Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)

Side by side comparison between Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS) vs Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

8/12/2019 9:36 PM, updated: 8/11/2020 9:46 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 XSamsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)01Point

Specifications Compare Models

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

00PointSamsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 10 X

Specifications Compare Models

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)

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1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	vs	0 Advantage Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)

59 Common items in both devices

2.84Ghz 64bit Octa-Core

8GB LPDDR4X

256GB (230GB available)

UFS 3.0

168 grams (5.88 ounces)

7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Model	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N9700/Dual-Sim (Snapdragon)	Samsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N970U1 Unlocked (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	(Latin America), China	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	August, 2019	August, 2019
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in)	71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min	IP68 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1.5 meter and 30min
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Operating system	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 10
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Chipset	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SDM855 (7nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SDM855 (7nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.84Ghz Single-Core Kryo 485 2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 485 1.78Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 485	Octa-Core, 3 processors: 2.84Ghz Single-Core Kryo 485 2.42Ghz 3-Cores Kryo 485 1.78Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 485
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640	Qualcomm Adreno 640
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
Display	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	400 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 5
Display features	60Hz, HDR10+	60Hz, HDR10+
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	2000/150 Mbps	2000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (Bands [waiting]) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat20 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 46, 48, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
Calling	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephotof/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawidef/2.212mm1.0µm	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephotof/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawidef/2.212mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	27mm 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 (2-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical 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/video on both cameras
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, 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	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) Wifi6 + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Gesture Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) ANT+	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Gesture Hall effect Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) ANT+
Other features	- Colors: Black, White, Pink, Red, Glow - Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor - Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) - One UI - Always-on display - 19:9 ratio and HDR10+ display - 32-bit/384kHz audio - Dolby Atmos/AKG sound - Bixby - Samsung DeX - Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) - ANT+ - USB Power Delivery 3.0 - Wireless charging: 20W - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, White, Pink, Red, Glow - Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor - Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) - One UI - Always-on display - 19:9 ratio and HDR10+ display - 32-bit/384kHz audio - Dolby Atmos/AKG sound - Bixby - Samsung DeX - Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) - ANT+ - USB Power Delivery 3.0 - Wireless charging: 20W - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Fast battery charging 12W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging between devices USB Power Delivery 3.0	25W Fast battery charging 12W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging between devices USB Power Delivery 3.0
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N9700/DS)	Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.34W/kg (head) \| 1.59W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered