Apple iPhone X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Both flagship phones deliver premium experiences but target different priorities. iPhone X showcases Apple's first OLED display with exceptional color accuracy and the powerful A11 Bionic chip, though its 2716 mAh battery struggles with heavy use and lacks fast charging in the box. Galaxy Note 10+ counters with a significantly larger 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen reaching 1200 nits brightness, a massive 4300 mAh battery supporting 45W fast charging, and superior camera versatility with an ultrawide lens and better low-light performance via f/1.5 aperture. Note 10+ offers 12GB RAM versus 3GB, USB-C for future-proofing, and S Pen productivity. iPhone X leads in compact ergonomics and ecosystem integration. For multimedia consumption, gaming, and content creation, Galaxy Note 10+ provides better overall value despite higher pricing. Photography enthusiasts favoring single-lens consistency may prefer iPhone X's optimized dual-camera system.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone X if…
- →Revolutionary edge-to-edge OLED display design
- →Face ID introduced biometric innovation
- →Wireless charging support
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 X
Pros
- Revolutionary edge-to-edge OLED display design
- Face ID introduced biometric innovation
- Wireless charging support
- Premium stainless steel and glass build
- Animoji with TrueDepth camera
Cons
- First-gen Face ID was slower than Touch ID
- Notch design was polarizing
- $999 starting price was unprecedented
- No headphone jack or adapter in box
- Fragile all-glass construction
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 X | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 196 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 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 | 7 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Depth | — | VGA ToF 3D sensor |
| Ultrawide | — | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2716 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | Super Retina OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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