Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Sony Xperia XZ2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2280
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.7"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
19.2
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3180
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1)
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24 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+17 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 (SM-N970U1) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) | Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) |
Other model names | Samsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N970U1 Unlocked (Snapdragon) | NTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia XZ2 4GB RAM, Sony PF22 |
Country or region available | USA | Japan |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019 | 4/5/2018 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in) | 72 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in) |
Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.3" inches | 5.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2280 pixels (19:9) | 1080x2160 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 400 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 12 | feature not registered |
User Interface | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
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) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0 | 64GB (50GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
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 | 2000/150 Mbps | 1200/150 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/2100 |
Primary 4G network | 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) | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,19,21,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41,42) VoLTE |
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 | 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 (SM-N970U1) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm | 19.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 5056x3792 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.22µm 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 | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Digital TV FullSeg |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
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 (SM-N970U1) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 3180 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 12W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
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, Pink, Red, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) | • Colors: Black, Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink • Aluminum frame • Front/back glass • USB OTG On-The-Go • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Fast battery charging (Power delivery) • Qi wireless charging • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min • ISDB-T TV |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970U1) | Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.34W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |