Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S10+
The Verdict
Both flagship phones deliver premium experiences but with different strengths. iPhone 14 Plus offers a larger 6.7-inch OLED display with superior brightness (1200 nits) and the more powerful A15 Bionic chip, ensuring faster performance and longer iOS support. Its camera system includes advanced computational photography with Cinematic and Action modes, plus 5G connectivity. Galaxy S10+ counters with a higher resolution 3040x1440 AMOLED screen, superior optical zoom via its telephoto lens, and more RAM at 8GB. However, the S10+ runs outdated Android 9 with limited update prospects, while the 14 Plus ships with iOS 16 and will receive years of support. Battery capacities favor iPhone slightly (4325mAh vs 4100mAh). At $899 versus $999, the iPhone 14 Plus provides better long-term value, faster performance, and a more modern software experience despite the S10+ having camera versatility. Choose iPhone 14 Plus for longevity and ecosystem continuity.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
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 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
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 14 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 9, One UI 1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 175 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, dual aperture, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 10 MP + 8 MP depth |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 640 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 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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