Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
| Industry | Consumer electronics, Telecommunications |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics |
| Website | www |
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Series Overview
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (marketed as Samsung Galaxy Note10) represents a collection of Android-powered smartphones created, manufactured, and promoted by Samsung Electronics within the Samsung Galaxy Note series. Officially announced on August 7, 2019, these devices succeeded the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Prior to their launch, extensive information about these phablets was publicly disclosed through numerous leaks.
In early 2020, Samsung expanded the lineup by releasing the Galaxy Note 10 Lite, a more affordable model equipped with reduced hardware capabilities and fewer features compared to its predecessors.
Displays
The Galaxy Note 10 series consists of two variants with distinct hardware features; the Note 10 and Note 10 5G are equipped with 6.3-inch 1080p (Note 10+ and Note 10+ 5G come with 6.8-inch 1440p) "Dynamic AMOLED" screens that support HDR10+ and incorporate "dynamic tone mapping" technology. These displays curve gently over the device's horizontal edges, and the phablets maintain a 19:9 aspect ratio. Positioned at the top of the screen is a rounded cut-out housing the front-facing cameras, and all versions employ an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.
Storage and chipsets
For the international editions, the Note 10 series uses the Exynos 9825 chipset, whereas models sold in the U.S., most of South America (excluding Brazil), and China feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. Each model comes standard with 256 GB of internal Universal Flash Storage 3.0. Additionally, the Note 10+ and Note 10+ 5G offer a higher-capacity 512 GB version along with support for expandable storage via a microSD card.
Batteries
The devices 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+ variants also accommodate 45-watt Super Fast Charging 2.0, Qi wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging to power other Qi-enabled gadgets from their own battery reserves.
The phones are compatible with USB PD 3.0 fast charging standards.
Exterior
The Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ mark Samsung's first widely released smartphones to exclude the 3.5 mm headphone jack, a decision that drew criticism given Samsung's previous ridicule of the iPhone 7's removal of this feature during the Galaxy Note 7 UNPACKED event in August 2016. Samsung justified this change by stating that the freed-up space was utilized to accommodate a larger battery. The traditional sleep/wake power button, formerly positioned on the right side, has been removed and combined with the Bixby button located on the left side of the device. Users can now customize this merged button to function either as a power key or as a Bixby activation button through new software options. Additionally, Samsung has eliminated the heart rate sensor for the second time following its removal from the Galaxy S10 lineup (including the 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 has been relocated to a corner position, resembling the design approach seen in Apple's iPhone X/XS/XR/11 series.
In January 2020, Samsung introduced the Note 10 Lite, a mid-tier variant maintaining the same camera system as its flagship counterpart. This model offers 128 GB of internal storage and sports a 6.7-inch 1080p "Super AMOLED" display set within a metal frame. It is powered by the Exynos 9810 chipset and includes a sizable 4,500 mAh battery. Unlike the flagship Note 10 models, it does not support wireless charging or stereo speakers but retains the 25-watt Super Fast Charging capability. The Note 10 Lite also features a headphone jack, distinguishing it from its higher-end siblings. However, it omits the barometer sensor, a component that has been standard in Samsung's flagship devices since 2012.
Cameras
The Note 10 series is equipped with a versatile rear camera array enhanced by Samsung’s Scene Optimizer technology. This setup includes 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 add an extra VGA Depth Vision Camera to facilitate advanced 3D AR mapping capabilities. For selfies, all variants feature a centrally positioned punch-hole front camera with a 10-megapixel sensor. The camera software introduces several new functionalities such as "Shot Suggestion," which guides users for better composition, "Artistic Live Filters," and direct sharing options to Instagram posts and stories. It also retains the "Scene Optimizer" feature from earlier Samsung phones that automatically fine-tunes settings based on detected scenes.
Both front and rear cameras support recording video in 4K at 60 frames per second along with HDR10+ compatibility and improved video stabilization technology. Furthermore, Live Focus Video mode enables users to apply bokeh effects to video footage, similar to portrait mode 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 separate parts, the new pen is crafted from a single piece of plastic. It now supports enhanced Air Actions, enabling users to operate the device remotely via the pen. These features include adjusting camera settings and wirelessly exporting handwritten notes to Microsoft Word. Additionally, the package includes extra replacement tips for the S Pen.
Software
The Note 10 series is preloaded with Android 9 "Pie" paired with Samsung's proprietary One UI interface. A key aspect of One UI's design philosophy involves repositioning essential interface components within native applications to optimize usability on larger displays. This approach often features prominent headers that shift content closer to the screen's center, while navigation elements and interactive prompts are typically placed near the bottom for easier access. In March 2020, these devices were updated to Android 10, introducing features like Single Take mode from the Galaxy S20 lineup and enabling 4K/60fps video recording through the front-facing camera.
Support lifecycle
On August 5, 2020, Samsung announced that the Note 10 lineup, along with select other Galaxy models including its successor, would benefit from three major Android OS updates and receive security patches for four years—implying support would conclude around 2023 for the original Note 10 and extend to 2024 for the Lite variant.
A December 2, 2020 official Samsung document confirmed that all S10 variants were scheduled to receive the Android 11 update alongside One UI 3.0.
In January 2022, the Galaxy Note 10 series was upgraded to Android 12 with One UI 4, marking its final significant operating system update. Meanwhile, the Note 10 Lite obtained its last major OS upgrade with Android 13 and One UI 5.1 by June 2023.
The Galaxy Note 10 series officially reached end-of-life status in October 2023; however, security updates continued for the Galaxy Note 10 Lite for several months thereafter.
Gallery
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ shown from the front -
Note 10+ demonstrating Wireless Powershare functionality
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See also
References
External links
Media related to Samsung Galaxy Note 10 at Wikimedia Commons- Media related to Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ at Wikimedia Commons
- Media related to Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite at Wikimedia Commons
- Official Samsung Galaxy Note 10 webpage
- User guide for Samsung Galaxy Note 10/10+ (PDF)
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