Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

8/12/2020 10:51 PM, updated: 5/7/2021 2:13 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus XAsus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

24mp

12GB
RAM

64bit Octa

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

20PointsSamsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)Compare Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix X

Specifications Compare Models

6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

13 Advantages Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)
+2.84Ghz 64bit Octa-Core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.73Ghz 64bit Octa-Core
+12GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	12GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.0
+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+(triple camera) 64MP + 13MP + 5MP103% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP + 0.3MP
+1/1.72" inches48% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 24MP137% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G+ LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G+ LTE-A) 2000 Mbps
+6000 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4300 mAh
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
128GB (100GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)130% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
240 grams (8.4 ounces)	vs	+196 grams (6.86 ounces)22% Lighter
9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1440x3040 pixels73% Higher resolution screen
391 PPI	vs	+495 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.59"	vs	+6.8"3% Larger screen
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
30W	vs	+45W50% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

HDR10+

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

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Physical features	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)
Model	ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)
Other model names	Asus ROG Phone 3 ZS661KS Strix edition (12GB RAM)	Galaxy Note10 Pro SM-N975F/Dual-Sim (Exynos)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	July, 2020	August, 2019
Depth	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 171 millimeters (3.07 x 6.73 in)	77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight	240 grams (8.4 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min
System (OS)	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)
Operating system	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 11
Hardware	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7nm)	64bit - Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9825 (7nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.84Ghz Single-Core Kryo 585 2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 585 1.8Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 585	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.73Ghz Dual-Core Mongoose M4 2.4Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A75 1.9Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650	ARM Mali-G76 MP12
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (100GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Display	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)
Display type	AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.59" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x3040 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	391 PPI	495 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 5
Display features	144Hz, 650 nits, HDR10+	60Hz, HDR10+
Mobile networks	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	5000/150 Mbps	2000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (Bands [waiting]) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
Calling	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawidef/2.4125º11mm 5MP macrof/2.0	(quad camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephotof/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawidef/2.212mm1.0µm 0.3MP TOF
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
2ª camera	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Multimedia	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Gesture Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Gesture Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) ANT+
Other features	- Colors: Black glare - ROG UI (Republic Of Gamers) - Always-On display - DTS:X stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) - 24-bit/192kHz audio - AeroActive Cooler 3 - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, White, Blue, Glow - Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor - Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) - One UI - 3D Scanner app - Always-on display - 32-bit/384kHz audio - Dolby Atmos/AKG sound - Bixby - Samsung DeX - Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	4300 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Fast battery charging 10W Reverse charging USB between devices Quick Charge 3/4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	45W Fast battery charging 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging between devices USB Power Delivery 3.0
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Asus ROG Phone 3 Strix (128GB/12GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.35W/kg (head) \| 0.7W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.187W/kg (head) \| 1.404W/kg (body)