Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Xiaomi 14
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ delivers a premium 2019 flagship with its iconic 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display and versatile quad-camera setup, particularly excelling with its distinctive 12MP telephoto and wide aperture main sensor. Xiaomi's 14 represents a more modern offering with faster 120Hz refresh rate, significantly brighter 3000-nit LTPO OLED panel, and considerably faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. Superior charging dominates Xiaomi's advantage: 90W wired and 50W wireless versus Samsung's 45W and 15W respectively. Camera capabilities differ meaningfully, with Xiaomi's 50MP sensors across multiple lenses providing higher resolution while Samsung focuses on computational photography through Dual Pixel PDAF. For $200 less, Xiaomi delivers substantially newer technology including 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a 4610mAh battery versus 4300mAh. Software age tips the scales considerably, with Android 14 HyperOS outpacing dated Android 9 One UI. Xiaomi 14 wins decisively for buyers prioritizing modern performance, faster charging, and contemporary features, though Samsung appeals to stylus enthusiasts and those preferring larger displays.
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 14 if…
- →Compact flagship form factor
- →Excellent Leica-tuned triple camera
- →Very bright 3000-nit 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
Xiaomi 14
Pros
- Compact flagship form factor
- Excellent Leica-tuned triple camera
- Very bright 3000-nit display
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset
- Fast 90W wired charging
Cons
- Not officially sold in the US
- HyperOS bloatware in some regions
- Smaller battery than Pro/Ultra siblings
- No optical zoom beyond 3.2x
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Xiaomi 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 193 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm | 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, Light Fusion 900 |
| Depth | VGA ToF 3D sensor | — |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Super Steady | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom | 50 MP 3.2x f/2.0 |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 4610 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.36 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 2670 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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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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