Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S24+ represents a meaningful generational upgrade over the Note 10+, arriving four years later with substantial improvements. Display quality favors the S24+ considerably with its 120Hz refresh rate, LTPO technology, and 2600 nits peak brightness compared to the Note 10+'s static 60Hz and 1200 nits. Camera performance shifts dramatically: the S24+ features a 50MP main sensor with improved computational photography, while the Note 10+ relies on a 12MP approach. Processing power strongly favors the newer model with the Exynos 2400 and broader AI capabilities versus the aging Snapdragon 855. Battery capacity edges toward the S24+ at 4900mAh versus 4300mAh. Connectivity advantages align with the S24+, offering 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3 to the Note 10+'s older standards. At a $99 lower price point, the S24+ delivers superior technology across nearly every category. The Note 10+ retains value primarily through its larger screen and S-Pen stylus, which the S24+ lacks entirely. For most users, the S24+ offers substantially better performance and future longevity. Recommend the Galaxy S24+ unless stylus functionality is essential.
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…
- →Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- →Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- →12 GB RAM standard
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
- Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- 12 GB RAM standard
- Strong battery life from 4900 mAh cell
- Seven years of software updates
Cons
- Exynos 2400 runs hotter than Snapdragon variants
- No telephoto improvement over S23+
- Heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro alternatives
- 45W charging unchanged
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 | 196 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 | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 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 | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 3120 x 1440 |
| 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 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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