Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (SPH-P600) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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10.1"
PLS
PLS
800x1280
5
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
7000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2280
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U)
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14 Common items in both devices |
60Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+7 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Note 10.1 (SPH-P600) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 10.1 (SPH-P600) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U) |
Other model names | Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 P600 (4G LTE 16GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N970U (Snapdragon) |
Country or region available | USA | USA |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 2/1/2013 | 8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019 |
Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 180 x 262 millimeters (7.09 x 10.31 in) | 71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in) |
Weight | 600 grams (21 ounces) | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 10.1 (SPH-P600) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 10.1" inches | 6.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 800x1280 pixels (16:10) | 1080x2280 pixels (19:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 149 PPI | 400 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 10.1 (SPH-P600) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U) | |
System version | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 12 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 10.1 (SPH-P600) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) | 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) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 10.1 (SPH-P600) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.41 | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 10.1 (SPH-P600) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 2000/150 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat3 1900 | LTE Cat20 (Bands [waiting]) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Note 10.1 (SPH-P600) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | 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 | Not supported | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 10.1 (SPH-P600) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note 10.1 (SPH-P600) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
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 | ||
Galaxy Note 10.1 (SPH-P600) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U) | |
USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 10.1 (SPH-P600) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 10.1 (SPH-P600) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 7000 mAh | 3500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 12W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 33 hours (1.4 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | 1500 hours (62.5 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 10.1 (SPH-P600) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White on silver • Samsung TouchWiz UI • S Pen Stylus • Adobe Photoshop Touch app • Java framework | • Colors: Black, White, Pink, Red, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 10.1 (SPH-P600) | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.6W/kg (body) | 0.34W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.992W/kg (body) | feature not registered |