ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
ASUS ROG Phone 9 dominates with cutting-edge 2024 technology, featuring the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, revolutionary 185Hz LTPO AMOLED display at 2500 nits peak brightness, and a 50MP Sony IMX906 main camera with 8K video capabilities. Galaxy Note 10+ represents 2019 technology with Snapdragon 855, 60Hz Dynamic AMOLED display at 1200 nits, and 12MP quad cameras with 4K maximum video. Performance gap is substantial: ROG 9 delivers 3x faster processing and significantly superior gaming/app performance. Display quality heavily favors ROG 9 with 185Hz fluidity versus 60Hz smoothness, though Note 10+ offers higher 1440p resolution. Battery capacity differs markedly (5800mAh vs 4300mAh) with ROG 9 supporting 65W fast charging. Software matters: ROG 9 runs Android 15 versus Note 10+ on outdated Android 9. At respective price points, ROG 9 provides better value and technology advancement. Clear recommendation: ASUS ROG Phone 9 for modern users.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ROG Phone 9 if…
- →185Hz display refresh rate is the highest on any smartphone
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite with advanced cooling sustains peak gaming performance
- →5800 mAh battery handles extended gaming sessions
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ if…
- →S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- →Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- →45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Pros
- 185Hz display refresh rate is the highest on any smartphone
- Snapdragon 8 Elite with advanced cooling sustains peak gaming performance
- 5800 mAh battery handles extended gaming sessions
- AniMe Vision LED dot-matrix display on the back for notifications
- AirTrigger ultrasonic shoulder buttons enhance mobile gaming controls
Cons
- Heavy at 227 g — feels chunky as a daily driver
- 65W charging is slow compared to Chinese gaming phone rivals
- Camera is competent but not flagship-level for the price
- Gaming-focused design is too aggressive for many users
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
Pros
- S Pen with air gesture controls and Bluetooth LE
- Gorgeous 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display
- 45W super fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking effortlessly
- Versatile quad-camera system with ToF depth sensor
Cons
- 60Hz display when competitors were moving to high refresh rates
- No headphone jack — a first for the Note series
- Exynos variant has weaker GPU performance than Snapdragon
- Glass back is slippery and fragile without a case
- Samsung software updates have ended
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15 | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 227 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.8 x 77.0 x 8.9 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX906) | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | VGA ToF 3D sensor |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5800 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 65W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 185Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2500 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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