Samsung Galaxy Note10+ N975U Aura Glow 256GB
With a Snapdragon 855 chipset and a 6.8-inch 3040x1440 Dynamic AMOLED display featuring HDR support, this phone delivers crisp, fluid visuals. The built-in S Pen and quad-camera array—12MP OIS main, 12MP telephoto, 16MP ultrawide, and a ToF depth sensor—provide precise input and flexible creative framing. It best suits stylus-dependent note-takers and photography enthusiasts who prioritize a high-resolution screen and versatile lenses in a prior-generation flagship.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
A 2019 legend that's now a 2025 afterthought. Great screen, tired everything else.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- That 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display is still gorgeous 80th
- S Pen support is genuinely useful if you're into that 69th
- 256GB of storage is plenty for most people
- Quad camera setup with OIS on the main and telephoto
Cons
- Performance is way behind modern flagships
- Battery life is one of the worst we've seen
- 4G only, no 5G support
- Feature set is dated compared to newer phones
The proof
Performance
The Snapdragon 855 was a beast in its day, but our database puts this thing at the 26th percentile for performance. That's not just old, that's 'your apps will notice' territory. The 12GB of RAM helps with multitasking, but the chip itself is showing its age. What surprised us most is how the display still manages to impress at the 66th percentile. That 3040 x 1440 panel with HDR support is still a looker, even if the phone around it is wheezing.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Screen Size | 6.8" |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3040 x 1440 |
| HDR | Yes |
Performance
| Processor | Octa-core |
| Processor Model | Octa-core |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.8 |
| RAM | 12 MB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Expandable | Yes |
Camera
| Main Camera | 16 |
| Camera Count | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 16 |
| Telephoto | 12 |
| Front Camera | 10 |
| Video | 2160p |
| OIS | Yes |
Battery & Charging
| Battery | 4300 Wh |
| Wired Charging | 25 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C |
Connectivity
| 5G | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
Design & Build
| Form Factor | bar |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Fingerprint | in-display |
| Face Recognition | Yes |
| OS | Android |
vs Competition
Stack this against the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the OnePlus 15 and it's not even close. The Pixel 9 Pro XL has a better camera, better battery, and actual 5G. The OnePlus 15 runs circles around the Note10+ in performance. Even the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, which is a foldable, makes more sense if you want something that feels modern. The only reason to pick the Note10+ is if you absolutely need the S Pen and don't want to pay for a newer Galaxy Note or S Ultra.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ N975U | Motorola Razr ultra 2025 | Google Pixel 10 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 | OnePlus 15 15 | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 7.0 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED | OLED | OLED | Super Retina XDR | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | - | 165 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Processor | Octa-core | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G5 | A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM (GB) | 12 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 512 | 128 | 256 | 512 | 512 |
| Rear Camera Mp | 16 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 50 |
| Front Camera Mp | 10 | 50 | 42 | 18 | 32 | 32 |
| Battery Capacity Mah | 4300 | 4700 | 4870 | 3692 | 7300 | 5000 |
| Charging Wattage | 25 | 68 | 30 | 30 | 80 | 90 |
| Wireless Charging | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Five (g) | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Water Resistance | - | IP48 | IP68 | IP68 | IP69K | IP68 |
| Operating System | Android | Android | Android | iOS | Android | Android |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Build | Camera | Battery | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy Note10+ N975U | 48.2 | 60.9 | 61.7 | 63.5 | 80.1 | 44 | 68.5 | 9.1 | 45.2 |
| Motorola Razr ultra 2025 Compare | 58 | 78.8 | 94.4 | 97.8 | 92.1 | 98.4 | 81.1 | 90.8 | 26 |
| Google Pixel 10 Pro Compare | 89.1 | 97.8 | 83.6 | 88.1 | 86.8 | 88.7 | 98.7 | 94.8 | 15.5 |
| Apple iPhone 17 Compare | 97.4 | 76.9 | 54.6 | 93.2 | 86.8 | 86.8 | 98.7 | 99 | 16.8 |
| OnePlus 15 15 Compare | 98 | 96.6 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 41.5 | 98.4 | 81.1 | 99 | 4.5 |
| Xiaomi 14 Ultra Compare | 78.3 | 99.2 | 97.2 | 99.5 | 54.3 | 97.5 | 98.7 | 70.1 | 5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At $480 USD, this is a tough sell. You're paying mid-range money for a phone that performs like a budget device in 2025. The display and S Pen are the only things keeping this from being a complete pass. If you can find it for under $300, maybe. Otherwise, save your cash for something newer.
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Overview
The Galaxy Note10+ was a monster when it dropped in 2019, and that 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display still holds up better than most phones half its age. But here's the thing: this is a 2019 flagship trying to survive in a 2025 world, and the data shows it's struggling. The display is solid, the S Pen is still cool, but the performance and battery numbers are rough. If you're buying this in 2025, you're buying a big screen and a stylus, not a fast phone.
Common Questions
Q: Does the Galaxy Note10+ support 5G?
No, this model is 4G only. If you want 5G, you'll need to look at the Note10+ 5G variant or a newer phone.
Q: Is the battery life any good?
Not really. It's at the 9th percentile in our database, which means it's one of the worst we've seen. Expect to charge it at least once a day, maybe more if you use the S Pen a lot.
Q: Is the camera still competitive in 2025?
It's okay. The quad camera setup with OIS is decent, but it's at the 61st percentile. Modern mid-range phones will beat it in low light and processing speed.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a phone that feels fast, lasts all day, or has 5G, this isn't it. Go get a Pixel 9 Pro XL or a OnePlus 15 instead. You'll be much happier.
Verdict
Don't buy this phone in 2025 unless you're getting it for a steal and you specifically want the S Pen. The display is still nice, but everything else is a compromise. You're better off with a mid-range phone from the last two years.
Usage Scores
- Overall49.7
- Budget56.3
- Gaming41.1
- Rugged31.5
- Portability34.6
- Business43.4
- Flagship46
- Foldable51.5
- Photography49.5
- Battery Life44.7
