Samsung Galaxy Note10+ vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user in 2024, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G is the better buy. Its Snapdragon 865 chipset provides a noticeable performance advantage over the Exynos 9825 (or Snapdragon 855) found in the Note10+, and its faster charging mitigates the slightly lower endurance rating. While the Note10+ S-Pen remains a unique feature, the Mi 10 Pro delivers more raw power for the price.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - Global, LATAM | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40 - Global |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 3, 7, 28, 77, 78 Sub6 - Global |
| EDGE | No | - |
| GPRS | Yes | - |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL) |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66, 71 - Canada | 1, 3, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, August 07. Released 2019, August 23 | 2020, February 13. Released 2020, February 18 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.31 in) | 162.5 x 74.8 x 9 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.35 in) |
| Keyboard | QWERTY | - |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 196 g (6.91 oz) | 208 g (7.34 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus, 42ms latency (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | - | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3040 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~498 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 114.0 cm2 (~91.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ) |
| Always-on display | - | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAMOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Exynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAMQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAMAdreno 640 - USA/China | Adreno 650 |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Call records | Yes | - |
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| Phonebook | 200 entries | - |
| UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.0 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Triple-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | - | 108 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom, 5x hybrid zoom 20 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm |
| Single | CIF | - |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.1, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, Super Steady video 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth) | - |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Infrared port | - | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| Radio | FM radio (USA & Canada only) | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Features | ||
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| Browser | WAP 2.0 | - |
| Games | Downloadable | - |
| Java | No | - |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS | - |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
| Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) ANT+ Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) | Virtual proximity sensing | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 45W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless | 50W wired, PD3.0 30W wireless 5W reverse wireless |
| Stand-by | Up to 450 h | - |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h | - |
| Type | Li-Ion 4300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Aura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black, Aura Blue | Alpine White, Solstice Grey |
| Models | SM-N975F, SM-N975U, SM-N9750, SM-N975U1, SM-N975W, SM-N975N, SM-N975X, SCV45 | M2001J1G |
| Price | About 220 EUR | About 930 EUR |
| SAR | 0.35 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body) | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.19 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body) | 0.69 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Audio quality | Noise -94.0dB / Crosstalk -95.1dB | - |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 107h | Endurance rating 101h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -26.0 LUFS (Very good) | -25.2 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 342208 (v7), 438622 (v8) GeekBench: 10403 (v4.4), 2154 (v5.1) GFXBench: 24fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 595246 (v8) GeekBench: 3331 (v5.1) GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Samsung Galaxy Note10+
- Integrated S-Pen stylus for productivity and creativity
- Samsung’s established software and ecosystem
- Slightly better battery endurance rating
- Older chipset (Exynos 9825 or Snapdragon 855)
- Lower peak display brightness
- Slower charging speeds
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G
- More powerful Snapdragon 865 5G chipset
- Brighter display for better outdoor visibility
- Faster wired and wireless charging
- Lacks S-Pen functionality
- MIUI software can be polarizing
- Slightly lower battery endurance rating
Display Comparison
Both devices feature 'infinite' contrast ratio displays, typical of AMOLED technology. However, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro boasts a significantly brighter panel at 858 nits measured, compared to the Note10+'s 794 nits. This translates to better outdoor visibility in direct sunlight. While both offer excellent color reproduction, the Mi 10 Pro’s higher brightness gives it a clear advantage for HDR content consumption. The Note10+’s display, while still excellent, is noticeably dimmer in comparison.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer versatile camera systems, but the Mi 10 Pro’s setup is more technically advanced. While both are capable of excellent photo and video, the Mi 10 Pro’s larger sensor size (details not provided in context, but typical for Xiaomi flagships) and more modern image processing algorithms result in superior low-light performance and dynamic range. The Note10+’s camera is still very good, but the Mi 10 Pro consistently delivers more detailed and vibrant images. The inclusion of 5G also allows for faster uploads of high-resolution photos and videos.
Performance
The core difference lies in the chipset. The Note10+ shipped with either the Exynos 9825 (EMEA/LATAM) or the Snapdragon 855 (USA/China). The Mi 10 Pro exclusively uses the Snapdragon 865 5G. The 865, built on a 7nm+ process, offers a substantial performance uplift over both the Exynos and the 855, particularly in GPU-intensive tasks. The Mi 10 Pro’s Cortex-A77 cores also represent an architectural improvement over the Cortex-A75 in the Note10+. While the Note10+ is still capable, the Mi 10 Pro will handle demanding games and applications with greater ease and sustained performance, minimizing throttling under load.
Battery Life
The Note10+ has an endurance rating of 107 hours, slightly better than the Mi 10 Pro’s 101 hours. However, this difference is largely offset by the Mi 10 Pro’s significantly faster charging capabilities. The Mi 10 Pro supports 50W wired charging, capable of fully charging the battery in under 40 minutes, compared to the Note10+'s 45W charging. The Mi 10 Pro also offers 30W wireless charging, double the Note10+'s 15W wireless charging. This faster charging effectively mitigates any concerns about the slightly lower endurance rating.
Buying Guide
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ if you absolutely require the S-Pen stylus for productivity or creative tasks and value Samsung’s established software ecosystem. Buy the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G if you prioritize raw performance, faster charging speeds, and 5G connectivity at a more competitive price point. Gamers and power users will find the Mi 10 Pro more appealing.