OnePlus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
OnePlus 9 delivers superior raw performance with its Snapdragon 888 and 120Hz AMOLED display at a significantly lower price point. Its 48MP main camera with Hasselblad tuning and 50MP ultrawide capture impressive detail, while 65W Warp Charge provides faster battery replenishment than Galaxy Note 10+'s 45W solution. Samsung's Note 10+ counters with a larger 6.8-inch QHD display offering sharper visuals (1440p vs 1080p), official IP68 rating for water resistance, and S Pen functionality for productivity tasks. Camera comparison favors OnePlus for computational photography and video performance (8K capability), though Note 10+'s telephoto lens provides 2x optical zoom versatility. Battery capacity slightly favors Note 10+ (4300 vs 4500 mAh), but OnePlus's more efficient processor enables longer real-world endurance. For most users prioritizing value, raw speed, and modern features, OnePlus 9 represents the better purchase.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus 9 if…
- →65W Warp Charge fills battery in 29 minutes
- →Excellent main and ultrawide cameras
- →Hasselblad color calibration
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 9
Pros
- 65W Warp Charge fills battery in 29 minutes
- Excellent main and ultrawide cameras
- Hasselblad color calibration
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- Competitive pricing at $729
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 2 MP monochrome sensor is useless
- No official IP rating for water resistance
- Plastic frame feels less premium
- Snapdragon 888 heating issues
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 9 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 11, OxygenOS 11 | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 192 g | 196 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | No official rating | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160 x 74.2 x 8.7 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 |
| Mono | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, freeform lens | 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 | 65W Warp Charge wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1100 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | 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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