Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705MN/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/9/2019 1:02 PM, updated: 5/2/2022 10:20 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 X Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705MN/DS) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

32
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy A70 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705MN/DS)	vs	21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x2400 pixels5% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2280 pixels
+6.7"6% Larger screen	vs	6.3"
+(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MP12% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP
+(front) 32MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+4500 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (108GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)113% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
183 grams (6.41 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)9% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
393 PPI	vs	+400 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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
1/2.8" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches10% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.7 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)13% 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 11	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] 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.
USB 2.0 Type-C, 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.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

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

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

+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705MN/DS)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705MN/DS)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Other model names	Galaxy A70 SM-A705MN/Dual-Sim NFC	Samsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N9700/Dual-Sim (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Philippines, New Zealand, Singapore	(Latin America), China
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/26/2019	8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in)	71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 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 A70 (SM-A705MN/DS)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705MN/DS)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705MN/DS)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-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	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 167750 (v7) Geekbench: 6584 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705MN/DS)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705MN/DS)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705MN/DS)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm123° 5MP depth f/2.2	(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	6528x4896 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" 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
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705MN/DS)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 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	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705MN/DS)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705MN/DS)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705MN/DS)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	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 A70 (SM-A705MN/DS)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705MN/DS)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Coral • One UI 3.1 • Infinity U display • Glasstic back panel	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Red, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A70 (SM-A705MN/DS)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.327W/kg (head), 0.701W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.349W/kg (head), 1.475W/kg (body)	feature not registered