The Galaxy Note 10 Plus (left) and Galaxy Note 10 (right) share the same design, but in sizes 6.8 and 6.3 inches.
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 10, the Galaxy Note 10 Plus and the Galaxy Note 10 5G share the same design and specifications, but they have some small differences between them that, at first glance, could be ignored but that could make one of them better for you.
First, it is necessary to make clear that the Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G is practically the same Note 10 Plus, and its only differences are its price (US $ 1,299 vs. US $ 1,099), its weight (198 grams vs. 196 grams) and the fact that offers compatibility with 5G networks; that is all. So all the differences that Note 10 Plus has with Note 10, so does Note 10 Plus 5G with Note 10.
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Galaxy Note 10 vs. Note 10 Plus What to buy?
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It is worth bearing in mind that there will also be a 5G version of the Galaxy Note 10, but it will only be sold in South Korea at least initially, so we will not consider it in this comparison.
The Galaxy Note 10 Plus differs from the Note 10 by its 6.8-inch screen with a QHD + resolution (2K) instead of a 6.3-inch one with Full HD + resolution.
In addition, the Galaxy Note 10 Plus has a larger battery (4,300mAh vs. 3,500mAh) and is available not only in a version with 256GB of storage, but also in a 512GB one.
That said, the Galaxy Note 10 does not have a microSD slot just like the Note 10 Plus does and it has 8GB of RAM instead of 12GB of RAM.
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Galaxy Note 10 Plus: Ms screen, cameras and battery
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Something to keep in mind: theoretically, since the screen is smaller and the screen resolution is lower, the Galaxy Note 10's battery consumption must be lower than the Note 10 Plus. So the difference in the capacity of the battery may not represent as much difference as you would imagine, although as Samsung places its honeycombs in Full HD + by default (at least in the last generations) maybe the Note 10 Plus if it could have a longer battery life.
Another important difference for some or that could go unnoticed by others is that the Galaxy Note 10 Plus has a fourth rear camera. I say it can go unnoticed because it is not a lens that really captures images, but because it is a Flight Time (ToF) sensor, it is more focused on determining the depth and distance of objects.
This sensor is not used to take photos or record videos with blurred background as we expected, but it will help to record video with your drawings or decorations that you place on people or on the scene using the S Pen. It also allows you to use the cell phone as a 3D scanner.
If you do not use any of these functions, for the moment that fourth sensor may go unnoticed, although in aesthetics it also has its presence because it is visible on the back (it consists of two sensors), although they are outside the main module of the cameras.
The other difference that could also be ignored by many is that the Galaxy Note 10 Plus has the ability to charge up to 45 watts with cable and 15 watts of wireless handling. The Note 10 can be charged up to 25 watts with cable and 12 watts wirelessly. However, in the box the two cell phones have the same 25-watt charging adapter, so the 45-watt adapter is sold separately.
All Note 10 have a glass back with a slight curvature that makes them feel good in the hand, while the metal edge offers resistance.
The screen is Dynamic AMOLED curve with the Infinity O design that integrates the front camera through a hole in the screen and is located in the center of the top.
Cell phones can be charged wirelessly, they can wirelessly charge other cell phones, they are waterproof (IP68), they have the same S Pen and it doesn't have a traditional headphone jack.
Also, you find a Snapdragon 855 or Exynos 9825 processor (depending on where you buy it), Android Pie with the One UI custom interface, a fingerprint reader integrated in the screen, basic facial recognition, night mode even in the front camera and possibility of intensifying the audio of a specific area when you zoom in a video recording.
There is no doubt that the Galaxy Note 10 Plus is the most complete cell phone on this list along with the Note 10 Plus 5G. However, I believe that most people should not currently consider the 5G version, as the coverage of these networks is still very limited. That is, I do not consider it worth paying US $ 200 ms (US $ 1,299 vs. US $ 1,099) unless you are sure that where you live, work and move you have 5G coverage.
The Galaxy Note 10 is the cheapest of the new cell phones (US $ 949), but it doesn't have much to envy. In addition, as it is more compact, it may be more attractive to some users who have been frustrated with giant phones that are increasingly difficult to control and hold with one hand.
We compare below the specifications and other features of the Galaxy Note 10 with the Galaxy Note 10 Plus and Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G.
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Comparison: Galaxy Note 10, Note 10 Plus, Note 10 Plus 5G
|
Galaxy Note 10 |
Galaxy Note 10 Plus |
Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G |
| 6.3 inches |
6.8 inches |
6.8 inches |
| 2,280×1,080 pixels |
3,040×1,440 pixels |
3,040×1,440 pixels |
| 401ppp |
498ppp |
498ppp |
| Android Pie (One UI) |
Android Pie (One UI) |
Android Pie (One UI) |
| 2.84GHz Snapdragon 855 / 2.7GHz Exynos 9825 |
2.84GHz Snapdragon 855 / 2.7GHz Exynos 9825 |
2.84GHz Snapdragon 855 / 2.7GHz Exynos 9825 |
| 256GB (UFS 3.0) |
256GB, 512GB (UFS 3.0) |
256GB, 512GB (UFS 3.0) |
| Do not |
S |
S |
| Three: 12 megapixels (variable of f / 1.5 and f / 2.4) with optical stabilization (80 degrees) + wide angle of 16 megapixels (f / 2.2 of 123 degrees) + 12 megapixel telephoto (f / 2.1 of 45 degrees) with stabilization optical |
Four: 12 megapixels (variable of f / 1.5 and f / 2.4) with optical stabilization (80 degrees) + wide angle of 16 megapixels (f / 2.2 of 123 degrees) + 12 megapixel telephoto (f / 2.1 of 45 degrees) with stabilization Optics + ToF |
Four: 12 megapixels (variable of f / 1.5 and f / 2.4) with optical stabilization (80 degrees) + wide angle of 16 megapixels (f / 2.2 of 123 degrees) + 12 megapixel telephoto (f / 2.1 of 45 degrees) with stabilization Optics + ToF |
| 960fps in Full HD, 240fps in Full HD, 60fps in 4K |
960fps in Full HD, 240fps in Full HD, 60fps in 4K |
960fps in Full HD, 240fps in Full HD, 60fps in 4K |
| 10 megapixels (f / 2.2) (80 degrees) |
10 megapixels (f / 2.2) (80 degrees) |
10 megapixels (f / 2.2) (80 degrees) |
| 8GB |
12GB |
12GB |
| 3,500mAh (fast load of 25 watts) |
4,300mAh (fast load of 25 watts, compatible with 45 watts) |
4,300mAh (fast load of 25 watts, compatible with 45 watts) |
| 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5, Wi-Fi 6 |
4G LTE, Bluetooth 5, Wi-Fi 6 |
4G LTE, Bluetooth 5, Wi-Fi 6 |
| S |
S |
S |
| IP68 |
IP68 |
IP68 |
| S, on the screen (ultrasonic) |
S, on the screen (ultrasonic) |
S, on the screen (ultrasonic) |
| Do not |
Do not |
Do not |
| S (basic) |
S (basic) |
S (basic) |
| S (Fast Wireless Charging 12 watts and reversible charging (Wireless PowerShare) to charge other devices |
S (Fast Wireless Charging 15 watts and reversible charging (Wireless PowerShare) to charge other devices |
S (Fast Wireless Charging 15 watts and reversible charging (Wireless PowerShare) to charge other devices |
| S Pen with Bluetooth and Air Actions functions, convert writing to Word documents, video with blurred background, sound recording focus on video to a specific point with zoom, screen recording with active front camera, wirelessly connect cell phone with Windows computer for notifications and photos |
AR Doodles allows you to draw on videos, microSD slot, S Pen with Bluetooth and Air Actions functions, convert writing to Word documents, blurred background video, focus sound recording on video to a specific point with zoom, screen recording with Active front camera, connect wirelessly with Windows computer for notifications and photos |
5G, AR Doodles allows you to draw on videos, microSD slot, S Pen with Bluetooth and Air Actions functions, convert writing to Word documents, blurred background video, focus sound recording on video to a specific point with zoom, recording screen with active front camera, connect wirelessly with Windows computer for notifications and photos |
| 151×71.8×7.9mm |
162.3×77.2×7.9mm |
162.3×77.2×7.9mm |
| 168 grams |
196 grams |
198 grams |
| $ 949 |
$ 1,099 |
US $ 1,299 |
