Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Comparing these phones reveals a significant generational gap. Google Pixel 8 Pro offers superior camera performance with its 50MP main sensor, 48MP telephoto with 5x zoom, and advanced computational photography powered by Google Tensor G3. Display quality favors Pixel 8 Pro with its 120Hz LTPO OLED panel and 2400 nits brightness versus Note 10+'s 60Hz Dynamic AMOLED at 1200 nits. Battery capacity slightly favors Samsung (4300mAh vs 5050mAh), though Pixel 8 Pro's efficiency gains likely provide better real-world longevity. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ launched in 2019 running Android 9, while Pixel 8 Pro runs current Android 14 with guaranteed updates. Connectivity strongly favors Pixel 8 Pro with 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3 support. Samsung's larger 6.8-inch display and S Pen stylus remain unique advantages, but hardware aging is evident. For modern performance, cameras, and software support, Pixel 8 Pro is the clear winner despite higher pricing.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 8 Pro if…
- →Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- →Seven years of OS and security updates
- →Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
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 8 Pro
Pros
- Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
- Built-in temperature sensor
- On-device AI features
Cons
- Tensor G3 prone to thermal throttling
- Slow 30W wired charging
- Heavy at 213 g
- Expensive at launch
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 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-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, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5050 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand) | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | 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 | 5.3 | 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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