OnePlus 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
OnePlus 10 Pro significantly outpaces Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ across nearly every metric despite the Note's higher original price. OnePlus delivers superior processing power via Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 versus the dated 855, combined with a more modern 120Hz LTPO2 AMOLED display reaching 1300 nits brightness. Camera performance heavily favors OnePlus, featuring a larger 48MP main sensor with Hasselblad tuning, 50MP ultrawide with 150-degree coverage, and superior 8K video recording at 24fps. Battery technology dramatically differs: OnePlus's 5000mAh cell with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging crushes Note 10+'s 4300mAh with merely 45W charging. Software freshness matters too, with OxygenOS 12.1 on Android 12 versus outdated Android 9. Both share IP68 rating and excellent build quality. OnePlus 10 Pro is the clear winner, offering flagship performance at a lower price point with substantially better hardware across display, processing, and camera systems.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus 10 Pro if…
- →80W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- →Hasselblad color tuning for natural tones
- →150-degree ultrawide camera
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
OnePlus 10 Pro
Pros
- 80W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- Hasselblad color tuning for natural tones
- 150-degree ultrawide camera
- Large 5000 mAh battery
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO2 AMOLED display
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 overheating issues
- OxygenOS 12 merged with ColorOS upset fans
- 8 MP telephoto is weak resolution
- Only 3.3x optical zoom
- No IP68 in all regions
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 | OnePlus 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 200 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 73.9 x 8.55 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Hasselblad tuned) | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@120fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Telephoto | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3.3x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 150-degree | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | VGA ToF 3D sensor |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SuperVOOC wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W AirVOOC wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | LTPO2 AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3216 x 1440 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
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