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Updated January 10, 2024·
If camera quality is important to you, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has slightly better overall camera performance, especially for video, but the Note10+ still takes high-quality still photos and offers a telephoto lens with a 2x optical zoom capability. The S20 FE has a higher refresh rate screen, which can make scrolling and gaming feel smoother, yet the Note10+ has a slightly larger screen and higher resolution for sharper images. If battery life is a priority, they are quite similar, but the S20 FE may last slightly longer. For multitasking and performance, the Note10+ has more RAM. The S20 FE supports 5G, while the Note10+ doesn’t, which could be a deciding factor if faster network speeds are crucial for you. Additionally, the Note10+ comes with a stylus, adding functionality for note-taking and drawing, but if you don't see much use for a stylus, this could be less significant. Consider these trade-offs against the price difference when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Note10+
- Very good display quality
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Note10+.
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
5.6
6.2
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has only fair overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has poor overall camera quality.
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has poor camera capabilities partly because its selfie camera, which is a very important feature, does not perform well, and it has lower dynamic range and low light performance in both photos and videos. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a fair camera performance with a better selfie camera, more versatile photography options, and improved software experience for photos and videos.
Photo Quality
5.5
6.3
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE takes only fair photos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ takes poor photos.
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ takes poor photos, in part due to a less favorable selfie quality as well as lower performance in dynamic range and low light scenarios compared to the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, which takes fair photos and has slightly better low light performance and camera versatility, despite both having some software experience limitations.
Cost
$299
$198
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$300
$350
$400
$450
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has a price of $299 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE costs $198.
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Key similarities
Video Quality
5.5
5.5
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE both have poor videos.
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ records videos that are less stable, with poor video stabilization and dynamic range, leading to generally poorer video quality compared to the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, which provides good video stabilization and dynamic range, enhancing its overall video experience.
Battery
7.6 Hours
7.8 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has 7.6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has 7.8 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has a screen size of 6.8 inches and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is 6.5 inches.
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How the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Galaxy Note10+ | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $198 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 23, 2019 | October 2, 2020 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.8" | 6.5" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 498 | 405 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD855 | SD865 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 5.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 5.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
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 | 7.8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4300 mAh | 4500 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" | 6.29" x 2.93" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.98 oz | 6.70 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | No | No | |
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)2, 5, 41, 66, 71 | |
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 | Cloud Navy, Cloud Red, Cloud White, Cloud Orange, Cloud Lavendar, Cloud Mint | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | Yes | Yes | |
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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 S20 FE
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Eric Zeman | March 2023
"The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a fine phone. The flat display glass may turn off some, but the 120Hz refresh rate turned me on. I really liked the overall size and usability of the phone, and the six different colors mean you’ll likely find a version to suit your personal style. Other pros include solid performance, excellent battery life, and straightforward software."
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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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