Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Both flagship phones deliver premium experiences with notable strengths. Apple's iPhone 11 Pro excels with its superior A13 Bionic processor, exceptional 1200-nit Super Retina XDR OLED display, and refined iOS ecosystem, though its 3046 mAh battery and slower 18W charging lag behind competitors. Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ counters with a larger 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen offering QHD resolution, significantly more RAM (12GB vs 4GB), faster 45W charging, and a more capacious 4300 mAh battery with wireless PowerShare. The Note 10+ features a more versatile camera system with 16MP ultrawide capabilities and superior low-light performance via f/1.5 aperture, while the iPhone 11 Pro relies on computational photography and its trusted A13 power. For users prioritizing processor performance and seamless software integration, the iPhone 11 Pro wins. However, those seeking larger displays, faster charging, and hardware versatility should prefer the Galaxy Note 10+.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 Pro if…
- →Triple camera system with Night mode
- →Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- →18W fast charger included in the box
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ if…
- →S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- →Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- →45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
Pros
- Triple camera system with Night mode
- Compact 5.8-inch OLED with great color accuracy
- 18W fast charger included in the box
- A13 Bionic was the fastest mobile chip in 2019
- Premium matte glass finish
Cons
- No 5G support
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Smaller battery than Pro Max
- Wide notch design
- Starting at $999 for 64 GB was steep
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
Pros
- S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- 45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking effortlessly
- Versatile quad-camera system with ToF depth sensor
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors were moving to high refresh rates
- No headphone jack — a first for the Note series
- Exynos variant has weaker GPU performance than Snapdragon
- Glass back is slippery and fragile without a case
- Samsung software updates have ended
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188 g | 196 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, textured matte glass | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | VGA ToF 3D sensor |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3046 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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