Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ vs Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10+ commands premium positioning with its superior 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display running at 1200 nits brightness, complemented by the Snapdragon 855's robust performance for demanding tasks. Its camera system, featuring variable aperture, dedicated telephoto, and advanced stabilization, excels in versatile shooting scenarios. However, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ delivers compelling value at roughly one-third the price, offering a 120Hz refresh rate display, MediaTek Dimensity 1080 processor adequate for daily use, and a massive 5000mAh battery with blazingly fast 120W charging. The Note 10+ retains advantages in processing power, camera quality, and wireless PowerShare, while the Redmi compensates with superior screen smoothness, battery endurance, and modern Android 12 software. For professionals and power users, the Galaxy Note 10+ justifies its premium cost; budget-conscious buyers seeking solid daily performance should favor the Redmi Note 12 Pro+.
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 Redmi Note 12 Pro+ if…
- →200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- →120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- →OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
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
Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Pros
- 200 MP main sensor is a headline spec at this price
- 120W charging is exceptionally fast for the segment
- OIS on the main camera aids low-light stability
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- NFC included
Cons
- Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range chip, not flagship
- Heavy at 210 g
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is mediocre
- MIUI ads in some regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ | Redmi Note 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 9 (One UI 1.5) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass front and back | Plastic back, aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm | 162.9 x 76.0 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.65, OIS |
| Depth | VGA ToF 3D sensor | — |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Super Steady | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.1, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 / Mali-G76 MP12 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| 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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