OnePlus Nord 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
OnePlus Nord 3 delivers exceptional value at $399, featuring a modern 120Hz AMOLED display with 1450 nits brightness, MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor, and impressive 50MP main camera with OIS. Battery capacity reaches 5000 mAh with 80W charging. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ commands a $1099 premium with superior display resolution (3040x1440), dedicated telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and wireless charging with PowerShare. Note 10+ offers IP68 rating versus Nord 3's lack of certification, plus stylus integration for productivity. However, Note 10+ runs Android 9 with outdated refresh rate at 60Hz, while Nord 3's Dimensity 9000 matches flagship performance at fraction of cost. For most users prioritizing performance and value, Nord 3 represents better overall proposition. Note 10+ justifies premium only for professionals needing stylus and advanced zoom capabilities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord 3 if…
- →Dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance
- →80W fast charging for rapid top-ups
- →50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor for good low-light
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 Nord 3
Pros
- Dimensity 9000 delivers flagship-tier performance
- 80W fast charging for rapid top-ups
- 50 MP Sony IMX890 sensor for good low-light
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Bright 1450 nit AMOLED display
Cons
- No wireless charging
- No official IP rating
- 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro are weak
- Not available in North America
- USB 2.0 data 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 | OnePlus Nord 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193.5 g | 196 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | No official rating | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 75 x 8.2 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX890) | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps, Super Steady |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 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 | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SuperVOOC wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.74 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2772 x 1240 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1450 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MC10 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | 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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