OnePlus 12 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
OnePlus 12 decisively outperforms Galaxy Note 10+ across nearly every dimension. Display technology favors OnePlus with a 120Hz LTPO AMOLED panel reaching 4500 nits versus Note 10+'s 60Hz AMOLED at 1200 nits, delivering substantially smoother scrolling and superior outdoor visibility. Processor-wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 crushes the aging Snapdragon 855, ensuring better gaming, multitasking, and everyday responsiveness. Camera capabilities heavily favor OnePlus: 50MP main sensor with OIS, dedicated 3x periscope telephoto, and 8K video recording dwarf Note 10+'s 12MP primary camera and 4K maximum. Battery life advantages go to OnePlus with 5400mAh plus 100W charging versus 4300mAh with 45W charging. Galaxy Note 10+ shows age with Android 9, no 5G, and inferior connectivity specs. At $799 versus $1099, OnePlus 12 represents exceptional value for modern flagship performance. Note 10+ remains a capable device but feels outdated in 2024.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus 12 if…
- →Blistering 4500-nit peak display brightness
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship performance
- →100W wired and 50W wireless charging
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 12
Pros
- Blistering 4500-nit peak display brightness
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 flagship performance
- 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
- 64 MP 3x periscope telephoto
- Large 5400 mAh battery
Cons
- Only IP65 rating (vs IP68 on rivals)
- Heavy at 220 g
- Limited to 4 years of OS updates
- No mmWave 5G in US
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 12 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 220 g | 196 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 75.8 x 9.2 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Telephoto | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical periscope | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 48 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, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5400 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 50W AirVOOC | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 4500 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 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 | 5.4 | 5.0 |
Related Comparisons
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.
Explore more in phones, see all OnePlus products or all Samsung products. View full details for the OnePlus 12 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+.