Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Sony Xperia 10 V
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ commands a flagship price point with superior display technology, featuring a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen at 3040x1440 resolution and 1200 nits brightness, alongside the Snapdragon 855 processor and advanced quad camera system with variable aperture. Sony Xperia 10 V delivers exceptional value at $449, offering a compact 6.1-inch OLED display, larger 5000 mAh battery with competitive 30W charging, and 5G connectivity the Note 10+ lacks. Performance-wise, the Note 10+ dominates with 12GB RAM and flagship-tier processing, while the Xperia 10 V's mid-range Snapdragon 695 handles daily tasks adequately. Camera capabilities favor Samsung's multi-lens versatility, though Sony's 48MP main sensor shows promise. Battery longevity favors Sony despite slower charging speeds. For creative professionals and power users, the Note 10+ justifies its premium, but budget-conscious buyers seeking 5G and all-day battery life will find the Xperia 10 V remarkably competent. Choose Samsung for ambitious specifications or Sony for practical value.
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 10 V if…
- →Featherlight 159 g — extremely easy to carry
- →OLED display at this price is unusual
- →IP68 full water resistance
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 10 V
Pros
- Featherlight 159 g — extremely easy to carry
- OLED display at this price is unusual
- IP68 full water resistance
- Headphone jack and microSD included
- Clean software with two years of updates
Cons
- Only 60Hz refresh rate
- Snapdragon 695 is noticeably mid-tier
- 6 GB RAM is tight for multitasking
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide and telephoto fall short of rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Sony Xperia 10 V |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 159 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back | Aluminum frame, frosted glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm | 155 x 68 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Depth | VGA ToF 3D sensor | — |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Super Steady | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom | 8 MP, f/2.5, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
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