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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U) vs Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G vs Motorola Moto Z4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto Z4 X Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U) 23Points
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.4"
OLED

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)

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!

Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U) vs Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)} 7 Advantages Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)36%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+12GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (230GB available)111%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (109GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x3040 pixels73%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+495 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+6.8"6%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+f/1.5 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.7 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4300 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3600 mAh
+45W2 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.
vs15W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsP2i certified
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+165 grams (5.78 ounces)20%
Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)7%
Thinner
(quad camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP + 0.3MPvs+(back) 48MP19%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 25MP148%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

25 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
60Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
ModelGalaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Note10 Plus 5G SM-N976U (Snapdragon)Lenovo Moto Z4 (Unlocked) XT1980-3
Country or region availableUSA
USA
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/20196/6/2019
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)75 x 158 millimeters (2.95 x 6.22 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantP2i certified: water repellent nano-coating

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.8" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3040 pixels (19:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)495 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 10
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps600/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (46, 48)
LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNSA/Sub6 (5, 71, 260, 261)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
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
48 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels25 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4300 mAh3600 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registered418 hours (17.4 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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: Flash Grey, Frost White
• 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 display
• Max Vision display
• 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio display
• Moto Mods
• HD Voice
• HAC M4/T4

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 10+ 5G (SM-N976U)Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head), 1.44W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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