Motorola Edge 40 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Motorola Edge 40 Pro decisively outpaces the Galaxy Note 10+ in nearly every meaningful category, despite the Note 10+ launching at a higher price point. The Edge 40 Pro features a significantly more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor versus the Note 10+'s aging Snapdragon 855, resulting in substantially faster performance and better efficiency. Display quality favors Motorola with a 165Hz refresh rate, 1600 nits brightness, and pOLED technology, compared to Note 10+'s static 60Hz AMOLED screen at 1200 nits. Camera capabilities show a dramatic upgrade: the Edge 40 Pro's 50MP main sensor with f/1.8 aperture and 8K video recording eclipses the Note 10+'s 12MP sensor limited to 4K capture. Battery charging is transformative, with 125W TurboPower delivering rapid top-ups versus 45W on the Galaxy. Both phones carry 12GB RAM and IP68 ratings, but the Edge 40 Pro includes Wi-Fi 6E and 5G connectivity while the Note 10+ lacks 5G entirely. The $300 price difference ($799 vs $1099) makes this comparison one-sided. Motorola Edge 40 Pro is the clear winner for buyers seeking modern flagship performance and capabilities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Motorola Edge 40 Pro if…
- →125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
- →165Hz display is among the smoothest available
- →60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
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
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Pros
- 125W wired charging fills battery in ~30 minutes
- 165Hz display is among the smoothest available
- 60 MP front camera for excellent selfies
- Near-stock Android with minimal bloatware
- IP68 with stylish vegan leather finish
Cons
- Telephoto is only 2x (no periscope option)
- Software update support shorter than Google/Samsung
- Only one storage configuration
- Curved display prone to accidental touches
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 | Motorola Edge 40 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, vegan leather back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.1 x 74.4 x 8.6 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 |
| Front camera | 60 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/1.6, 2x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | VGA ToF 3D sensor |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 125W TurboPower wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | pOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 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 | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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