Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Vivo V30 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ commands premium positioning with its 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display (1200 nits), Snapdragon 855 processor, and sophisticated quad-camera system featuring a variable aperture (f/1.5-2.4) main sensor and 2x optical zoom telephoto. Its 12GB RAM, 45W charging, and wireless PowerShare justify the $1099 price for power users. Vivo's V30 Pro presents remarkable value at $499, delivering a brighter 2800-nit AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate, MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chip, and larger 5000mAh battery with faster 80W charging. Its triple 50MP camera setup with optical image stabilization captures detailed photos, though processing may lag behind Samsung's computational photography. Storage maxes at 256GB versus Note 10+'s 512GB option. The Note 10+ handles demanding gaming and multitasking more smoothly, while V30 Pro excels in everyday performance and battery longevity. IP68 versus IP54 durability favors Samsung. Performance gap narrows yearly, but Snapdragon 855 still outpaces Dimensity 8200. Choose Note 10+ for cutting-edge features and durability, or V30 Pro if budget matters and you prioritize screen brightness and battery life over premium processing power.
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 Vivo V30 Pro if…
- →Zeiss-tuned triple 50 MP camera system
- →50 MP autofocus selfie camera is class-leading
- →Bright 2800 nit AMOLED display
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
Vivo V30 Pro
Pros
- Zeiss-tuned triple 50 MP camera system
- 50 MP autofocus selfie camera is class-leading
- Bright 2800 nit AMOLED display
- Slim and lightweight design at 7.39 mm
- 80W fast charging
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- IP54 is only splash-proof
- No wireless charging
- Limited availability in some markets
- Funtouch OS has bloatware
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Vivo V30 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) | Android 14, Funtouch OS 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 187 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm | 164.08 x 74.93 x 7.39 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS (Sony IMX920) |
| Depth | VGA ToF 3D sensor | — |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, AF |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Super Steady | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| 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 | 80W FlashCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 2800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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