Google Pixel 4 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 4 XL and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G |
|---|
| Price | $144 | $160 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,700 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 193 g | 168 g |
| Released | Oct 2019 | Aug 2019 |
Summary: Google Pixel 4 XL is ahead on battery. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G is ahead on wired charging, ram (max), storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 4 XL is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G |
|---|
| Type | P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR | Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 98.0 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 98.6 cm² (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~537 ppi density) | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Features | — | Always-on display |
Platform
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) | Exynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAM; Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAM; Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAM; Adreno 640 - USA/China |
Memory
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM |
| Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.0 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, EIS |
| Triple | — | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.1, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom; 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, Super Steady video |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm, AF; TOF 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
Battery
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0, 10W wireless (Qi) | Fast charging 25W, USB Power Delivery 3.0, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 12W, Reverse wireless charging 9W |
Body
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm (6.31 x 2.96 x 0.32 in) | 151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.94 x 2.83 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 193 g (6.81 oz) | 168 g (5.93 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Features | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio (USA & Canada only) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
Launch
| Google Pixel 4 XL | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2019, October 15 | August 2019 |
| Status | Discontinued (August 2020) | Released August 2019 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 4 XL or Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G?
Google Pixel 4 XL — 3,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 4 XL versus 3,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G.
Which has more RAM, Google Pixel 4 XL or Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G?
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G — 6 GB for the Google Pixel 4 XL versus 12 GB for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 4 XL or Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G?
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G — 193 g for the Google Pixel 4 XL versus 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 4 XL or Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G?
Google Pixel 4 XL — Oct 2019 for the Google Pixel 4 XL versus Aug 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G.
Is the Google Pixel 4 XL or the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 4 XL 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G 8/10.
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