Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 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
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $160 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 168 g |
| Released | Aug 2019 | Aug 2019 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G are evenly matched on the measured specs.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ | Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inches, 98.6 cm² (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Features | — | Always-on display |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4 |
| Chipset | Exynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAM or Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China | Exynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAM; Qualcomm 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/LATAM; 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 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 | Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAM or Adreno 640 - USA/China | Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAM; Adreno 640 - USA/China |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Storage | 256GB | — |
| RAM | 8GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB 12GB RAM |
| Type | — | UFS 3.0 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.1, 52mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom; 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), Super Steady video | 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 | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 25W (wired), USB Power Delivery 3.0; Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 12W; Reverse wireless charging 9W | Fast charging 25W, USB Power Delivery 3.0, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 12W, Reverse wireless charging 9W |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm | 151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.94 x 2.83 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 168 g | 168 g (5.93 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass), 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) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | 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
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 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 | No | FM radio (USA & Canada only) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.1 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, August 7 | August 2019 |
| Status | Released 2019, August 23 | Released August 2019 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 or Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G?
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 — Aug 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 versus Aug 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G 8/10.