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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a more powerful camera system, including a 108MP main sensor and a telephoto lens capable of 10x optical zoom, which is significantly better for photography compared to the Note10+'s 12MP main camera. It also offers a higher refresh rate screen for smoother scrolling and improved battery life. However, the Galaxy S21 Ultra typically comes at a higher price than the Note10+. If having an included stylus is important to you and you're looking to save money, the Note10+ comes with one, whereas the S21 Ultra supports a stylus but does not include it. Both have large screens and run on the Android operating system. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Note10+
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
5.6
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has good overall camera quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has poor overall camera quality.
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has poor selfie capabilities and overall camera performance including low light, dynamic range, and versatility, whereas the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra offers a superior selfie experience and excels in these areas, making it a better choice for photography enthusiasts.
Photo Quality
5.5
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra takes good photos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ takes poor photos.
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ captures less impressive selfies, largely because it has a poor selfie quality. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra takes good photos, which includes better selfie quality, plus it has a higher overall camera score, including factors like resolution, software experience, dynamic range, low light performance, and camera versatility.
Video Quality
5.5
7.1
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra takes good videos, while the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ takes poor videos.
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ takes poorer videos due to lower video resolution/framerate, software experience, stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and mic quality, significantly underperforming compared to the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, which delivers good video quality across these factors. The Galaxy S21 Ultra's videos benefit from better stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and superior microphone quality.
Battery
7.6 Hours
6.7 Hours
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has 7.6 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has 6.7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$299
$423
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The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has a price of $299 and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra costs $423.
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Key similarities
Screen Size
The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has a screen size of 6.8 inches and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is 6.8 inches.
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How the Samsung Galaxy Note10+ and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Galaxy Note10+ | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$299 | $423 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 23, 2019 | January 29, 2021 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.8" | 6.8" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3040 x 1440 | 3200 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 498 | 515 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD855 | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 5.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 5.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto, Super Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 108 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.6 Hours | 6.7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (4.5 watts) | Yes (4.5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.39" x 3.04" | 6.5" x 2.98" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.98 oz | 8.01 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | No | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | N/A | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Aura Black, Aura Blue, Aura White, Aura Glow | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Navy, Phantom Titanium | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | Yes | No | |
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Samsung Galaxy Note10+
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WIRED
Lauren Goode | August 2019
"It is difficult to drain the 4300-mAh battery on the Samsung Galaxy Note10+. I tried. I used it over the weekend, and I didn’t have to recharge it once between Friday afternoon and Sunday evening. It’s a shiny spectacle of a phone, a kind of playground for Samsung, where the company can flex its acrobatic skills."
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
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David Imel | January 2023
"The Galaxy S21 Ultra is a killer combo of great design, blazing-fast performance, a wonderful display, long-lasting battery life, and one of the most versatile camera systems you can get in a smartphone today."
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About Samsung
Samsung is one of the most recognizable names in the smartphone industry, standing as the undisputed best-selling brand of Android smartphones in the United States for many years now. Samsung is known for offering a variety of smartphones in all available price points, as well as for implementing cutting-edge technology and innovative features in their flagship devices, ones that often shape the market going forward. The company offers its own unique spin on Android, called One UI, which focuses on offering a multitude of features and is heavily customizable, according to user preference.
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