Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Xiaomi 11T Pro
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ showcases a premium 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with exceptional 1200 nits brightness and quad camera versatility, including optical zoom and a dedicated depth sensor for superior portrait modes. Xiaomi's 11T Pro counters with a brighter 120Hz refresh rate, faster Snapdragon 888 processor, massive 5000 mAh battery supporting lightning-fast 120W charging, and a 108MP main sensor capturing incredible detail. At $1099, the Note 10+ targets professionals valuing the S Pen and camera refinement, while the 11T Pro at $649 delivers superior raw specs and charging technology for enthusiasts. Battery endurance and charging speed give Xiaomi a practical advantage, though Samsung's software polish and IP68 durability rating remain compelling. For the price difference, the 11T Pro offers better value and performance, making it the stronger choice for most users.
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 Xiaomi 11T Pro if…
- →120W HyperCharge fills 5000 mAh in 17 minutes
- →108 MP main camera with good detail
- →Snapdragon 888 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
Xiaomi 11T Pro
Pros
- 120W HyperCharge fills 5000 mAh in 17 minutes
- 108 MP main camera with good detail
- Snapdragon 888 flagship performance
- Harman Kardon stereo speakers
- Competitive pricing at $649
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- No telephoto camera
- Snapdragon 888 heating
- MIUI bloatware and ads
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Xiaomi 11T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm | 164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS |
| Depth | VGA ToF 3D sensor | — |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Super Steady | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| 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 | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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