Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Xiaomi 12
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ commands premium pricing at $1099 with a stunning 6.8-inch 1440p AMOLED display and Snapdragon 855 performance, though it lacks 5G support. Its quad camera system excels with optical zoom and excellent low-light capability via f/1.5 aperture. Xiaomi's 12 undercuts it significantly at $749, featuring the superior Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, 120Hz display refresh, faster 67W charging, and 5G connectivity. While Samsung edges in display size and optical zoom range, Xiaomi's 50MP main sensor, substantially faster processor, and modern software justify the lower price. Battery capacity favors Xiaomi at 4500mAh versus 4300mAh. For value-conscious buyers prioritizing performance, speed, and connectivity, Xiaomi 12 delivers compelling flagship features at a $350 discount. Galaxy Note 10+ appeals primarily to stylus users and those wanting larger screens. Xiaomi 12 is the smarter purchase for most consumers.
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 12 if…
- →Compact flagship at 6.28 inches
- →67W wired and 50W wireless charging
- →Good 50 MP main camera with OIS
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 12
Pros
- Compact flagship at 6.28 inches
- 67W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Good 50 MP main camera with OIS
- Lightweight at 180 g
- Harman Kardon stereo speakers
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs hot
- No telephoto camera
- 13 MP ultrawide is weak
- No official IP rating
- MIUI 13 bloatware
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 180 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | No official rating |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm | 152.7 x 69.9 x 8.16 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX766) |
| Depth | VGA ToF 3D sensor | — |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Super Steady | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 13 MP, f/2.4 |
| 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 | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 67W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.28 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1100 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| 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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