Samsung Galaxy S10 + vs. iPhone 11 Pro: Which one should you buy?

Although the number of people who are actively trying to switch between iPhone and Android is not as important as those who stay in their hallway, there is no better comparison in this area than the latest offers from Apple and Samsung.

What is the difference between the Galaxy S10 + and the iPhone 11 Pro?

Setting aside all the general comparisons between Android and iPhone to start, let's focus on material differences. Samsung uses a larger screen, from 6.4 to 5.8 inches, and refines the glasses to make it easy to use with one hand. Even with larger frames, the iPhone 11 Pro is always smaller in height and width (without weighing), which makes it much easier to grip with one hand. However, if you consider size as an advantage, you also have the option to get Galaxy S10 instead.

The usable display size difference will have more effect than the total size.

For many people, the difference in usable display size will have more effect than the physical size of your hand, but it depends on your personal preferences. Fortunately, both phones have unbelievable OLED screens, with excellent colors, viewing angles and brightness. Samsung and Apple are neck and neck in the display quality of smartphones, all the others being far behind.

Elsewhere in the hardware, it is difficult to find a fault in one or the other of these phones. Samsung puts a lot more on glass and focuses on curves, while the iPhone 11 Pro is more substantial with a larger metal frame. Both have their good and bad angles (mainly camera situations at the back), but feel good and are worthy of money.

	Galaxy S10 +	iPhone 11 Pro
Operating system	Android 9 Pie A 1.1 user interface	iOS 13
Display	6.4-inch AMOLED 3040×1440 (19: 9)	5.8 inches OLED 2436×1125 (19.5: 9)
Processor	Snapdragon 855 or Samsung Exynos 9820	A13 Bionic
Storage room	128/512 GB / 1 TB	64/256 / 512GB
extensible	microSD	No
RAM	8 / 12GB	6 GB
Rear camera 1	12MP, OIS, f / 1.5 or f / 2.4	12MP, OIS, f / 1.8
Rear camera 2	12MP, OIS, f / 2.4	12MP, OIS, f / 2.0
Rear camera 3	16MP, f / 2.2	12MP, f / 2.4
Front camera 1	10MP, f / 1.9, af	12MP, f / 2.2, af
Front camera 2	8MP, f / 2.2, af	n / A
l & # 39; Audio	Stereo speakers Dolby Atmos 3.5mm headphone jack	Stereo speakers Space Audio
Drums	4100 mAh	3190 mAh
Charging	15W wired Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (12W)	18W wired Wireless Qi
Resistance to water	IP68	IP68
security	Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Face Recognition	Facial identity
Dimensions	157.6 x 74.1 x 7.4 mm 175 g (Ceramic: 198 g)	144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm 188 g

As is often the case with iPhones, the specifications do not tell the whole story. Admittedly, the iPhone 11 Pro has less RAM and a smaller battery than the S10 +, but it will not create a pitfall in terms of performance or battery life. Both phones are incredibly powerful for what most people will do with them, and battery life will be strong in both cases. Elsewhere, you will find that both phones have stereo speakers, a fast wired charge and a wireless charge (although Samsung is faster in the latter), and more. resistance to water.

Samsung wins the specs battle, but it's not as useful as winning the battle for hardware features.

Some line items make make a difference though. The Galaxy S10 + uses a built-in fingerprint sensor, while the iPhone 11 Pro supports face recognition: the Apple system works really Well, although Samsung is a bit slow and inconsistent, even though it has the overall advantage of working the same way under all lighting conditions. The Galaxy S10 + also has double the default storage (128GB), expandable storage, and a headphone jack. It also connects to the industry standard USB-C connector.

On the front of the camera, Apple has removed a page from the Samsung reading book and many other high-end Android manufacturers have followed. There is now a triple camera configuration, with a standard lens, a telephoto lens and ultra-wide lenses, for a wider variety of shots. Samsung cameras are a proven amount. Their consistency and quality make them one of the best products you can get today. But Apple takes a step forward using the same 12MP sensor across all three cameras, which is a considerable advantage, and also launches a new night mode that will probably surpass the already weak performance of Samsung.

The final verdict of the camera comparison will have to be given after we have used the iPhone 11 Pro longer, but given the current state of the iPhone XS and improvements made by Apple it is likely to outpace what the Galaxy S10 + has to offer.

Do you have to buy the Galaxy S10 + or the iPhone 11 Pro?

Whatever your starting point, you are about to land again during the upgrade.

Comparing an Android phone to an iPhone is difficult. Much of the experience is unmatched and lives in a world with years of history on each side which is much more important than the individual comparisons of the most recent specifications. If you already have an Android phone, or especially a Samsung phone, you will be much more inclined to stick with this ecosystem and familiarity with the interface and applications. The same goes for the iPhone – maybe even more if you take into account features reserved for the iPhone, such as iMessage and the suite of Apple services, which are simply not available on Android.

It is therefore unlikely that you are impartial comparing the Galaxy S10 + and the iPhone 11 Pro. Whatever your starting point, you are about to land again during the upgrade. But if you're really interested in a change or you do not care about the ecosystem, check out Samsung for its incredible specs, features, and the flexibility of software customization and functionality. trust Apple for a simpler and more consistent software experience, better camera quality and the potential of its excellent application ecosystem. Here, you really can not choose a winner that applies to everyone – but it is clear that these phones are the best available on both sides of the ecosystem.

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