Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Verdict
Xiaomi's 14 Ultra commands a premium positioning with flagship 2024 specs that substantially outpace the Galaxy Note 10+ from 2019. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display reaching 3000 nits, and 5G connectivity deliver modern performance the Note 10+ cannot match. Camera capabilities heavily favor Xiaomi: its 50MP 1-inch main sensor, dual 50MP telephoto setup, and 8K video recording surpass the Note 10+'s quad-camera array. Battery technology shows dramatic improvement with 5300mAh capacity, 90W wired charging, and groundbreaking 80W wireless charging versus the Note 10+'s 4300mAh and 45W wired. Storage reaches 1TB on Xiaomi compared to 512GB maximum on Samsung. However, the Note 10+ offered exceptional value at 2019 flagship pricing and remains capable for most tasks despite Android 9. For current-generation performance, display quality, charging speeds, and photographic capabilities, Xiaomi 14 Ultra justifies its premium. Buyers seeking cutting-edge technology should choose the 14 Ultra; those upgrading from older devices may find the Note 10+ still functional.
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 Ultra if…
- →Pro-grade 1-inch main sensor with variable aperture
- →Versatile quad 50MP camera system with dual telephotos
- →Extremely bright 3000-nit LTPO 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 Ultra
Pros
- Pro-grade 1-inch main sensor with variable aperture
- Versatile quad 50MP camera system with dual telephotos
- Extremely bright 3000-nit LTPO display
- Fast 90W wired and 80W wireless charging
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
Cons
- Heavy at 224 g
- HyperOS still ships with bloatware in some regions
- Limited official availability in the US
- Premium price tag
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 224 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back | Titanium alloy frame, eco-leather back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm | 161.4 x 75.3 x 9.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 50 MP variable f/1.6-f/4.0, 1-inch Sony LYT-900 |
| Depth | VGA ToF 3D sensor | — |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Super Steady | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Dolby Vision |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom | 50 MP 3.2x f/1.8 + 50 MP 5x periscope f/2.5 |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5300 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | 80W 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 | 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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