Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ pioneered large-screen productivity with its 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display and S Pen integration, featuring a capable quad camera setup with 4K@60fps video and 12GB RAM. Xiaomi's 15 Ultra, arriving years later at a lower price point, substantially outperforms it with flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite processing, a massive 5810mAh battery supporting 90W charging, and superior imaging: a 1-inch 50MP main sensor, periscope 200MP telephoto, and 8K video capability. Display-wise, Xiaomi's LTPO AMOLED reaches 3200 nits versus Note 10+'s 1200 nits. Build quality favors Xiaomi with titanium framing and Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Battery life will significantly favor Xiaomi due to larger capacity and faster charging. Performance gap is substantial: Snapdragon 8 Elite crushes Snapdragon 855 in every metric. While Samsung offered productivity through the S Pen, Xiaomi 15 Ultra delivers superior flagship features at lower cost, making it the clear winner for modern users prioritizing camera quality, performance, and battery life.
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 15 Ultra if…
- →200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- →1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- →Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
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 15 Ultra
Pros
- 200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
- Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
- 4K@120fps video recording is industry-leading
- 90W fast charging and 50W wireless on a huge 5810 mAh battery
Cons
- Heavy at 229 g and thick at 9.17 mm
- Very expensive at $999 with limited global availability
- HyperOS software experience lags behind iOS and One UI
- Camera bump is extremely large
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 229 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm | 161.1 x 75.2 x 9.17 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.63, OIS (1-inch sensor) |
| 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@120fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom | 200 MP, f/2.6, 5x periscope optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.0, 128-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5810 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 90W 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 | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 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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