Google Pixel 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Google Pixel 6 delivers modern flagship performance at a significantly lower price point compared to Samsung Galaxy Note 10+. Display quality favors Note 10+ with its 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED at 1440p resolution and 1200 nits brightness versus Pixel 6's 6.4-inch AMOLED at 1080p and 800 nits, though Pixel's 90Hz refresh provides smoother scrolling. Camera systems differ philosophically: Note 10+ offers versatile quad setup with 2x optical zoom and superior optical specs (f/1.5 aperture, ToF sensor), while Pixel 6 compensates with computational photography and its advanced Tensor chip. Performance is mixed - Pixel 6's Google Tensor edges Snapdragon 855 in AI tasks, while Note 10+ has more RAM (12GB vs 8GB). Battery capacity favors Pixel (4614mAh vs 4300mAh), plus faster charging at 30W. Note 10+ now runs Android 9 and lacks 5G support, making it dated. For most users seeking best value with current technology, Pixel 6 is the clear winner despite Note 10+'s display supremacy.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 6 if…
- →First Tensor chip with incredible AI photography
- →Magic Eraser and Real Tone features
- →Excellent value at $599 for flagship specs
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
Google Pixel 6
Pros
- First Tensor chip with incredible AI photography
- Magic Eraser and Real Tone features
- Excellent value at $599 for flagship specs
- Five years of security updates
- Clean Android 12 Material You experience
Cons
- Tensor chip runs warm under sustained load
- In-display fingerprint scanner was slow
- No telephoto camera
- 8 MP selfie camera is below average
- Thick camera bar protrudes significantly
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 | Google Pixel 6 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 207 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.85, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | VGA ToF 3D sensor |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4614 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 21W wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz + 2x2.25 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
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