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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W) vs Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia Go X Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W) 30Points
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)

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+ (SM-N975W)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W) vs Xperia Go (ST27i)} 2 Advantages Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+12GB LPDDR4X23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+256GB (230GB available)57 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)24%
Thinner
vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1440x3040 pixels28 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+495 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+6.8"94%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP + 0.3MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 10MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps138 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4300 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1305 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
196 grams (6.86 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)78%
Lighter
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
ModelGalaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)Xperia Go (ST27i)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Note10 Pro SM-N975W (Snapdragon)Sony Xperia Go ST27, Sony ST27i, Sony Lotus
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSony
Release date8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/20197/1/2012
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)
Weight196 grams (6.86 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size6.8" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3040 pixels (19:9)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)495 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
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)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (Bands ?)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
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
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4300 mAh1305 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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: White, Black, Yellow
• Sony Reality Display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• 3D surround sound
• Sony xLOUD
• Video stabiliser
• WiFi hotspot
• IP67 certified: dust and water proof
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975W)Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.57W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.89W/kg (head)
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