Apple iPhone X (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/13/2017 8:41 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 11:00 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 2 X Apple iPhone X (256GB) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2716
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) Compare Apple iPhone X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone X (256GB)

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24 Advantages Apple iPhone X (256GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
+2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)105% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+256GB (245GB available)18 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+174 grams (6.09 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)22% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1125x2436 pixels197% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+463 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+5.8"5% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)44% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 7.1MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2716 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone X (256GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
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Model	iPhone X (256GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Other model names	iPhone 10, iPhone Ten A1865, A1901, A1902	Sprint Galaxy Note2 (4G LTE) SPH-L900
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	11/3/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017	10/25/2012
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)	80.5 x 151.1 millimeters (3.17 x 5.95 in)
Weight	174 grams (6.09 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone X (256GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.8" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	463 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone X (256GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
System version	iOS 11	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	iOS 16	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone X (256GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (3-Core)	ARM Mali-400 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 233100 (v7) Geekbench: 10215 (v4.4) GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone X (256GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone X (256GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1865 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1865 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1901 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat3 (Bands 2)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone X (256GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomOISPDAF	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone X (256GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Front camera (secondary)	7.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3072x2304 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	32mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone X (256GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone X (256GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone X (256GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone X (256GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB595675LU
Battery capacity	2716 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	5W Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone X (256GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • 5W charger is included • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Face ID	• Colors: Titanium Gray, Marble White • Samsung TouchWiz interface • SoundAlive • S Pen stylus • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone X (256GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered