Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ delivers a stunning 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with 1200 nits brightness and exceptional quad-camera system featuring impressive 2x optical zoom, though it's limited to 60Hz refresh and Android 9. Sony's Xperia 1 VI counters with a more compact 6.5-inch display boasting 120Hz LTPO technology and 2100 nits peak brightness, plus superior Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, 5G connectivity, and advanced continuous optical zoom (85-170mm). Battery capacity favors Sony at 5000mAh versus 4300mAh. However, the Note 10+ excels in charging speed (45W versus 30W) and software customization through One UI. Video recording reaches 4K/120fps on the Xperia 1 VI with professional-grade capabilities. At $300 price difference, Sony's newer flagship offers modern specifications including Wi-Fi 7 and superior display technology, making it the better choice for users prioritizing cutting-edge performance and connectivity. The Note 10+ remains excellent value for those prioritizing larger displays and faster charging.
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 Sony Xperia 1 VI if…
- →Continuous optical zoom telephoto (85-170mm)
- →Pro-grade camera apps for photo and video
- →3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card support
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
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Pros
- Continuous optical zoom telephoto (85-170mm)
- Pro-grade camera apps for photo and video
- 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card support
- Compact form factor for a flagship
- Very long battery life
Cons
- Resolution dropped from 4K to FHD+ vs predecessor
- Slow 30W charging
- Premium price
- Niche appeal outside enthusiasts
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65/IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm | 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.35" Exmor T |
| Depth | VGA ToF 3D sensor | — |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Super Steady | 4K@120fps HDR |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.3-3.5, 85-170mm continuous optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | Qi wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 2100 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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