Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 12 Vs Apple IPhone 16 plus

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Note 12 or Apple IPhone 16 plus? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Samsung Galaxy Note 12 starts at ₹ 90,944 and Apple IPhone 16 plus starts at ₹ 89,900.

Samsung Galaxy Note 12 has screen size of 6.5 inches and Apple IPhone 16 plus has screen size of 6.7 inches. Samsung Galaxy Note 12 comes up with internal storage of 256 GB/512 GB and RAM of 8 GB/12 GB. Apple IPhone 16 plus comes up with internal storage of 512GB and RAM of 12GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of Quad and front camera of Dual whereas latter has primary camera of

12 MP (f/1.6, wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) + dual pixel PDAF and front camera of 12 MP (f/2.2, wide) + HDR.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 12 Vs Apple IPhone 16 plus

SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy Note 12Apple IPhone 16 plus
OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie); One UI iOS 17
Screen Size6.5 inches6.7 inches
ChipsetExynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAM Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/ChinaApple A17 Bionic
RAM8 GB/12 GB12GB
Internal Storage256 GB/512 GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
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Specs Score82
OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie); One UI iOS 17
Screen Size6.5 inches6.7 inches
ChipsetExynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAM Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/ChinaApple A17 Bionic
RAM8 GB/12 GB12GB
Internal Storage256 GB/512 GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
GENERAL
Colours Aura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black, Aura Pink, Aura RedSilver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue; other unspecified colors
Sim Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for China
Operating System Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI iOS 17
DESIGN
Body Material Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frameFront/back glass, aluminum frame (7000 series)
DISPLAY
Screen size 6.5 inches6.7 inches
Technology Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Screen resolution 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio1284 x 2778 pixels
Pixel Density 401 ppi density457 ppi density
Display Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 6
PERFORMANCE
Chipset Exynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAM Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/ChinaApple A17 Bionic
CPU Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAM Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/ChinaHexa-core
GPU Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAM Adreno 640 - USA/ChinaApple GPU
RAM 8 GB/12 GB12GB
STORAGE
Internal Storage 256 GB/512 GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
CAMERA
Primary camera Quad 12 MP (f/1.6, wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) + dual pixel PDAF
Camera Features LED flash, auto-HDR, panoramaDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera Dual12 MP (f/2.2, wide) + HDR
BATTERY
Capacity 4500mAh4400 mAh
CONNECTIVITY
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2048/150 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS YesYes
Edge YesYes
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX5.2, A2DP, LE
GPS Facility Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEOYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
USB 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector Lightning, USB 2.0
NETWORK SUPPORT
3G HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - USAYes
2G YesYes
5G YesYes
4G YesYes
MORE FEATURES
Quick Charging Fast battery charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 20W (market dependent)Fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Sensors Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2, ANT+, Bixby natural language commands and dictation, Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Siri natural language commands and dictation Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite emergency calls>
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Camera control button for easy photography
  • Bigger screen size
  • Capable optics with 48MP fusion camera
  • Spatial video recording compatible
  • Vibrant hues
  • Powerful performance with A18 chipset
  • Extended battery life
Cons
  • Average 60Hz display
  • Slow charging speed
  • Apple intelligence is not accessible

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Detailed Comparison of Samsung Galaxy Note 12 vs Apple IPhone 16 plus

Display Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 12 vs Apple IPhone 16 plus

Samsung Galaxy Note 12 has screen size of 6.5 inches whereas other comes up with 6.7 inches. Screen Resolution in both mobiles is 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio and 1284 x 2778 pixels respectively. In terms of Technology, former uses Dynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors and latter uses undefined.

Camera Comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 12 vs Apple IPhone 16 plus

Samsung Galaxy Note 12 comes up with primary camera of Quad whereas Apple IPhone 16 plus comes up with 12 MP (f/1.6, wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) + dual pixel PDAF. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama.

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FAQs

Q. Which phone has a higher RAM - Samsung Galaxy Note 12 or Apple IPhone 16 plus?

Apple IPhone 16 plus has a RAM of 12GB which is higher than Samsung Galaxy Note 12 which has a RAM of 8 GB/12 GB.

Q. Which phone has bigger screen size, Samsung Galaxy Note 12 or Apple IPhone 16 plus?

Apple IPhone 16 plus is bigger with 6.7 inches screen than Samsung Galaxy Note 12 that has 6.5 inches screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Note 12 in the market?

Best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy Note 12 are: Apple iPhone 14 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Motorola Razr 5G.