Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976F) vs Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G vs Google Pixel 3 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3040
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.3"
POLED
POLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3430
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976F)
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21 Advantages 
4 Advantages | 35 Common items in both devices |
| 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| +28 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+ 5G (SM-N976F) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Model | Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976F) | Pixel 3 XL (128GB) |
| Other model names | Samsung Galaxy Note10 Plus 5G SM-N976F (Exynos) | Google Pixel XL3 G013C, Google Crosshatch |
| Country or region available |   (Europe), (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Release date | 8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019 | 10/18/2018, Announced: 10/9/2018 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in) | 76.7 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in) |
| Weight | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) | 184 grams (6.44 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976F) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | P-OLED |
| Screen size | 6.8" inches | 6.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3040 pixels (19:9) | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 495 PPI | 522 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | HDR8 Always-On Display 100% DCI-P3 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976F) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| User Interface | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976F) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9825 (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core) 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (754MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 258244 (v7), 341814 (v8) Geekbench: 8088 (v4.4), 2092 (v5.1) GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976F) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0 | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976F) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 1024/75 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | NSA/Sub6 (5, 71, 260, 261) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, TD-LTE |
| 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+ 5G (SM-N976F) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (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 | 12.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm (lens) | 28mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | 1080p@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976F) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | (dual front camera) 8 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.219mm |
| Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 28mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976F) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| 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 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976F) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
| 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | 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 Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976F) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976F) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4300 mAh | 3430 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 45W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976F) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| 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, Aura Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • 3D Scanner app • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) | • Colors: Clearly White, Just Black, Not Pink |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976F) | Google Pixel 3 XL (128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |