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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ and the Galaxy Note20, consider that the Note10+ offers a slightly larger and sharper screen, more RAM, and more base storage. The Note20, however, has a newer processor, a higher battery life, more advanced video recording capabilities, and a plastic back which may be less prone to breakage but may feel less premium. If you're looking for a better camera system, the Note20 improves on the Note10+ with a higher-resolution telephoto camera. Both phones are similar in quality and lack a headphone jack but have Wireless DeX for desktop-like experience. If cost is a concern, the Note10+ is less expensive, but if newer features and a better camera are priorities, the Note20 could be worth the extra expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Note10+
- Very good display quality
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Note20
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
5.6
6.6
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 has only fair overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has poor overall camera quality.
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has a poorer camera performance, particularly noted in its selfie quality, which is crucial for many users. Whereas the Samsung Galaxy Note20, despite being just fair overall in camera performance, has better rated selfie quality, software experience for photos and videos, dynamic range for both photos and videos, and low light performance for photos, which contributes to a more versatile and satisfactory camera experience overall.
Photo Quality
5.5
6.4
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 takes only fair photos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ takes poor photos.
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ takes poor photos due in part to a lower selfie quality score, and a mixture of poor scores in dynamic range, low light performance, and camera versatility, compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note20, which has a higher selfie quality score and fares better in dynamic range and camera versatility.
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Key similarities
Video Quality
5.5
5.9
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Samsung Galaxy Note10+ both have poor videos.
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has lower-rated video software experience and stabilization, which contribute to its poor video performance; however, the Note20, despite having a similar video software experience and stabilization, features better video dynamic range and low-light performance, leading to its fair video performance. The Note10+ struggles with dynamic range and low light, impacting its video quality negatively as opposed to the Note20 which provides improvements in these areas.
Battery
7.6 Hours
8.2 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has 7.6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Note20 has 8.2 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has a screen size of 6.8 inches and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 is 6.7 inches.
Cost
$299
$286
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The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has a price of $299 and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 costs $286.
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How the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Galaxy Note10+ | Samsung Galaxy Note20 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $286 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 23, 2019 | August 21, 2020 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.8" | 6.7" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 498 | 393 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD855 | SD865+ | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 5.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 5.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 12 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.6 Hours | 8.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4300 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (4.5 watts) | Yes (4.5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.39" x 3.04" | 6.36" x 2.96" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.98 oz | 6.77 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | No | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | N/A | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)2, 5, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Aura Black, Aura Blue, Aura White, Aura Glow | Mystic Gray, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Green | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | Yes | No | |
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Samsung Galaxy Note10+
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WIRED
Lauren Goode | August 2019
"It is difficult to drain the 4300-mAh battery on the Samsung Galaxy Note10+. I tried. I used it over the weekend, and I didn’t have to recharge it once between Friday afternoon and Sunday evening. It’s a shiny spectacle of a phone, a kind of playground for Samsung, where the company can flex its acrobatic skills."
Samsung Galaxy Note20
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Pocket-lint
Mike Lowe | October 2020
"We think pretty much anyone picking up the Note 20 to take photos will be very happy with the sharpness and appearance of the shots. If you're looking for a phone with an integrated stylus then there's little better than the note-taking potential of this phone. Sure, its 'glasstic' rear and lack of higher refrsh-rate screen are little red marks against its specification, but you can buy the step-up Ultra model if you see that as a problem - although we prefer the smaller price and smaller camera lump of this 'entry' Note model."
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About Samsung
Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.
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