Overall Score
66.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#1003)66.8
Performance(#1792)67.0
Camera(#749)51.6
Display(#1805)79.5
Battery(#845)66.0
Build(#746)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy Note10
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy Note10 features a sleek design with a glass front and back, both protected by Gorilla Glass 6, and an aluminum frame, weighing 168 grams.
- Its 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED display supports HDR10+ with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, providing vibrant colors and sharp images.
- Powered by either the Exynos 9825 or Snapdragon 855 chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and 8GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a versatile triple rear setup with a 12 MP wide, 12 MP telephoto, and 16 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video and featuring optical image stabilization.
- The 10 MP front camera also supports high-quality selfies.
- The 3500 mAh battery supports 25W fast charging and wireless charging, ensuring adequate power throughout the day.
- Running on Android 9.0 with One UI 4, it is upgradable to Android 12, offering a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device does not have a headphone jack, but it features stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
- Overall, the Galaxy Note10 combines premium build quality with impressive specifications and features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019, August 07
Announced2019, August 07
DescriptionAlso available with 5GVersions: SM-N970F (Europe); SM-N970F/DS (Global); SM-N970U (USA); SM-N970U1 (USA unlocked); SM-N970W (Canada); SM-N9700/DS (LATAM, Brazil, China); SM-N970N (South Korea)
Display
Size6.3"
TypeDynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
Resolution1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
ChipsetExynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAMQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China
CPUOcta-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAMOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China
GPUMali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAMAdreno 640 - USA/China
Memory256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.1, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, Super Steady video
Front Camera10 MP
Front Camera Details10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Selfie Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details25W wired, PD3.012W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.94 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight168 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsAura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black, Aura Pink, Aura Red
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo