Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra represents a significant generational leap over the Note 10+, delivering superior imaging with a 200MP main sensor and dual periscope telephoto setup compared to the Note's quad camera array. Display technology has advanced considerably: the S24 Ultra's 120Hz AMOLED 2X with 2600 nits brightness vastly outperforms the Note's 60Hz panel at 1200 nits. Processing power favors the S24 Ultra substantially with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, enabling 8K video capture and superior AI features via One UI 6.1 versus Android 9. Battery capacity increased from 4300 to 5000 mAh, and 5G connectivity is standard. The Note 10+ remains capable for its era but feels dated: slower refresh rate, weaker telephoto reach, and outdated software limit its appeal. Premium materials upgraded from aluminum to titanium further distinguish the S24 Ultra. At $200 more, the S24 Ultra justifies its premium through meaningful hardware and software improvements.
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 Ultra if…
- →Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- →Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- →Built-in S Pen for productivity
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 Ultra
Pros
- Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- Built-in S Pen for productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display readable in sunlight
- Seven years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very heavy at 232 g
- Expensive starting price
- Charging speed unchanged at 45W
- S Pen lost Bluetooth air actions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 232 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.7, 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@120fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| 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, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.8 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 | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| 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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