Samsung Galaxy S10 vs Apple iPhone 17
50
Beebom Score
84
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9820 | Apple A19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", AMOLED, 60Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP+16MP/10MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3400mAh, 15W | 3692mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink, Cardinal Red, Smoke Blue | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 06, 2019 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 08, 2019 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹66,900 | ₹82,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3040 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 550 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Weight | 157 grams | 177 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 6 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 9820 | A19 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP12 | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 16 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, Optical Zoom, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | 3D (spatial) video, Cinematic Mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | HdR | 3D (spatial) Audio, Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S10
| Capacity | 3400 mAh | 3692 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, ANT+, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Heart Rate Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, SpO2 Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
