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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger, sharper screen and slightly longer battery life, consider the Samsung Galaxy Note10+. However, you'll miss out on the higher refresh rate offered by the Samsung Galaxy S21+; the S21+'s display will feel smoother during use. If camera performance is important, the S21+ has a newer camera system that is rated higher in both photo and video quality. On the other hand, the Note10+ includes an S-Pen stylus for productivity tasks, which the S21+ doesn't have. Choose the S21+ for a more recent processor and connectivity to 5G networks, while the Note10+ lacks 5G but offers expandable storage via an SD card slot. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Note10+
- The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy S21+.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S21+
- Good for taking photos
- Fair for recording videos
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
5.6
7.2
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ has good overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has poor overall camera quality.
The Galaxy S21+ boasts a higher selfie quality compared to the Galaxy Note10+, which profoundly affects the overall camera experience as selfies are very important for many users. Coupled with this, the S21+ also provides a better experience across other camera aspects such as photo resolution, software, dynamic range, low light performance, and camera versatility, making it superior for photography enthusiasts.
Photo Quality
5.5
7.0
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ takes good photos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ takes poor photos.
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ captures better photos than the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ largely due to superior photos software, resulting in a very good experience, and higher camera versatility, which reflects in better dynamic range and low light performance. Additionally, the S21+ has a higher selfie photo quality, crucial for capturing good self-portraits compared to the Note10+'s lower selfie quality.
Video Quality
5.5
6.6
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ takes only fair videos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ takes poor videos.
The Samsung Galaxy S21+ outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ in video quality due to its better video stabilization, dynamic range, and low light performance. Additionally, the Galaxy S21+ offers superior video resolution and frame rate, leading to a more refined video software experience compared to the Note10+.
Cost
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The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has a price of $299 and the Samsung Galaxy S21+ costs $340.
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Battery
7.6 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has 7.6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S21+ has 8 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has a screen size of 6.8 inches and the Samsung Galaxy S21+ is 6.7 inches.
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How the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ and the Samsung Galaxy S21+ compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Galaxy Note10+ | Samsung Galaxy S21+ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $340 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 23, 2019 | January 29, 2021 | |
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 | 394 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD855 | SD888 | |
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 | 7.2/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 5.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 5.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4300 mAh | 4800 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 2.98" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.98 oz | 7.05 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
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, 25, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 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 | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | Yes | No | |
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Samsung Galaxy Note10+
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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."
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Jordan Palmer | May 2022
"All told, Samsung nailed it with the Galaxy S21 Plus. It has most of the strengths of the smaller S21 in a bigger package. It’s got a lot going for it. If you’re coming from an older device, like the Galaxy S10 series, this is a solid upgrade."
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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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