Samsung announces next-generation Note series devices – Galaxy Note Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ at an event held in the United States. Both of the devices share the same set of specifications except the Display Size, Battery, and Rear camera. The Galaxy Note 10 packs a 6.3-inch Infinity Display while the Note 10+ has a 6.8-inch Infinity Display. Both devices equipped with an in-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner and also come with the in-screen front camera placed at the top-center.
Depending upon the region, these are powered by either Samsung’s Exynos 9825 SoC or Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform and runs on Android 9.0 Pie with Samsung’s One UI skin on top. The Galaxy Note 10 comes with the triple rear cameras setup on the rear that includes a primary 12MP lens accompanied by a 16MP Ultra Wide Lens and a 12MP Telephoto lens. Galaxy Note 10+ also has the same three camera sensors which are present on the Note 10 but includes an additional VGA DepthVision camera. Both devices are equipped with the same 10MP F2.2 camera with 80° lens.
The Unique Selling Point of Galaxy Note series is the S Pen. Both devices ship with the re-designed unibody S Pen and help to take down notes, instantly convert handwriting to digital text and also allows you to export it to a variety of different formats, including Microsoft Word. You can also customize notes by shrinking, enlarging, or changing the color of the text. This Bluetooth Low Energy-enabled S Pen also supports Air actions and allows you to control certain aspects of the device using gestures with the S Pen.
Galaxy Note 10 Key Features
- Near Bezel-less Super AMOLED display with In-display front camera
- HDR10+ certified, Dynamic tone mapping
- Eye Comfort display – Reduces blue light without affecting color quality
- Samsung DeX for PC – Desktop-like experience on PC or MAC
- Link to Windows – One click connect to Windows 10 PC, See notifications, send & receive messages, review photos, etc.
- Live focus video with depth-of-field adjustments
- Zoom-In Mic – Amplifies the audio and reduces the background noise
- Super steady mode for blurr-free videos, Works with the time-lapse mode
- Improved video editor
- AR Doodle – Use the S Pen to personalize photos with dynamic drawings, effects, and animations that track to the image
- 3D Scanner – Uses Galaxy Note10+’s DepthVision camera can take a scan of an object and instantly turn it into a movable 3D rendering
- Night mode for better low-light photography
- Super Fast Charging – A days power in 30 minutes of charge
- Wireless PowerShare – Wirelessly recharge Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Buds, or another Qi-enabled device with the Galaxy Note10
- World’s slimmest vapor chamber cooling system and AI Game Booster – Optimal performance during gameplay
- Samsung Pay, Samsung Knox, Samsung Health support
Galaxy S10 Price, Availability, Where to Buy
In the U.S., the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ will be available in Aura Glow, Aura White and Aura Black in Carrier and Unlocked by Samsung versions. Pricing starts at $949.99 for Galaxy Note 10 and $1099.99 for the Galaxy Note 10+ for both carrier and unlocked versions. Pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, and Galaxy Note 10+ 5G begin 8th August 2019, at 12:01 am ET. Customers who pre-order the devices between 8th August and 22nd August 2019 will get a $150 Samsung credit with a Galaxy Note 10+ or Galaxy Note 10+ 5G and a $100 Samsung credit with a Galaxy Note 10. Additionally, for a limited time, buyers who trade-in an eligible device on samsung.com or the Shop Samsung app can also get up to $600. Samsung credit can be used on samsung.com or the Shop Samsung app towards select mobile category products. Galaxy Note 10+ 5G will be available through Verizon Wireless for a limited time on 23rd August 2019 followed by AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile will launch at a later date. Check out here for India pricing.
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ India Pricing Announced: Pre-order Details, Launch Offers
Galaxy Note 10 & Note 10+ Specifications
| Galaxy Note 10 | Galaxy Note 10+ |
|---|---|
| 6.3-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O 2280×1080, 401PPI HDR10+ Certified Gorilla Glass 6 | 6.8-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O 3040×1440, 498PPI HDR10+ Certified Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Processor: Snapdragon 855 Exynos 9825 | Processor: Snapdragon 855 Exynos 9825 |
| IP68 | IP68 |
| RAM/Storage 8GB/256GB | RAM/Storage 12GB/256GB 12GB/512GB |
| No MicroSD | MicroSD Slot |
| Triple Rear Camera: 16MP F/2.2, (123°) 12MP AF, F1.5/f/2.4 (77°) 12MP Telephoto F/2.1 OIS | Quad Rear Camera: 16MP F/2.2, (123°) 12MP AF, F1.5/f/2.4 (77°) 12MP Telephoto F/2.1 VGA Depth Vision Camera OIS |
| Front Camera: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, F2.2 (80°) | Front Camera: 10MP Dual Pixel AF, F2.2 (80°) |
| Battery: 3,500mAh Battery Fast Charging Wireless Charging Wireless PowerShare | Battery: 4,300mAh Battery Fast Charging Wireless Charging Wireless PowerShare |
| Single or Hybrid Dual SIM | Single or Hybrid Dual SIM |
| Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4/5GHz Bluetooth v5.0 ANT+, NFC, MST USB Type-C, GPS, Galileo Glonass, BeiDou | Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4/5GHz Bluetooth v5.0 ANT+, NFC, MST USB Type-C, GPS, Galileo Glonass, BeiDou |
| Android Pie | Android Pie |
| Sensors: Accelerometer Barometer Ultrasonic Fingerprint Gyro Geomagnetic Hall Proximity RGB Light | Sensors: Accelerometer Barometer Ultrasonic Fingerprint Gyro Geomagnetic Hall Proximity RGB Light |
| Colors: Aura Glow Aura White Aura Black | Colors: Aura Glow Aura White Aura Black |
| 71.8 x 151.0 x 7.9mm | 77.2 x 162.3 x 7.9mm |
| 168g | 196g |