Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Verdict
Samsung's Note 10+ delivers a premium experience with its expansive 6.8-inch display, versatile quad-camera system with ToF depth sensing, and robust 4300mAh battery, justifying its $1099 price for productivity-focused users. However, Galaxy S23 proves more compelling overall at $799.99, leveraging the superior Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, brighter 120Hz display with 1750 nits peak brightness, and 5G connectivity for future-proofing. S23's lighter 168g frame and enhanced Gorilla Glass Victus 2 feel more refined than Note 10+'s older construction. Camera performance favors S23's larger 50MP main sensor with improved night mode capabilities, though Note 10+ excels in zoom range with dual optical options. Battery endurance slightly favors the Note 10+, but S23's faster 25W charging compensates. For most users seeking flagship performance without the premium pricing, Samsung Galaxy S23 represents exceptional value and technological advancement.
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 S23 if…
- →Compact 6.1-inch size is rare in flagship phones
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
- →Lightweight at 168 g for comfortable one-handed use
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 S23
Pros
- Compact 6.1-inch size is rare in flagship phones
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
- Lightweight at 168 g for comfortable one-handed use
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
Cons
- Small 3900 mAh battery limits all-day endurance
- Slow 25W charging with no charger in box
- Only 8 GB RAM
- No 4K@60fps ultrawide video recording
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 168 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Depth | VGA ToF 3D sensor | — |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Super Steady | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 3900 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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