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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) vs HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus vs HTC Nexus 9 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Nexus 9 X Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) 30Points
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)

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Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U) vs Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)} 3 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Dual-core
+12GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)18 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+196 grams (6.86 ounces)117%
Lighter
vs425 grams (14.88 ounces)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x3040 pixels39%
Higher resolution screen
vs1536x2048 pixels
+495 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs288 PPI
+(quad camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 16MP + 0.3MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.5 (aperture)60%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 10MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.6MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + 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
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
6.8"vs+8.9"31%
Larger screen
4300 mAhvs+6700 mAh56%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

17 Common items in both devices
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Note10 Pro SM-N975U (Snapdragon)HTC Google Nexus 9 WiFi, HTC Volantis
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/201911/3/2014
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in)153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)
Weight196 grams (6.86 ounces)425 grams (14.88 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.8" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3040 pixels (19:9)1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)495 PPI288 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-64
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 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)NVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
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-ANot supported
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-N975U)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
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
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lensfeature 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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, DivX
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
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/LE4.1 + A2DP
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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4300 mAh6700 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 registered9.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailE-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
• HTC BoomSound
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U)HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.57W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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