Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Verdict
Samsung's flagship evolution shows meaningful generational progress between these two models. Galaxy Note 10+ offers a larger 6.8-inch display with 3040x1440 resolution and S Pen support, valuable for productivity users, plus a versatile quad-camera setup with 2x optical zoom. Galaxy S24 counters with significantly superior specs: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 equivalent Exynos 2400 processor, 120Hz LTPO display with 2600 nits brightness, modern 5G connectivity, 50MP main camera with superior night performance, and 8K video recording. S24 feels noticeably faster and more responsive daily. Battery capacity favors Note 10+ (4300 vs 4000 mAh), though S24's efficiency and faster 25W charging remain competitive. At $799.99 versus $1099, the S24 delivers better overall performance, display technology, and future-proofing without sacrificing core strengths. Unless you specifically need S Pen productivity features or prefer larger screens, S24 offers substantially better value and capability.
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 S24 if…
- →Compact form factor with flagship features
- →Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- →Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
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 S24
Pros
- Compact form factor with flagship features
- Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 25W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
- Smaller battery than rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 167 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm | 147.0 x 70.6 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 | 8K@30fps, 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, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 | Exynos 2400 |
| 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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