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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S10

Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10

Why is Samsung Galaxy Note 10 better than Samsung Galaxy S10?

  • 1 more microphone(s)
    ?

    3vs2
  • Has 5G support
    ?
  • 1 nm smaller semiconductor size
    ?

    7 nmvs8 nm
  • 102 MHz faster GPU clock speed
    ?

    702 MHzvs600 MHz
  • 2 µm larger pixel size (main camera)
    ?

    1.4 µm & 1 µm & 1 µmvs1.4 µm
  • Newer version of Android
    ?

    Android 12vsAndroid 9 Pie
  • 10W higher charging speed
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    25Wvs15W
  • Has NX bit
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Why is Samsung Galaxy S10 better than Samsung Galaxy Note 10?

  • 37.16% higher pixel density
    ?

    550 ppivs401 ppi
  • 1.78x higher resolution
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    1440 x 3040 pxvs1080 x 2280 px
  • Has a radio
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  • Has an external memory slot
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  • 256GB more internal storage
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    512GBvs256GB
  • Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
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  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
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  • 11 g lighter
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    157 gvs168 g

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Overall rating

Samsung Galaxy Note 10
9.8
12 User reviews
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
9.8/10
12 User reviews
Samsung Galaxy S10
8.9
39 User reviews
Samsung Galaxy S10
8.9/10
39 User reviews

Features

Build quality

9.9/10
12 votes
9.3/10
38 votes

Display quality

9.8/10
12 votes
9.4/10
38 votes

Battery life

9.1/10
12 votes
7.1/10
37 votes

Photography

9.5/10
12 votes
8.6/10
38 votes

Performance

9.6/10
12 votes
8.8/10
38 votes

Comments

Emmanuel

Emmanuel

2 years ago

9 / 10

Battery life is not that great.

Emmanuel

Emmanuel

2 years ago

9 / 10

4500mah or 5000mah would have been better.

4 users found this helpful
rendra

rendra

2 years ago

9 / 10

wifi disconnect often

rendra

rendra

2 years ago

9 / 10

dropped the phone many times still works well, i used the phone primarily for maps & spotify. photo occasionally. But compare to Iphone 10 & 11 Pro i have, Samsung got problem to maintain connection with my wifi which is just 5 meters away, i dont know why.

Pros

  • wide angle camera
  • pro setting camera
  • easy photo editing with stylus

Cons

  • slicky
  • wifi keeps disconnect
  • upgrading OS makes it a slow machine
  • unable to uninstall facebook
  • i dont understand why my Whatsapp cant deliver photo to gallery
1 users found this helpful
Maymay

Maymay

2 years ago

10 / 10

Excelente para fotografia note 10

Maymay

Maymay

2 years ago

10 / 10

Compre vale pena 2021

0 users found this helpful

Design

weight

168 g

157 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
thickness

7.9 mm

7.8 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.
width

71.8 mm

70.4 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
height

151 mm

149.9 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
volume

85.65 cm³

82.31 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
lowest potential operating temperature

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The minimum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.

Display

screen size

6.3"

6.1"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Display type

OLED/AMOLED

OLED/AMOLED

The type of technology used in the display.
pixel density

401 ppi

550 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
resolution

1080 x 2280 px

1440 x 3040 px

Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
refresh rate

60Hz

60Hz

The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.
touch sampling rate

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy S10)

The touch sampling rate is the speed at which a screen can register your touch input and respond by rendering the next frame. Also called the touch refresh rate.
brightness (typical)

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800 nits

A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
has branded damage-resistant glass
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
Gorilla Glass version

Gorilla Glass 6

Gorilla Glass 6

Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.

Performance

The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
RAM

8GB

8GB

Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
Android version

Android 12

Android 9 Pie

A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.
AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: 3DMark.
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: 3DMark.
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: 3DMark.
Geekbench 6 result (multi)

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy S10)

Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 6 result (single)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy Note 10)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy S10)

Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)

Cameras

megapixels (main camera)

12 MP & 12 MP & 16 MP

16 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
has built-in optical image stabilization
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
video recording (main camera)

2160 x 60 fps

2160 x 60 fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
wide aperture (main camera)

f/1.5 & f/2.1 & f/2.2

f/1.5 & f/2.2 & f/2.4

With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
Has a dual-tone LED flash
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
A dual-tone flash has LED lights with different color temperatures, delivering a better color balance to photos and videos.
has a BSI sensor
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.

Operating system

has clipboard warnings
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (Android 12)
Samsung Galaxy S10
This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.
has location privacy options
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (Android 12)
Samsung Galaxy S10
This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.
has camera/microphone privacy options
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (Android 12)
Samsung Galaxy S10
You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
has Mail Privacy Protection
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
has theme customization
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (Android 12)
Samsung Galaxy S10 (Android 9.0 Pie)
Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
can block app tracking
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
blocks cross-site tracking
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.
has on-device machine learning
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (Android 12)
Samsung Galaxy S10 (Android 9.0 Pie)
On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
Can play games while they download
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (Android 12)
Samsung Galaxy S10 (Android 9.0 Pie)
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.

Battery

battery power

3500 mAh

3400 mAh

Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
has wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
Supports fast charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, it is important to use a compatible charger.
Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, a compatible wireless charger must be used.
has reverse wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
The device can be used as a wireless charging station to power other gadgets.
Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed.
has a removable battery
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
Has an ultra power-saving mode
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.

Audio

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has stereo speakers
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has aptX
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has LDAC
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX HD
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX Adaptive
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX Lossless
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
Has a radio
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

Features

has 5G support
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (Samsung Exynos 9825)
Samsung Galaxy S10 (Samsung Exynos 9820)
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
Wi-Fi version

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
download speed

2048 MBits/s

2000 MBits/s (Samsung Exynos 9820)

This is the maximum download speed supported. In reality, the download speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (such as your home/mobile network speeds).
upload speed

150 MBits/s

316 MBits/s (Samsung Exynos 9820)

This is the maximum upload speed supported. In reality, the upload speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (for example your home/mobile network speeds).
Has USB Type-C
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
has NFC
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
SIM cards

2 SIM

2 SIM

The number and type of SIM cards supported.
Has a fingerprint scanner
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
The device has a fingerprint scanner which identifies the user.

Miscellaneous

has a video light
Samsung Galaxy Note 10
Samsung Galaxy S10
A video light helps when recording a movie in low-light conditions.
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

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