Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Features
The Galaxy Note 10 comes with a Super AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9. The phone comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone also supports expandable storage of up to 512GB via microSD card. It sports a dual rear camera setup with a combination of 12-megapixel wide-angle lens with f/1.5 to f/2.4, optical image stabilisation and a variable aperture of f/1.5 to f/2.4. The Galaxy Note 10 also comes with a 12-megapixel secondary telephoto lens with f/2.4, optical image stabilisation and a variable aperture of f/2.4. On the front, it features an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with f/1.7 aperture. The Galaxy Note 10 is powered by a 3800mAh battery with fast wired charging.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Performance
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is equipped with the Exynos 9820 SoC coupled with 6GB of RAM. It can handle any tasks on the phone very easily. The operating system is Android 9 Pie with the Samsung Experience UX. The phone comes with Android version support up to version 19.0. Camera The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 comes with a dual rear camera setup with a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 12-megapixel secondary sensor along with LED flash. On the front, the phone houses an 8-megapixel selfie camera with f/1.7 aperture. The smartphone is likely to get improved camera hardware in the following months. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It can support face recognition as well. Security The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 comes with an in-display fingerprint sensor.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Camera
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 has a dual camera setup at the back with a 12MP primary sensor and a 13MP secondary sensor, both of which come with f/1.5 and f/2.4 apertures. On the front, the phone has an 8MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture. Connectivity options on the Galaxy Note 10 include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (dual band, 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth v5.0, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, GPS/ A-GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone also supports Samsung DeX with an adaptive dock that lets you use your phone as a touchpad and keyboard. The Apple iPhone 11 with its full screen design has a dual camera setup on the front and back with a 7MP front-facing camera on the iPhone 11. It has a 12MP+12MP dual rear camera setup with OIS, 1.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Build Quality
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 has a metal frame around its edges. Its back cover has a glass-fibre reinforced plastic composite sandwiched between two metal covers which give the Galaxy Note 10 a semi-reflective look. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 feels solid in hands. The iPhone XS Max has a plastic and metal build but it feels like plastic because of its design. Software The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 has Android 9 Pie out-of-the-box, whereas the iPhone XS Max has iOS 12. The Apple iPhone XS Max has a better software experience, however, the device has not been optimized for the AR-screen, and it still needs work. Battery Life Samsung Galaxy Note 10 has a bigger battery with bigger than 4000mAh, but the iPhone XS Max has a bigger battery with 4000mAh capacity.
iPhone 11 Features
Apple iPhone 11 has a 6.1-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1645×1642 pixels and a pixel density of 458 pixels per inch. It comes with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and weighs 174 grams. The Apple iPhone 11 is powered by an Apple A12 Bionic chip and comes with 3GB/6GB of RAM and a storage capacity of 64GB/128GB. There is a dual-camera module on the back with a 12MP primary sensor, a 7MP TrueDepth camera with a brighter f/1.8 aperture and a 6-core True Tone flash. The Apple iPhone 11 is capable of taking super slow-motion videos at 960 fps. It also offers a 7MP front-facing camera with support for FaceID. The iPhone 11 runs iOS 12 and is backed by a 2912mAh battery. It comes with Qi wireless charging support.
Apple iPhone 11 Performance
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is powered by an octa-core processor, whereas, the iPhone 11 is powered by an Apple A12 Bionic processor that features a 6-core CPU. Price Samsung Galaxy Note 10 comes with a starting price of 999 yuan (~$1505 / Rs. 88,400 approx.) in China. On the other hand, the iPhone 11 has a starting price of $999 (roughly Rs. 68,700) in the U.S. If we look at the price difference between both the phones, the iPhone 10 is priced slightly higher, while, the Galaxy Note 10 is a bit lower than the iPhone 11. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will be available in a black and white color variant in China. Similarities The Galaxy Note 10 has an almost bezel-less display, and, the Apple iPhone 11 has an almost bezel-less design with a notch on top.
Apple iPhone 11 Camera
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 features dual-rear camera with a wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens that’s 12MP and 12MP respectively. It has a 12MP sensor with f/1.5 and f/2.4 aperture on the wide-angle lens and a 13MP sensor with f/2.4 aperture on the telephoto lens. On the front, it has an 8MP sensor with f/1.7 aperture. Apple iPhone 11 is expected to come with dual-rear camera on the back, with the combination of a wide-angle camera with a 12MP sensor, f/1.8 aperture and a telephoto camera with f/2.4 aperture. The iPhone 11 will also sport a 7MP selfie camera. On the front, it will have an 8MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture. Verdict Samsung Galaxy Note 10 features an OLED display, and will be powered by an Exynos 9810 processor. It comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage.
Apple iPhone 11 Build quality
Apple iPhone 11 is made out of 7000 series aluminium that is rounded on all the sides. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 comes with a design language that is dominated by a metal frame with a curved glass panel on the front, as well as the back. The back panel is home to dual cameras in a circular design that are accompanied by LED flash module. On the other hand, the Apple iPhone 11 has a glass back, without the camera setup on the back. Apple iPhone 11 has a similar design language as the previous year’s iPhone X, which houses a 6.1-inch screen with an aspect ratio of 18.5:9 and a resolution of 1242×2688 pixels at a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch. Software Apple iOS 12 is currently the most advanced version of the operating system available for smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs. Apple iPhone 11Which phone should you buy?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 seems better than the iPhone 11. The Note 10 costs around Rs 67,900 in India while the iPhone 11 will be available for purchase starting at Rs 99,900 in India. You can always look at the hybrid SIM slots available in both the phones as well to decide which one is better for you. If you want to get the phone for the S Pen then the Galaxy Note 10 is a better option as the S Pen allows for extra features. The Note 10 comes with S Pen stylus along with a Bluetooth connectivity, making it one of the first phones in India with the S Pen stylus. It also has an IR blaster to connect with smart home appliances. The iPhone 11 has a 5.8-inch screen with a resolution of 1080×2224 pixels.
Conclusion
The display is now one of the most important aspects in the smartphone market and, hence, I can say that the Galaxy Note 10 is a fantastic smartphone with a unique and large display. Apart from the large display, it comes with Snapdragon 845 processor, dual rear camera setup, a fingerprint sensor, a 4000mAh battery and a metal body. This phone is priced at 699,500 yuan (approximately Rs 68,590). Apple iPhone 11 is the most awaited iPhone and will be launched on 20th September 2018. This phone will come with an all-screen design, an in-screen Touch ID sensor and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. The Apple iPhone 11 will sport a 5.8-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2388×1242 pixels.