Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ delivers a refined flagship experience with its stunning 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, versatile quad-camera system, and S Pen productivity features at a $1099 price point. Battery capacity reaches 4300mAh with 45W charging support. Conversely, Galaxy Z Fold 5 represents cutting-edge foldable technology with dual 7.6-inch and 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays running 120Hz refresh rates, superior Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, 5G connectivity, and dramatically brighter 1750-nit screens. Its 4400mAh battery pairs with 25W charging, making it heavier at 253g versus 196g. Note 10+ excels in traditional smartphone usability, camera versatility, and fast charging, while Z Fold 5 dominates in display innovation, processing power, and future-ready features. Z Fold 5 justifies its $700 premium for those embracing foldable design; Note 10+ remains the smarter choice for traditional smartphone buyers seeking flagship performance without experimental form factors.
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 Z Fold 5 if…
- →Slimmer hinge with zero-gap fold eliminates the gap seen on Fold 4
- →Large 7.6-inch inner display for multitasking and productivity
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
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 Z Fold 5
Pros
- Slimmer hinge with zero-gap fold eliminates the gap seen on Fold 4
- Large 7.6-inch inner display for multitasking and productivity
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
- IPX8 water resistance
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
Cons
- Very expensive starting at $1799
- Heavy at 253 g
- Visible crease on inner display
- Slow 25W charging for a premium device
- Under-display camera is noticeably lower quality
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) | Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 253 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm | 154.9 x 129.9 x 6.1 mm unfolded |
| 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 | 10 MP cover, 4 MP under-display |
| 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 | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 7.6 inches inner, 6.2 inches cover |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 2176 x 1812 inner, 2316 x 904 cover |
| 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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