OnePlus Nord CE 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Comparing these phones reveals a stark generational and price gap. Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ delivers a superior 3040x1440 Dynamic AMOLED display with 1200 nits brightness versus the Nord CE 3's 2412x1080 AMOLED at 950 nits, though it's limited to 60Hz refresh. Camera systems differ significantly: Note 10+ offers a versatile quad setup with telephoto and ToF sensors plus 4K@60fps video, while Nord CE 3 provides a simpler dual system with 4K@30fps. Battery capacity favors Nord CE 3 (5000mAh vs 4300mAh), but fast charging differs markedly (67W vs 45W wired). Processing power slightly favors Note 10+ with Snapdragon 855 versus 782G. Note 10+ includes wireless charging and IP68 water resistance; Nord CE 3 has IP54 rating only. For budget-conscious buyers seeking a modern 120Hz display and larger battery, OnePlus Nord CE 3 offers exceptional value at $299. Galaxy Note 10+ suits professionals wanting premium cameras and wireless charging despite its older software. Recommend Nord CE 3 for value seekers, Note 10+ for camera enthusiasts with deeper pockets.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord CE 3 if…
- →67W fast charging at an affordable price
- →120Hz AMOLED display looks great
- →Large 5000 mAh battery for all-day use
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 CE 3
Pros
- 67W fast charging at an affordable price
- 120Hz AMOLED display looks great
- Large 5000 mAh battery for all-day use
- OIS on the main camera is unusual at this price
- Lightweight and slim for a 6.7-inch phone
Cons
- Snapdragon 782G is a mid-tier chip
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- Only Wi-Fi 5 support
- IP54 is minimal water resistance
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 CE 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 196 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.0 x 8.1 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| 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 | 67W SuperVOOC wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 950 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
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