LG V50 ThinQ 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG V50 ThinQ 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $81 | $160 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 183 g | 168 g |
| Released | May 2019 | Aug 2019 |
Summary: LG V50 ThinQ 5G is ahead on battery, screen size. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G is ahead on our rating, wired charging, ram (max), storage (max).
★ 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, LG V50 ThinQ 5G is the cheaper option.
Display
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision | Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 98.6 cm² (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~538 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, 100% DCI-P3 | Always-on display |
Platform
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie, upgradable to Android 11 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm 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
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - up to 2TB | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM |
| Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.0 |
Main Camera
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.5, 27mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/1.9, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm; 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom | 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 |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI Cam, AI Composition | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR10 video recording, Steady Record | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, EIS |
Selfie Camera
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 8 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (standard), 1/4", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/5", 1.12µm | — |
| Features | HDR | 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
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, QC3, 10W wireless (Qi) | Fast charging 25W, USB Power Delivery 3.0, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 12W, Reverse wireless charging 9W |
Body
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.33 in) | 151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.94 x 2.83 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 183 g (6.46 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 | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins), MIL-STD-810G compliant | — |
| Features | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) |
Comms
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 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, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio (USA & Canada only) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
Launch
| LG V50 ThinQ 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2019 | August 2019 |
| Status | Released May 2019 | Released August 2019 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, LG V50 ThinQ 5G or Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G?
LG V50 ThinQ 5G — 4,000 mAh for the LG V50 ThinQ 5G versus 3,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G.
Which has more RAM, LG V50 ThinQ 5G or Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G?
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G — 6 GB for the LG V50 ThinQ 5G versus 12 GB for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G.
Which is lighter, LG V50 ThinQ 5G or Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G?
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G — 183 g for the LG V50 ThinQ 5G versus 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G.
Which is newer, LG V50 ThinQ 5G or Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G?
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G — May 2019 for the LG V50 ThinQ 5G versus Aug 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G.
Is the LG V50 ThinQ 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G rated higher?
We rate the LG V50 ThinQ 5G 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G 8/10.