Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) and Apple iPhone 12 Pro. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-N970U1 | A2407 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 151 mm | 146.7 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has greater height than Apple iPhone 12 Pro. |
| Width | 71.8 mm | 71.5 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has greater width than Apple iPhone 12 Pro. |
| Depth | 7.9 mm | 7.4 mm | Apple iPhone 12 Pro is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked). |
| Weight | 168 g | 187 g | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked). |
| Body Colour | Aura white | Graphite | Silver | Gold | Pacific blue | |
| Body Material | - | Surgical‑grade stainless steel, textured matt glass | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68 | IEC 60529 IP68 | |
| Repairability Index | - | 6.9 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 1.59 W/kg (simultaneous), 1.02 W/kg (wireless router), 0.95 W/kg (body), 0.34 W/kg (head) | 0.99 W/kg (body), 0.99 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C | Lightning | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | Super Retina XDR Display | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.3" | 6.1" | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has larger screen size than Apple iPhone 12 Pro. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2280 x 1080 pixels | 2532 x 1170 pixels | Apple iPhone 12 Pro has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked). |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | - | |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 460 ppi | Apple iPhone 12 Pro has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked). |
| Max Brightness | 1200 cd/m² | 800 cd/m² | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has better display brightness than Apple iPhone 12 Pro. |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | 2000000:1 | 2000000:1 | Both phones have the same display contrast ratio. |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | HDR10 | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Dolby Vision | |
| Display Features | Edge Screen, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting | True Tone display, Wide colour display (P3), Haptic touch, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), 1200 nits max brightness (HDR) | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Ceramic Shield |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | Apple A14 Bionic | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 6-core | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has higher processor core quantity than Apple iPhone 12 Pro. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
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| RAM | 8 GB | - | |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 12 Pro. |
| User Memory | 223.4 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone 12 Pro. |
| Lens Type | Ultra wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.6 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked). |
| Lens Construction | - | 7-element | |
| Field of View (FoV) | 123 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size | 1 μm | 1.4 μm | Apple iPhone 12 Pro has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked). |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Apple iPhone 12 Pro has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 26 mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | 4x | Apple iPhone 12 Pro has better optical zoom than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked). |
| Digital Zoom | 10x | 10x | Both phones have the same digital zoom. |
| Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line | Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono | |
| HDR Mode | - | Smart HDR 3 | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Night, Mountain | Burst mode, Panorama, night mode, low-light shots, Live Photos, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Time Lapse (Night mode), Apple ProRAW | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face recognition | Both phones have face detection. |
| Light Source | LED flash | True Tone LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Motion photo, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Live Focus, High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Quick Measure, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K UHD, Zoom-In Mic | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Cinematic video stabilisation, Playback zoom, geotagging, Stereo Recording, Continuous autofocus video, 8MP still photos recording 4K video, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Slow Sync, Advanced red-eye correction, Optical image stabilization for video, HEIF image capture, Audio zoom, 100% Focus Pixels, QuickTake video, Extended dynamic range for video at 60 fps, Deep Fusion, Dolby Vision HDR video recording up to 60 fps, Smart HDR 3 with Scene Detection, Digital zoom up to 6x for video |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.5 and f/2.4 | F/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked). |
| Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | - | 5-element | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 77 degree(s) | 120 degree(s) | Apple iPhone 12 Pro has larger second camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked). |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.4 μm | - | |
| Minimum Focal Length (2nd Camera) | - | 13 mm | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF | 5-piece lens, Lens correction |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same third camera resolution. |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.1 | F/2.0 | Apple iPhone 12 Pro has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked). |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 45 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical stabilization of the third camera. |
| Minimum Focal Length (3rd Camera) | - | 52 mm | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | 6-piece lens, Focus Pixels |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Apple iPhone 12 Pro has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked). |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | Natural, Studio, Contour, Stage, Stage Mono, High‑Key Mono | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | - | Smart HDR 3 | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, Live Focus mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus, Live focus video | Burst mode, Live Photos, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting, wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Time Lapse (Night mode), Smart HDR 3 with Scene Detection | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face recognition | Apple iPhone 12 Pro has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Retina Flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), Full view, Flaw detection, Dual Pixel AF | Auto image stabilisation, Animoji, Memoji, TrueDepth camera, Cinematic video stabilisation, Extended dynamic range for video at 30 fps, QuickTake video, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Lens correction, Deep Fusion, HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 30 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3500 mAh | - | |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0 | Apple fast charging technology, Apple MagSafe wireless charging | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | Qi | |
| Talk Time | 2280 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk (4G): up to 2280 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 60 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 19 hrs |
Playback (video): up to 17 hrs Playback (streamed video): up to 11 hrs Playback (audio): up to 65 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Apple iPhone 12 Pro has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | iOS 14 | |
| User Interface | One UI | - | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | Siri | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | Apple Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA | EDGE, EV-DO, HSPA+, DC-HSDPA, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi, Gigabit LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10, Band 25 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 850, 900, 1700 EAWS, 1900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66, Band 71 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 30, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n79, n40, n25, n12 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD TD 4500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Apple iPhone 12 Pro has UWB wireless technology. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | Audible, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AC-3, AAC-LC, LPCM, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC, EAC3, HE-AAC v2 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | M-JPEG, H.264, HEVC, MPEG-4 Part 2, HEIF | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer, LiDAR scanner | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Face recognition | |
| Security Technology | - | Face ID | |
| Additional Phone Features | S Pen multi-input, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, HD Voice, Screen mirroring, Screen Write, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, S Pen remote function, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP | AirDrop function, Audio zoom function, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, QuickType keyboard, Night Shift, Apple TV support (2nd or later), Raise to wake, Next-generation Neural Engine, Express Transit cards with power reserve, 4K HDR AirPlay Mirroring, FaceTime HD (1080p), RTT/TTY compatible |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) | Apple iPhone 12 Pro |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG | Lightning to USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | IEC 60529 IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1.5 m | 6 m | |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 35 °C | |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C | |
| Humidity Range Operating | - | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
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