Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco M3 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.53"
IPS
IPS
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3040
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1)
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21 Common items in both devices |
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
60Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
4G LTE-A |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) | Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) | |
Model | Poco M3 (128GB) | Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) |
Other model names | POCO M3 (M2010J19CG, M2010J19CI) | Samsung Galaxy Note10 Pro SM-N975U1 Unlocked (Snapdragon) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | USA |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 11/27/2020, Announced: 11/24/2020 | 8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019 |
Depth | 9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 77.3 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in) | 77.2 x 162.3 millimeters (3.04 x 6.39 in) |
Weight | 198 grams (6.93 ounces) | 196 grams (6.86 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) | Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.53" inches | 6.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1440x3040 pixels (19:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 495 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 400nits[typ] | HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) | Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 12 |
User Interface | MIUI 12.5 | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) | Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) (11nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) | 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) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 177904 (v8) Geekbench: 1398 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5.9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) | Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.2 | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) | Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 400/150 Mbps | 2000/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) 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 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) | Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.41.75μm 2MP depth f/2.41.75μm | (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 |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) | Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.1 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) | Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) | Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) | Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) | Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable | 45W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) | Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) | |
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: Power Black, Cool Blue, Poco Yellow • Silicone Case included | • Colors: Black, White, Blue, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • 3D Scanner app • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Poco M3 (128GB) | Galaxy Note 10+ (SM-N975U1) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.09W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body) | 0.57W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.6W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body) | feature not registered |