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Updated January 10, 2024·

If a high-quality camera is a priority and you're fine with spending more, the Apple iPhone 12 would be a better choice as it delivers better still photo and video quality. However, for a larger screen and more storage at a lower price, the Samsung Galaxy Note10 could be your pick. It also offers features like a stylus, expandable storage via an SD card, and the flexibility of Android's operating system. The iPhone 12 has iOS and is known for its ecosystem and regular updates. Consider the Galaxy Note10 if battery life is crucial, as it slightly outlasts the iPhone 12 in this regard. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 12
  • Good for taking photos
  • Good for recording videos
  • Very good display quality
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Note10
  • Good battery life

Key differences

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Overall Camera Quality

7.3
iPhone 12
Galaxy Note10
5.6
The Apple iPhone 12 has good overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10 has poor overall camera quality.

Photo Quality

7.1
iPhone 12
Galaxy Note10
5.5
The Apple iPhone 12 takes good photos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10 takes poor photos.

Video Quality

7.2
iPhone 12
Galaxy Note10
5.5
The Apple iPhone 12 takes good videos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10 takes poor videos.

Battery

6.2 Hours
iPhone 12
Galaxy Note10
7.3 Hours
The Apple iPhone 12 has 6.2 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Note10 has 7.3 hours of battery life.

Cost

$600
iPhone 12
Galaxy Note10
$249
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The Apple iPhone 12 has a price of $600 and the Samsung Galaxy Note10 costs $249.
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Key similarities

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Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 12 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Samsung Galaxy Note10 is 6.3 inches.

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How the Apple iPhone 12 and the Samsung Galaxy Note10 compare to other phones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple iPhone 12Samsung Galaxy Note10
Apple iPhone 12Samsung Galaxy Note10

GENERAL

Price
$600
$249
Brand
AppleSamsung
Operating System
iOSAndroid
Release Date
October 23, 2020August 23, 2019

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.1"6.3"
Resolution
2532 x 11702280 x 1080
Variable refresh rate
NoNo
Pixels Per Inch
460401
Display Type
OLEDOLED

INTERNAL

Processor
A14SD855
Internal Storage
64 GB256 GB
RAM
4 GB8 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
7.4/105.6/10
Photos Score
7.1/105.6/10
Videos Score
7.3/105.6/10
Rear Cameras
Main, UltrawideMain, Ultrawide, Telephoto
Main Camera
12 megapixels + OIS12 megapixels + OIS

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.2 Hours7.3 Hours
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh3500 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesYes
Wireless charging Speed
15 W15 W
Reverse wireless charging
NoYes (4.5 watts)

PHYSICAL

Size
5.78" x 2.81"5.94" x 2.83"
Weight
5.78 oz5.93 oz
Back Material
GlassGlass
Stereo Speakers
NoNo

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
YesNo
Bluetooth Version
5.05.0
A2DP
YesYes
WiFi Version
66
NFC
YesYes
US 5G Bands
(SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79N/A

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Face unlockFace unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display
Unlockable Bootloader
NoNo
Color
Blue, Purple, Green, White, Black, RedAura Red, Aura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black
Stock Android
N/ANo
SD Card
NoNo

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Apple iPhone 12

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Pocket-lint

Stuart Miles | March 2022
"The iPhone 12 offers many of the important things that you want from the iPhone: a decent camera, 5G, great screen, fast processor. For the group of people who want a new iPhone without the price tag of the iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 13 range, this is a great choice. There's no settling for second best with this smartphone."

Samsung Galaxy Note10

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Tom's Guide

Adam Ismail, Mark Spoonauer | June 2021
"The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 delivers epic battery life and a super-bright screen in a phenomenally compact design. The regular Note 10 should be a very special phablet — precisely because there's never been one this compact and easy to live with before."

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About Apple

The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.

About Samsung

Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.

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