Nothing Phone (1) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Nothing Phone (1) and Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ represent different eras of flagship philosophy. Samsung's Note 10+ delivers a larger 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display at 3040x1440 resolution with superior color accuracy and the S Pen stylus for productivity, paired with a capable quad-camera setup featuring optical zoom and 4K@60fps video. Nothing Phone (1) counters with a newer Snapdragon 778G+ processor, faster 120Hz OLED display, superior night photography via its 50MP Sony sensor with OIS, and modern 5G connectivity. However, the Galaxy Note 10+ offers 12GB RAM, more versatile quad cameras with telephoto reach, and superior 45W charging speeds. At three times the price, Samsung's flagship targets professionals needing stylus productivity and zoom capabilities. Nothing Phone (1) provides better value and contemporary performance for everyday users prioritizing smooth scrolling, night photography, and competitive gaming without premium pricing.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Nothing Phone (1) if…
- →Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- →Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- →Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
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
Nothing Phone (1)
Pros
- Unique transparent Glyph Interface LED design stands out
- Clean Nothing OS closely mirrors stock Android
- Dual 50 MP cameras perform well for the price
- Wireless charging included at mid-range pricing
- Solid 120Hz OLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 778G+ is mid-tier and shows limits
- Glyph notifications are a novelty more than practical
- Only IP53 splash protection
- 33W charging is modest for 2022
- USB-C 2.0 limits transfer speeds
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 | Nothing Phone (1) | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12 (Nothing OS 1.0) | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193.5 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, transparent glass back with Glyph LED strips | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX766) | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree (Samsung JN1) | 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 | 4500 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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