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Samsung Galaxy Note10 vs Samsung Galaxy Note9
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Samsung Galaxy Note9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy Note10, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera.
| Category | Galaxy Note10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 7.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 6.7 | 5.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Note10, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 452,400
- against 315,447
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 201 g
Samsung Galaxy Note9, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,500 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 516 ppi
- against 401 ppi
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Note10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 9825 | Samsung Exynos 9810 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP12 | Mali-G72 MP18 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 452,400 Best value | 315,447 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 669 Best value | 559 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,354 Best value | 1,840 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core regional configurations: 2×2.73 GHz Mongoose M4, 2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A75, and 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A55 (EMEA/LATAM); or 1×2.84 GHz, 3×2.42 GHz, and 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485 (USA/China). | Octa-core: 4 × 2.7 GHz Mongoose M3 and 4 × 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 (EMEA); or 4 × 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver (USA, LATAM, and China). |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
| Maximum memory card | — | 512 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Note10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Multicolor, White, Black, Pink, Red | Copper, Lavender, Blue, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 71.8 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 151 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 201 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.9 % Best value | 83.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, Stylus Support |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Note10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,500 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 12 W Best value | 10 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Note10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,050 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.4″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,280 px | 2,960 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 516 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4.531 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Stylus Support | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Note10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Note10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Note10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Note10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, UMTS, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.1, Samsung DeX, ANT+, DLNA, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR American Head | 0.85 W/kg Best value | 1.29 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.08 W/kg | 1.03 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.21 W/kg Best value | 0.38 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.52 W/kg | 1.51 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 2,048 Mbps Best value | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 200 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Note10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, High-Bitrate Audio Support | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, 32-bit/384kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy Note10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-N970F, SM-N970U, SM-N970U1, SM-N9700, SM-N970W, SM-N970N, SM-N970X | SM-N960F, SM-N9600, SM-N960U, SM-N960U1, SM-N960N, SM-N960W, SM-N960X, SCV40 |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy Note10 | Galaxy Note9 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung DeX | Bixby natural-language commands, Samsung Pay |
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