Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus vs Motorola Moto G5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3040
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)
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19 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
16 million |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) |
Other model names | Samsung Galaxy Note10 Pro SM-N975U (Snapdragon) | Lenovo Moto G5 Plus (16GB + 3GB RAM) XT1686, Motorola Potter |
Country or region available | USA | India |
Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
Release date | 8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019 | 3/1/2017 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in) | 74 x 150.2 millimeters (2.91 x 5.91 in) |
Weight | 196 grams (6.86 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.8" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x3040 pixels (19:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 495 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
User Interface | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0 | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/150 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm 0.3MP TOF | 12 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.5" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4300 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 45W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Blue, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • 3D Scanner app • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) | • Colors: Lunar Grey, Fine Gold • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) | Moto G5 Plus (XT1686 16GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.57W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |