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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and stylus support, and are looking to spend less, the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ would be a suitable option. However, the Galaxy S23 offers significantly better camera quality for both photos and videos, longer battery life, and a higher refresh rate for the display which provides a smoother visual experience. The S23 also supports 5G connectivity, which can provide faster data speeds if available in your area. Keep in mind, the S23 comes at a higher price, but with the benefits of more recent technology and advancements. Both phones have glass bodies, OLED screens, and do not include a headphone jack. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Note10+
- The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy S23.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S23
- Very good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
5.6
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has very good overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has poor overall camera quality.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ in camera capabilities, primarily because the S23 has a superior camera system with better software experience, dynamic range, and low light performance across photos and videos, along with a more versatile set of cameras and significantly higher selfie quality.
Photo Quality
5.5
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy S23 takes very good photos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ takes poor photos.
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ takes poor photos partly because it scores low in dynamic range, low light performance, and selfie quality. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy S23 offers excellent photos with very good ratings in software experience, dynamic range, low light performance, camera versatility, and particularly high selfie quality.
Video Quality
5.5
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy S23 takes good videos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ takes poor videos.
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has lower video resolution/framerate, stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and mic quality compared to the Samsung Galaxy S23, making the latter a much better choice for video recording. The significant advancements in video software experience on the Galaxy S23 also contribute to its excellent video-taking capabilities.
Screen Size
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has a screen size of 6.8 inches and the Samsung Galaxy S23 is 6.1 inches.
Cost
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The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has a price of $299 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 costs $700.
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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 S23 has 8 hours of battery life.
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How the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ and the Samsung Galaxy S23 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Galaxy Note10+ | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 23, 2019 | February 17, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.8" | 6.1" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 2340 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 498 | 422 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD855 | SD8G2 | |
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 | 8.4/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 5.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 5.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4300 mAh | 3900 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" | 5.76" x 2.79" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.98 oz | 5.93 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 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | N/A | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 261 | |
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 | Pink Gold, Phantom Black, Cream, Lavender, Green, Lime, Graphite | |
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 S23
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Allison Johnson | February 2023
"The 6.1-inch S23 is the best reasonably sized Android phone on the market in the US, partly because almost every other Android phone sold here is gigantic. But it’s also a really good device, with a battery that gets through a full day more comfortably than its predecessor. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset responsible for some of that battery performance improvement is slightly different — and slightly faster — than the 8 Gen 2 in other Android flagships."
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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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