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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite

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Samsung Electronics
Company typePublic
IndustryConsumer electronics
FoundedMarch 1, 1938; 88 years ago (1938-03-01) in Su-dong, South Korea
Headquarters
Suwon
,
South Korea
ProductsSmartphones, tablets, consumer electronics
Websitewww.samsung.com

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Series

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (marketed as Samsung Galaxy Note10) represents a series of Android-powered smartphones engineered, manufactured, and promoted by Samsung Electronics within the Samsung Galaxy Note series. These devices were officially revealed on August 7, 2019, serving as the follow-up to the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Prior to their launch, extensive information about these phablets was extensively circulated through leaks over several months.

In early 2020, Samsung expanded the lineup by releasing the Galaxy Note 10 Lite, a more affordable model featuring scaled-down hardware and capabilities compared to its flagship counterparts.

Displays

The Galaxy Note 10 series includes two variants with distinct hardware features; the Note 10 and Note 10 5G come equipped with 6.3-inch 1080p panels, while the Note 10+ and Note 10+ 5G boast larger 6.8-inch 1440p "Dynamic AMOLED" screens. Both display types support HDR10+ and incorporate "dynamic tone mapping" technology. The screens are designed with curved edges that gently wrap around the device's horizontal borders. Additionally, these phablets feature a 19:9 screen ratio. Positioned at the top of each display is a rounded cut-out for the front-facing cameras, and every model is fitted with an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.

Storage and chipsets

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

Batteries

The devices are equipped with 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+ additionally accommodates 45-watt Super Fast Charging 2.0. Wireless charging through the Qi protocol is supported, along with reverse wireless charging capabilities, allowing these phones to power other Qi-enabled gadgets directly from their battery reserves.

Furthermore, these smartphones are compatible with USB PD version 3.0 charging standards.

Exterior

The Note 10 and Note 10+ mark Samsung's initial entry into mainstream smartphones without a 3.5 mm headphone jack, a move that drew criticism due to Samsung previously ridiculing the iPhone 7 for its removal of the headphone jack during the Galaxy Note 7 UNPACKED event in August 2016. Samsung justified this design choice by explaining that the space saved was allocated to increase battery capacity. The traditional sleep/wake button, formerly positioned on the right edge, has been eliminated and merged with the Bixby button on the left side. Users can now customize this combined button to function either as a power key or as a Bixby launcher through new software options. Additionally, Samsung has discontinued the heart rate sensor for the second time since its removal in the Galaxy S10 series (including Galaxy S10e and S10 5G), citing low usage rates among consumers. For the first time since the original Galaxy S in 2010, the camera module has been relocated to a corner placement, resembling the style found on the iPhone X/XS/XR/11 lineup.

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 comes equipped with 128 GB of internal storage, a 6.7-inch 1080p "Super AMOLED" display framed by metal, a 4,500 mAh battery, and is powered by the Exynos 9810 processor. Unlike the main series, it lacks wireless charging and stereo speakers but maintains support for 25-watt Super Fast Charging and includes a headphone jack. However, it omits the barometer sensor, which has been a standard feature in Samsung's flagship devices since 2012.

Cameras

The Note 10 lineup incorporates a sophisticated multi-lens rear camera system enhanced by Samsung's Scene Optimizer technology. It features a dual-aperture 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens; meanwhile, the Note 10+ and Note 10+ 5G add a VGA Depth Vision Camera that enables advanced 3D AR mapping capabilities. On the front, all models sport a centrally positioned punch-hole camera with a 10-megapixel sensor. The camera software introduces several new functionalities including "Shot Suggestion," which guides users to frame better shots, "Artistic Live Filters," and direct sharing options to Instagram posts and stories. It also retains the "Scene Optimizer" feature from earlier Samsung devices that automatically fine-tunes settings based on detected scenes. Both front and rear cameras support recording video at 4K/60 frames per second with HDR10+ enhancement and improved video stabilization. Additionally, Live Focus Video allows users to create videos with background bokeh effects similar to Portrait Mode photography.

S Pen

The S Pen has been significantly redesigned from the version found in the Note 9. Unlike the two-piece construction of the Note 9's pen, this iteration is crafted from a single plastic component. It also introduces enhanced Air Actions, enabling users to operate the device remotely via the pen, such as 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 lineup comes pre-installed with Android 9 "Pie", layered with Samsung's proprietary One UI interface. A key feature of One UI is its deliberate repositioning of essential interface elements within native applications to facilitate easier use on larger screens. Many apps feature prominent headers that shift content closer to the center of the display, while navigation buttons and other interactive elements are typically placed near the bottom for improved accessibility. In March 2020, these devices were upgraded to Android 10, introducing features such as Single Take mode from the Galaxy S20 series and enabling 4K/60fps video recording with the front-facing camera.

Support lifecycle

On August 5, 2020, Samsung announced that the Note 10 series along with select other Galaxy models—including its successor—would receive three major Android OS updates and four years of security patches. This means official support is expected to conclude around 2023 for the original models and extend through 2024 for the Lite variant.

A Samsung-issued list dated December 2, 2020, confirmed that all S10 variants 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 with One UI 4; this represented the final significant OS upgrade for these models. Meanwhile, the Note 10 Lite received Android 13 paired with One UI 5.1 by June 2023, marking its last major system update.

The Galaxy Note 10 series reached official end-of-life status in October 2023. The Note 10 Lite continued to obtain security updates for several months thereafter.

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