Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS) vs Google Pixel (128GB)

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

8/13/2019 3:51 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:12 PM

Compare Google Pixel X Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Google Pixel (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2770
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? 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!

31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)	vs	4 Advantages Google Pixel (128GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)62% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (230GB available)102% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (114GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1440x3040 pixels111% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+495 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	441 PPI
+6.8"36% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP + 0.3MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.3MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.5 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 10MP26% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(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	vs	Android 10
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4300 mAh55% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2770 mAh
+45W150% 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.	vs	18W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not 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	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
196 grams (6.86 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)37% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

27 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

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

BSI sensor

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)	Google Pixel (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)	Pixel (128GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Note10 Pro SM-N9750/Dual-Sim (Snapdragon)	Google Pixel 1, G-2PW2200, G-2PW4200, HTC Sailfish
Country or region available	(Latin America), China	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Google
Release date	8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019	10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)	69.54 x 143.84 millimeters (2.74 x 5.66 in)
Weight	196 grams (6.86 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)	Google Pixel (128GB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3040 pixels (19:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	495 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)	Google Pixel (128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 12	Android 10
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)	Google Pixel (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)
CPU	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)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 2461 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)	Google Pixel (128GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)	Google Pixel (128GB)
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	2000/150 Mbps	650/75 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)	Google Pixel (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	12.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4048x3036 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)	Google Pixel (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	8 megapixels
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/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)	Google Pixel (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)	Google Pixel (128GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)	Google Pixel (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+ (SM-N9750/DS)	Google Pixel (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4300 mAh	2770 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)	Google Pixel (128GB)
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, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • 3D Scanner app • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N9750/DS)	Google Pixel (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.92W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.33W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)