Poco F6 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Poco F6 delivers exceptional performance and value at $349, featuring a cutting-edge Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, stunning 120Hz AMOLED display with 2400 nits brightness, and impressive 50MP main camera with OIS. Its 5000mAh battery with 90W fast charging provides all-day endurance. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ was flagship tech in 2019 but now feels dated, with weaker Snapdragon 855, 60Hz display, and smaller 4300mAh battery. While the Note 10+ offers a stylus, more camera versatility, and premium build quality, it struggles with outdated software (Android 9), slower performance, and significantly higher price point. For anyone seeking modern performance, superior display technology, and excellent value, Poco F6 is the clear winner. Galaxy Note 10+ only makes sense for stylus-dependent users willing to overlook obsolescence.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco F6 if…
- →Near-flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance for $349
- →90W fast charging fills the battery in about 35 minutes
- →Bright 2400-nit AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution
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
Poco F6
Pros
- Near-flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 performance for $349
- 90W fast charging fills the battery in about 35 minutes
- Bright 2400-nit AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution
- Lightweight at 179 g for a 6.67-inch phone
- Starts with 256 GB storage — no 128 GB compromise
Cons
- No ultrawide camera worth using at 8MP
- No wireless charging
- IP64 is basic splash protection — not waterproof
- MIUI/HyperOS has ads and bloatware
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 | Poco F6 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 179 g | 196 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.5 x 74.4 x 7.8 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 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 | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W, Wireless PowerShare |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2712 x 1220 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | 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 | 5.4 | 5.0 |
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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.
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