Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Samsung Galaxy S10+
The Verdict
Samsung's flagship Note 10+ commands a $100 premium over the S10+, justified primarily by its larger 6.8-inch display versus 6.4 inches and enhanced stylus integration for productivity workflows. Both devices feature identical 3040x1440 Dynamic AMOLED panels with 1200 nits brightness and 60Hz refresh rates. Performance differs subtly: the Note 10+ offers 12GB RAM standard with Snapdragon 855 or Exynos variants, while the S10+ tops out at 8GB but includes up to 1TB storage flexibility. Camera systems are nearly equivalent, though the Note 10+ adds a dedicated VGA ToF sensor for improved depth mapping. Battery capacity slightly favors the Note 10+ at 4300mAh with superior 45W charging versus the S10+'s 15W, though both support wireless charging. The Note 10+ weighs 21g more due to its larger form factor. For pure productivity and stylus users, the Note 10+ justifies its cost. Those prioritizing compact handling and value should choose the S10+, which remains exceptionally capable across camera, performance, and display metrics.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S10+ if…
- →Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- →Headphone jack retained
- →microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Galaxy S10+
Pros
- Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED display with HDR10+
- Headphone jack retained
- microSD card slot with up to 1 TB option
- Dual aperture main camera was innovative
- Reverse wireless charging (Wireless PowerShare)
Cons
- No 5G support (separate 5G model existed)
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Slow 15W wired charging
- Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner was slow
- Punch-hole selfie cutout was distracting
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Samsung Galaxy S10+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) | Android 9, One UI 1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 175 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 6 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm | 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, dual aperture, OIS |
| Depth | VGA ToF 3D sensor | — |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP + 8 MP depth |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Super Steady | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 15W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 3040 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.78 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 | Adreno 640 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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