Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Pixel 7 Pro dominates this matchup with significantly newer technology and superior performance. Google's Tensor G2 chipset crushes the aging Snapdragon 855, delivering faster processing and superior AI photography. Display excellence favors Pixel with 1-120Hz LTPO refresh versus Note 10+'s static 60Hz, plus higher peak brightness at 1500 nits. Camera systems differ philosophically: Pixel's 50MP main sensor with advanced computational photography outperforms Note 10+'s smaller 12MP unit, while its 5x zoom beats Note's 2x optical reach. Battery capacity tips Pixel at 5000mAh versus 4300mAh, though Note 10+ charges faster at 45W. Software proves crucial—Pixel 7 Pro ships Android 13 with guaranteed updates, while Note 10+ launched with Android 9. At $899 versus $1099, Pixel 7 Pro delivers better value despite being the older model in release timing. Pixel 7 Pro is the clear winner for most users seeking modern performance and camera excellence.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 7 Pro if…
- →Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- →Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- →LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
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 7 Pro
Pros
- Excellent 5x periscope telephoto at this price point
- Best-in-class computational photography with Magic Eraser
- LTPO display drops to 1Hz to save battery
- Guaranteed five years of OS updates
- Large 5000 mAh battery with wireless charging
Cons
- Tensor G2 trails Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in raw performance
- Slow 30W wired charging vs Chinese rivals
- Runs warm under sustained gaming loads
- Heavy at 212 g
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 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 212 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 76.6 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 | 10.8 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/3.5, 5x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 125.8-degree | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | VGA ToF 3D sensor |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand 2nd gen) | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1500 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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