Samsung Galaxy Note10
#396Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
#414Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note10
Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
Performance
92.993.0
Camera
96.796.7
Display
86.886.8
Battery
87.287.2
Build
97.481.6
Connectivity
73.084.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
79.178.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10 5G share similar build quality, featuring a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, both measuring 151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm and weighing 168g.
- They have identical 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED displays with HDR10+ support and a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels.
- Performance-wise, both models utilize the Exynos 9825 or Snapdragon 855 chipsets, but the Note10 5G offers 12GB of RAM compared to the Note10's 8GB.
- Camera specifications are the same, with a triple rear camera setup and 10MP front camera, capable of 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity and charging capabilities are also identical at 3500mAh and 25W, respectively.
- Both run Android 9.0 with One UI 4, but the Note10 5G supports 5G connectivity, enhancing its future-proofing capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note10
Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
General
Release Date
2019, August 07
2019
Announced
2019, August 07
2019
Description
Also 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)
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-N971U (USA); SM-N971N (South Korea)
Display
Size
6.3"
6.3"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAMQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China
Exynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAMQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China
CPU
Octa-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
Octa-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
GPU
Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAMAdreno 640 - USA/China
Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAMAdreno 640 - USA/China
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 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
12 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
Main Camera Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
25W wired, PD3.012W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
25W wired, PD3.012W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.94 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.94 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
168 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Colors
Aura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black, Aura Pink, Aura Red
Aura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black, Aura Pink, Aura Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.85 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer