Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S10+
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10+ sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. Both launched at roughly the same price ($999 vs $999), so cost is unlikely to be the deciding factor. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 17 Pro stands out for a19 pro chip with 6-core gpu, while Samsung Galaxy S10+ is praised for gorgeous dynamic amoled display with hdr10+. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro if…
- →A19 Pro chip with 6-core GPU
- →48MP triple camera with 5x telephoto
- →Aluminum unibody frame (lighter than titanium)
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S10+ if…
- →Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- →Headphone jack retained
- →microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Pros
- A19 Pro chip with 6-core GPU
- 48MP triple camera with 5x telephoto
- Aluminum unibody frame (lighter than titanium)
- Thunderbolt USB-C
- 25W MagSafe wireless
Cons
- Still 27W wired charging
- Smaller battery than Pro Max
- Aluminum instead of titanium may feel less premium
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 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 19 | Android 9, One UI 1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 175 g |
| Material | Aluminum unibody frame, Ceramic Shield 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 150 x 72 x 8.2 mm | 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, dual aperture, OIS |
| Front camera | 24 MP, f/1.9 | 10 MP + 8 MP depth |
| Video | 4K@120fps ProRes | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4200 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1206 x 2622 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 6-core | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) |
| GPU | 6-core GPU | Adreno 640 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 (Thunderbolt) | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 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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