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Samsung Galaxy Note 10

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Samsung Electronics
IndustryConsumer electronics
FoundedJanuary 13, 1969; 57 years ago (1969-01-13) in Suwon, South Korea
Headquarters
Suwon
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South Korea
ProductsSmartphones, consumer electronics
Websitewww.samsung.com

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Series

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (marketed as Samsung Galaxy Note10) represents a collection of Android-powered smartphones engineered, manufactured, and distributed by Samsung Electronics under the Samsung Galaxy Note series umbrella. This lineup was officially announced on August 7, 2019, serving as the direct successor to the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Prior to their launch, extensive information regarding these phablets was leaked over several months.

In early 2020, Samsung expanded the series by releasing a mid-tier model named the Galaxy Note 10 Lite, which features scaled-down hardware and capabilities compared to the flagship variants.

Displays

The Galaxy Note 10 series includes two variants with distinct hardware features; the Note 10 and Note 10 5G are equipped with 6.3-inch 1080p screens, while the Note 10+ and Note 10+ 5G boast larger 6.8-inch 1440p "Dynamic AMOLED" panels. Both display types support HDR10+ and incorporate "dynamic tone mapping" technology. These screens feature curved edges that gently wrap over the device's horizontal sides, maintaining a 19:9 aspect ratio. Positioned at the top of each display is a rounded cutout housing the front cameras, and every model employs an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner.

Storage and chipsets

The international versions of the Note 10 are powered by the Exynos 9825 chipset, whereas models released in the U.S., most of South America (excluding Brazil), and Chinese markets come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. All devices are offered with 256 GB of internal Universal Flash Storage 3.0. Additionally, the Note 10+ and Note 10+ 5G variants provide a higher-capacity 512 GB option along with support for expandable storage via microSD cards.

Batteries

The smartphones house non-removable Lithium-ion batteries rated at 3500 mAh for the smaller model and 4300 mAh for the larger one. Both support 25-watt Super Fast Charging, while the Note 10+ also accommodates faster charging at 45 watts through Super Fast Charging 2.0. Moreover, it offers Qi wireless charging capabilities and can wirelessly recharge other compatible devices using its own battery reserve.

These devices also support charging through USB PD 3.0 standards.

Exterior

The Note 10 and Note 10+ mark Samsung's first widely released smartphones to exclude the 3.5 mm headphone jack, a move that drew criticism given Samsung's earlier ridicule of the iPhone 7 for its removal of the headphone port during the Galaxy Note 7 UNPACKED event in August 2016. Samsung justified this design choice by stating that the freed-up space was allocated to increase battery capacity. The traditional sleep/wake power button, previously located on the right side, has been eliminated and merged with the Bixby button on the left. Users can now customize this combined button to function either as a power control or for Bixby activation through new software options. Additionally, Samsung has once again removed the heart rate sensor, following its omission in the Galaxy S10 series (including Galaxy S10e and S10 5G), citing low user engagement. Notably, for the first time since the original Galaxy S in 2010, the rear camera module is positioned in a corner, resembling the layout seen on Apple's iPhone X, XS, XR, and 11 models.

In January 2020, Samsung introduced the Note 10 Lite, a mid-tier version of the Note 10 that retains the same camera system as its flagship counterpart. This model offers 128 GB of internal storage and features a 6.7-inch 1080p "Super AMOLED" display framed by metal. It is powered by the Exynos 9810 chipset and equipped with a 4,500 mAh battery. Unlike the main Note 10 lineup, the Lite model does not support wireless charging or stereo speakers but maintains compatibility with 25-watt Super Fast Charging. It also includes a headphone jack, which had been removed from the standard Note 10 devices. However, this variant omits the barometer sensor, a feature consistently present in Samsung’s flagship phones since 2012.

Cameras

The Note 10 series is equipped with a versatile multi-lens rear camera array enhanced by Samsung’s Scene Optimizer technology. This setup comprises a dual-aperture 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. The Note 10+ and Note 10+ 5G models include an extra VGA Depth Vision Camera that enables advanced 3D AR mapping capabilities. On the front, all models feature a centrally positioned punch-hole camera housing a 10-megapixel sensor. The camera software introduces several new features such as "Shot Suggestion," which guides users to frame better photos; "Artistic Live Filters" for creative effects; and direct sharing options to Instagram posts and stories. The Scene Optimizer function from previous Samsung devices continues to automatically adjust camera settings based on detected scenes.

Both front and rear cameras support recording video at 4K/60 frames per second and incorporate HDR10+ technology alongside improved video stabilization. The devices also offer Live Focus Video mode, allowing users to produce videos with background bokeh effects similar to portrait photography.

S Pen

The S Pen has been significantly redesigned from the version found in the Note 9. Unlike the previous model, which consisted of two parts, this iteration features a single-piece plastic construction. It supports enhanced Air Actions, enabling users to operate the device remotely via the pen. Functions such as adjusting camera settings and wirelessly exporting handwritten notes to Microsoft Word are now possible. Additionally, the package includes extra replacement tips for the S Pen.

Software

The Note 10 series comes pre-installed with Android 9 "Pie" overlaid with Samsung's proprietary One UI interface. A key aspect of One UI’s design is the deliberate repositioning of essential user interface components within default applications to optimize usability on large displays. For instance, many apps feature prominent headers that shift content toward the screen's center, while navigation elements and prompts are typically placed near the lower edge of the display. In March 2020, these devices were upgraded to Android 10, introducing features like Single Take mode—borrowed from the Galaxy S20 lineup—and enabling 4K video recording at 60 frames per second using the front-facing camera.

Support lifecycle

On August 5, 2020, Samsung announced that the Note 10 lineup, alongside select other Galaxy models including their successors, would receive three major Android OS updates and four years of security patches. This implies that support for the original Note 10 may conclude in 2023, with the Lite variant continuing until 2024.

A formal update roadmap published by Samsung on December 2, 2020, confirmed that all variants of the S10 series would be upgraded to Android 11 accompanied by One UI 3.0.

In January 2022, the Galaxy Note 10 series was updated to Android 12 featuring One UI 4; this marked its final significant operating system upgrade. Meanwhile, Android 13 with One UI 5.1 was rolled out by June 2023 as the last major OS update for the Note 10 Lite.

The official software support for the Galaxy Note 10 series ended in October 2023; however, security updates for the Galaxy Note 10 Lite continued for several months thereafter.

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