Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10+
The Verdict
Both flagship phones deliver premium experiences at identical pricing, but excel in different areas. Apple's iPhone 12 Pro features the more powerful A14 Bionic chipset, delivering superior performance and iOS optimization, plus 5G connectivity and Dolby Vision video recording. Samsung's Galaxy S10+ counters with a larger 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED display (3040x1440, 1200 nits) versus iPhone's 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR (2532x1170, 800 nits), a substantially larger 4100mAh battery, and more versatile camera system with 16MP ultrawide and dual aperture main sensor. The S10+ also offers more RAM (8GB vs 6GB) and expandable storage up to 1TB. iPhone 12 Pro edges ahead for raw performance and future-proofing with 5G, while Galaxy S10+ provides better value through larger screen, superior battery life, and more flexible cameras. Choose the iPhone for ecosystem integration and processing power, or the Galaxy S10+ for display quality and battery longevity.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 Pro if…
- →First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- →Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- →First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S10+ if…
- →Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- →Headphone jack retained
- →microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Pros
- First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
- ProRAW format for professional photo editing
- Flat-edge design revival praised for aesthetics
Cons
- No 120Hz ProMotion display at Pro pricing
- Small 2815 mAh battery requires charging daily
- Charger removed from box controversially
- 2.5x telephoto falls short of Android competition
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Pros
- Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- Headphone jack retained
- microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
- Dual aperture main camera was innovative
- Reverse wireless charging (Wireless PowerShare)
Cons
- No 5G support (separate 5G model existed)
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Slow 15W wired charging
- Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner was slow
- Punch-hole selfie cutout was distracting
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 9, One UI 1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 189 g | 175 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, dual aperture, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP + 8 MP depth |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 2.5x | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 640 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| 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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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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