Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ delivers a larger 6.8-inch display with impressive 1200-nit brightness and quad-camera versatility including 2x optical zoom and a depth sensor, though it runs the dated Android 9 and lacks 5G connectivity. Sony's Xperia 5 V counters with a more compact 6.1-inch 120Hz OLED display achieving 1700 nits, significantly faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, modern Android 13, 5G support, and a larger 5000mAh battery. The Note 10+ excels in zoom reach and stylus features, while the Xperia 5 V prioritizes raw performance, video capabilities (4K@120fps with log recording), and display refresh rates. Battery charging favors Samsung at 45W, but Sony provides better longevity. For professionals valuing camera zoom and S Pen productivity, the Note 10+ remains capable; for those seeking flagship performance and modern features, the Xperia 5 V proves the superior choice despite lower RAM.
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 5 V if…
- →Compact 6.1-inch flagship in an era of large phones
- →4K@120fps video with professional log recording
- →Exmor T sensor excels in low light
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 5 V
Pros
- Compact 6.1-inch flagship in an era of large phones
- 4K@120fps video with professional log recording
- Exmor T sensor excels in low light
- Headphone jack retained
- IP68 with two years of OS updates
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- Only 30W wired charging — no wireless
- Premium price for a compact with limited camera versatility
- Display not as bright as competitors
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Sony Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) | Android 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 182 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 | 154 x 68 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Exmor T for mobile) |
| Depth | VGA ToF 3D sensor | — |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Super Steady | 4K@120fps, log video recording |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2, 124-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 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 | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1700 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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