Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 3.1 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2019 3:41 PM, updated: 8/11/2020 9:46 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 XNokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)04Points

Specifications Compare Models

6"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

33PointsSamsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)Compare Nokia 3.1 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)

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!

4 Advantages Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)	vs	33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core	vs	+2.84Ghz 64bit Octa-Core48% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
180 grams (6.3 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)7% Lighter
8.19 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels138% Higher resolution screen
268 PPI	vs	+400 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.3"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP126% Higher resolution main camera
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/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 10MP26% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G+ LTE-A) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+25W150% 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	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage Noise-canceling microphone allows better call quality
802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

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

Android 10

4G LTE / 4G+ LTE-A

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Model	3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Other model names	Nokia 3.1 Plus (MediaTek) TA-1113, TA-1117, TA-1118, TA-1125	Samsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N970U1 Unlocked (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), China, India	USA
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	October, 2018	August, 2019
Depth	8.19 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.44 x 156.88 millimeters (3.01 x 6.18 in)	71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	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)	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Operating system	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
Hardware	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Chipset	64bit - MediaTek MT6762 Helio P22 (12nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SDM855 (7nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 1.5Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.84Ghz Single-Core Kryo 485 2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 485 1.78Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 485
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8320 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 640
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
Display	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels (18:9)	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Display features	60Hz	60Hz, HDR10+
Mobile networks	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TA-1104, TA-1125 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1113 version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 TA-1117 version: CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1118 version: UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE TA-1104, TA-1125 (Global) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1113 (Latin America) version: LTE (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38) TA-1117 (China) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) TA-1118 (India) version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38)	LTE Cat20 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 46, 48, 66, 71) 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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
Calling	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
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 dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depthf/2.4	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephotof/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawidef/2.212mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
2ª camera	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
Multimedia	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 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	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
NFC	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Active noise cancellation	Not 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 Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Gesture Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) ANT+
Other features	- Colors: Blue, White, Gray - Android One - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, White, Pink, Red, Glow - Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor - Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) - One UI - Always-on display - 19:9 ratio and HDR10+ display - 32-bit/384kHz audio - Dolby Atmos/AKG sound - Bixby - Samsung DeX - Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) - ANT+ - USB Power Delivery 3.0 - Wireless charging: 20W - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Standard charging	25W Fast battery charging 12W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W 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	Nokia 3.1 Plus (32GB/3GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.34W/kg (head) \| 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered