Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S10+
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy S10+ Prism Black 128GB
Samsung
54 Overall Score
Scores
Foldable
Photography
Flagship
Rugged
Gaming
Business
Budget
Compact
Battery Life
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S10+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | Dynamic AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | 1440 x 3040 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 1200 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 | Octa-core Snapdragon 855 |
| Processor Model | A19 | Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 2.84★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 16 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 18 MP★ | 10 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | 2x |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 3,692 mAh | 4,100 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.0★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1★ |
| SIM | eSIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Samsung Galaxy S10+ Prism Black 128GB
- Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong camera (73rd percentile)
- Strong display (73rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.