Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ delivers a premium flagship experience with its stunning 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display at 1200 nits brightness and exceptional stylus integration through the integrated S Pen. Its 12GB RAM, Snapdragon 855 processor, and versatile quad-camera system with f/1.5 aperture and Super Steady video stabilization remain impressive for 2019. Xiaomi's 12 Pro counters with superior hardware across nearly every dimension: a brighter 120Hz LTPO AMOLED screen, newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, 5G connectivity, and remarkable charging speeds (120W wired, 50W wireless). Its 50MP primary camera with Sony IMX707 sensor and 8K video recording outclass the Note 10+. Battery capacity favors Xiaomi at 4600mAh versus 4300mAh. However, Samsung's complete ecosystem, software maturity, and distinctive S Pen productivity features justify its premium positioning for note-taking users. For pure specs and overall value, Xiaomi 12 Pro is the stronger choice.
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 Pro if…
- →120W wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes
- →Triple 50 MP camera system
- →QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision
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 Pro
Pros
- 120W wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes
- Triple 50 MP camera system
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision
- Harman Kardon quad speakers
- 50W wireless charging is very fast
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 thermal throttling
- No official IP rating
- MIUI 13 has ads and bloatware
- 2x telephoto zoom is limited
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 205 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 | 163.6 x 74.6 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 IMX707) |
| 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 | 50 MP, f/1.9, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1500 |
| 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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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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