9 withbetter detail compared tothat of the iPhone.Now, let's move outdoors.So, starting off with the macro shots,I think both are doing a good job here.I prefer the colors better on the iPhone,but we do have a sharperimage on the Note 9.If we do go in 200%, youcan see that sharpnesson the Note 9, but the colorsdefinitely more balancedon the iPhone, so I'd callthis one a bit of a draw.Now, moving onto an outdoor wide shots,I think both are doing a really good job.We've got trigger dynamic range.The iPhone seems to havefavored the background,so you've got more detail on the clouds,but the Note 9 seems tohave favored the foreground,so things are a little bitbrighter in the foregroundof the Note 9 picture, so I think I'd callthis one a draw as well.Moving on, another shotwith tricky dynamic range,here I would have to givethe edge to the Note 9.And that is because we'vegot a brighter foregroundbut it's still maintainedthe details in theclouds in the background.Whereas the iPhone hasdone a good job overall,but I just think thatthere are less detailsin those shadows in the foregroundcompared to the Note 9.Now, both devices do have optical zoomso if you use it in this situation,you can see that wecan get in much closer.They both do a very, very good job.Now, I really wanted to testout dynamic range further,just so I could pick a winner,but this was not the casebecause in this situation,I prefer the iPhone imagebecause it has moredetails in the shadows,whereas the Note 9has lost some details inthe shadows in comparison.So, I think overall for dynamic range,I would have to give it a draw.Now let's move onto theportrait mode from both devices.I think both are doing areally good job overallbut the colors are betteron the iPhone in my opinion.And the edge detectionalso seems slightly better on the iPhone.If you look towards my head,there is a slight defect on the Note 9,but generally speaking,both are doing a good job.I do prefer the iPhoneimage overall, however.Now, I wanted to test out dynamic rangeusing the portrait mode,so one in direct sunlight,and here the iPhone is definitelydoing a much better job.The highlights on myface have been completelyblown out on the Note 9.This is something that I didfeed back once again inmy review of the Note 9,as well as the S9+.When using the light focus,the portrait mode on the Note 9,then it doesn't seem to have HDR,it just seems to take a flat imageand if you are in a situationwhere there is a lot of bright light,then you are going to get areaswhich will be quite a bit overexposed.In terms of edge detection,the iPhone does havea slight defect near myhair where the window meets,so I think overall interms of edge detection,I'd have to give it adraw between these two.But when we're talking aboutdynamic range and colorsthen the iPhone isbetter and that would bemy pick for portrait mode.Now, both devices do allow youto adjust the blur after the fact,so that's something we didn'thave previously on iPhones.We do have it now,and that's definitely nice to have.Now, let's move onto low lights.We've got a similarsituation as what we had withthe front facing cameras.The Note 9 has a brighterimage with a better detailand that is thanks to that wider aperture.If you go in 200%, you can see thatthe texture on the buildingis sharper on the Note 9compared to the iPhone.And another low-light shot outdoors,you can see here once again,the colors seem to be bettermaintained on the Note 9.And if you go in 200%, you can see thattext is also sharper on theNote 9 compared to the iPhone.And finally, just to pushthings to the extreme,indoors in low light.The Note 9 doing a much better job here.You can see the text on this little toy,whereas that has beencompletely lost on the iPhone,and this is definitelynoticeable when we go in 200%.So there we have it guys,that is a SuperSafStylecamera comparisonbetween the iPhone XS Maxand the Samsung Galaxy Note 9.Things have never been closer,I think these two havesome of the best camerasout there in the market right now.We've got some big improvements to thefront facing camera on the iPhone XS Max,especially when it comes to dynamic range,it would definitely haveto get the win here.The XS Max also has abetter portrait mode,which you can edit after the fact.This is something youcan't do on the Note 9.The Note 9 however,does have a slightly wider field of view,so that might be beneficial to you.When it comes to video fromthe front facing camera,we now have stabilization from the XS Max.This is something wedidn't have previously.Now both of these do crop into achieve that stabilizationso that is something to bear in mind.I did prefer the stabilizationa little bit better on the Note 9.I would say it seemed tobe a little bit sharper,whereas things did startto get a little bitblurry on the iPhone,but I prefer the colors overallon the iPhone compared to the Note 9.Now for images from the rearfacing camera in good light,I would have to give it a draw.Both doing a very good job overall.Dynamic range sometimeswas better on the Note,sometimes better on the iPhone.And you also have the telephoto cameras,which both also do a very, very good job.For video however, theiPhone did have betterdynamic range clearly.But the Note 9 did seemto be a tad sharper.Stabilization was alsoreally good on both devices,but 4K 60 frames a second,stabilization wasn't good on either.And you don't get that same dynamic rangeat 4K 60 as you do at 4K 30 on the iPhone.When it comes to slow motion,the Note 9 gets the edge,and that is because youhave an additional optionof 720P at up to 960 frames a second.This is something that youdon't have on the iPhone.Autofocus, I think, was a bit of a draw.Both are very, very fast.Now, when it comes to low-light,the Note 9 definitely gets the win.And that is thanks to thatsuper wide F1.5 aperture.Colors were better maintained,images were sharper with less noise.But when it comes to the portrait mode,the iPhone was the winner in my opinion.You've got much better dynamicrange compared to the Note 9.Edge detection was abit of a draw, however.And finally, talking about audio,this is the first year that an iPhonehas got stereo audio recording.This is something that I've been rantingabout for many, many years.And this time, I wouldhave to call it a draw,both sounded really, really good.You had nice, rich audio on both devices,you can go back and havea listen if you'd like to.That's where I think anyway,what do you guys think?Definitely drop me a comment belowand let me know and let meknow in the comments as wellwhich SuperSafStyle camera comparisonyou'd like to see nexthere on the channel.If you'd like to seelots of different imagesfrom lots of different devices,then definitely give mea follow on Instagram.I'm @SuperSaf.I hope you enjoyed thisvideo and find it useful,if you did then do hit thatthumbs up button for meAnd if you haven'talready, then be sure tosubscribe and switch on notifications.We've got lots more SuperSafStyle contentcoming up on here.Thanks for watching,this is Saf on SuperSafTVand I'll see you next time.(upbeat music)\n"