Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $223 | $274 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.8 in | 6.9 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 108 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 196 g | 208 g |
| Released | Aug 2019 | Aug 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus is ahead on wired charging, weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus is the cheaper option.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz@FHD/60Hz@QHD, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak), Always-on display |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 114.0 cm2 (~91.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 116.7 cm2 (~92.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~498 ppi density) | 1440 x 3088 pixels (~496 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Always-on display | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 |
| Chipset | Exynos 9825 (7 nm) - Global; Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China | Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global, Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global; Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global; Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) - USA |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP12 - Global; Adreno 640 - USA/China | Mali-G77 MP11 - Global; Adreno 650 - USA |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - up to 1TB | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.0 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 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; TOF 3D VGA camera (DepthVision Camera) | — |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS |
| Triple | — | 108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 12 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 50x hybrid zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W wired (charger sold separately, 25W charger in box), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 9W reverse wireless (PowerShare) | Fast charging 25W (50% in 30 min - advertised), USB Power Delivery 3.0, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 15W, Reverse wireless charging 4.5W |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.31 in) | 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 196 g (6.91 oz) | 208 g (7.34 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Stylus | — | 9ms latency (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio (USA & Canada only) | FM radio (Snapdragon model only; market/operator dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| UWB | — | Yes (Ultra Wideband support) |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 7, 2019 | 2020, August 05 |
| Status | Released August 23, 2019 | Available. Released 2020, August 21 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus or Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 4,300 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus or Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus — 196 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus versus 208 g for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus or Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — Aug 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus versus Aug 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 9/10.