Moto Edge 30 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Moto Edge 30 Pro delivers modern flagship performance with a 144Hz P-OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, and 68W fast charging at $699, making it exceptional value. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ emphasizes premium build quality with IP68 rating, stylus integration, and sharper 1440p AMOLED display, though its 2019 Snapdragon 855 and lack of 5G feel dated. Camera systems differ significantly: Moto's 50MP main sensor with OIS and 8K recording outpace Note 10+'s 12MP setup, while Samsung's 2x telephoto and intentional computational approach appeal to different users. Battery capacity favors Moto at 4800mAh versus 4300mAh. Samsung commands triple the price without meaningful performance gains and misses current connectivity standards. For buyers prioritizing raw specs, refresh rate smoothness, and modern technology at reasonable cost, Moto Edge 30 Pro is the superior choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Moto Edge 30 Pro if…
- →144Hz P-OLED display is buttery smooth
- →68W fast charging
- →60 MP selfie camera is excellent
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
Moto Edge 30 Pro
Pros
- 144Hz P-OLED display is buttery smooth
- 68W fast charging
- 60 MP selfie camera is excellent
- 50 MP ultrawide is high quality
- Near-stock Android experience
Cons
- 2 MP depth camera is useless
- IP52 rating is only splash-proof
- No telephoto camera
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating
- Slow software update schedule
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 | Moto Edge 30 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.06 x 75.95 x 8.79 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4 | VGA ToF 3D sensor |
| Front camera | 60 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| 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 | 4800 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 68W TurboPower wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | P-OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1050 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | 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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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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