Poco X6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
The Verdict
Poco X6 Pro delivers exceptional modern performance at a fraction of the price, featuring a newer MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra processor, vibrant 120Hz AMOLED display with 1800 nits peak brightness, and impressive 67W fast charging for its 5000 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ remains a premium device from 2019 with the Snapdragon 855, offering superior build quality with metal frame and glass back, larger 6.8-inch display at higher 1440p resolution, and versatile camera system including 2x optical zoom and S Pen stylus. However, the Note 10+ suffers from dated Android 9 software, slower 60Hz refresh rate, weaker 4300 mAh battery, and lack of 5G connectivity. For most users seeking current performance and value, Poco X6 Pro's modern specs, 120Hz display, and significantly lower price make it the clearer choice. Galaxy Note 10+ appeals only to those valuing premium materials, stylus input, or specific camera focal lengths.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Poco X6 Pro if…
- →Dimensity 8300 Ultra offers near-flagship performance
- →Extremely bright 1800 nit AMOLED display
- →67W fast charging at a budget price
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 X6 Pro
Pros
- Dimensity 8300 Ultra offers near-flagship performance
- Extremely bright 1800 nit AMOLED display
- 67W fast charging at a budget price
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
Cons
- Plastic frame feels cheap
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide and 2 MP macro cameras
- No wireless charging
- No telephoto camera
- 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 | Poco X6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 186 g | 196 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.45 x 74.34 x 8.25 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.65, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 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 | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 67W turbo wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 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) | 1800 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x3.35 GHz + 4x2.2 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC6 | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | 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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