Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8020) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/13/2019 3:51 PM, updated: 5/2/2022 10:25 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus X Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8020) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.1"
PLS

800x1280

5
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

38Points Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8020)	vs	38 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
+10.1"49% Larger screen	vs	6.8"
+7000 mAh63% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4300 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)18 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.41	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
600 grams (21 ounces)	vs	+196 grams (6.86 ounces)2 times Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)13% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT PLS	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
800x1280 pixels	vs	+1440x3040 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
149 PPI	vs	+495 PPI2 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP + 0.3MP7 times 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	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 10MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 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
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 12Advantage Android 12 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
10W	vs	+45W4 times 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	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.
4.0 + 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
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	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

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

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8020)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
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Model	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8020)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 N8020 (4G LTE 16GB)	Samsung Galaxy Note10 Pro SM-N9750/Dual-Sim (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), China
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/7/2013	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)	77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)
Weight	600 grams (21 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 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 (GT-N8020)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
Display type	TFT PLS	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	10.1" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	800x1280 pixels (16:10)	1440x3040 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	495 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 (GT-N8020)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
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 (GT-N8020)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
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 (GT-N8020)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.41	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8020)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 2100/2600	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+, LTE	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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8020)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(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
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 (GT-N8020)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
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 (GT-N8020)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
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.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 (GT-N8020)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
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 (GT-N8020)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
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 (GT-N8020)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	7000 mAh	4300 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	45W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W 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 (GT-N8020)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
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, Blue, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • 3D Scanner app • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 10.1 (GT-N8020)	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.53W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.928W/kg (body)	feature not registered