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Brand | Samsung Electronics |
Model Name | Note 10+ |
Wireless Carrier | Unlocked for All Carriers |
Operating System | Android |
Cellular Technology | 4G, 3G,2G |
Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, Bluetooth |
Color | Aura Black |
Screen Size | 6.8 Inches |
Wireless network technology | Wi-Fi |
About this item
- Connector Type: type-C
- Included Components: Screen Protector Leaflet, Smart Switch Insert, Quick Reference Manual, Terms & Conditions/ Health & Safety Guide
- Camera Description: Rear
- Operating System: Android
- Wireless Communication Technology: 4G
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Battery life | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
Face recognition | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
Fingerprint reader | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Value for money | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.4 | — | 3.9 | — |
Sold By | Amazon Warehouse | Reliant Cellular | Amazon.com | CELLULAR GALLERY INC | Amazon.com | CELLULAR GALLERY INC |
display size | 6.8 inches | 6.8 inches | 6.4 inches | 6.8 inches | 6.1 inches | 6.8 inches |
memory capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB | 128 GB | 256 GB | 128 GB | 256 GB |
model name | Note 10+ | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy A54 5G | Galaxy Note 10 Plus | Pixel 7a | Galaxy Note 10 Plus |
operating system | Android | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 9.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 9.0 |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth, Wireless | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, USB | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, USB | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, USB | Wi-Fi |
display type | — | AMOLED | AMOLED | AMOLED | OLED | LCD |
input interface | buttons | touch screen, buttons, microphone, touch screen stylus pen | touch screen | — | touch screen | — |
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Power that lasts more than your day.An all-day battery that intelligently powers every scroll, click, call, tap, playlist and season finale you can throw at it. Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary. |
Hours of power from minutes of charge.Charge up with Superfast Charge and head out the door faster, with more juice. When using the included charger and cable. |
Storage of a laptop in your pocket.Generous storage out of the box plus expandable* memory means you never have to delete what’s important to you. *Not available on Galaxy Note10; microSD card sold separately. |
Immersive, nearly bezel-less cinematic display.With nearly immersive bezels, Galaxy Note10 cinema-quality display elevates everything you watch. |
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Air gestures, remote photos and handwriting-to-text, in one magic wand.The closest thing to a magic wand for your smartphone, S Pen is a remote control for your device, with air gestures, remote shutter button for perfect photos, precision clipping and editing, and seamless handwriting-to-text conversion. |
Gesture to command, without touching your phone.Control playlists, camera shots and other features remotely on Galaxy Note10 with gestures and click on S Pen. |
Real-world depth for perfect video.Galaxy Note10’s pro-grade camera captures lie video bokeh for stunning depth in every frame. |
Like a pro-grade studio in your pocket.Get pro-quality photos every time with a full system of studio lenses in your pocket. |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 0.3 x 2.8 x 5.9 inches |
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Item Weight | 7 ounces |
ASIN | B07V4H4FBL |
Item model number | SM-N975UZKAXAA |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
OS | Android |
RAM | 1 GB |
Wireless communication technologies | Cellular |
Connectivity technologies | Wireless, Bluetooth |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Buttons |
Other camera features | Rear, Front |
Form Factor | Smartphone |
Color | Aura Black |
Whats in the box | Handset, Travel Adapter, Data Cable, AKG Headset, Ejection Pin, USB Connector, S Pen Accessory, Screen Protector Leaflet, Smart Switch Insert, Quick Reference Manual, Terms & Conditions/ Health & Safety Guide |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Date First Available | August 7, 2019 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
Standing screen display size | 6.8 Inches |
Weight | 198 Grams |
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Factory Unlocked cell phone. This model is not compatible with 5G.
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Customers like the camera and appearance of the cellular phone. For example, they mention that it takes amazing photos and videos, and the screen is stunning. They're also happy with storage space, and battery life. That said, some complain about the scratch resistance. Opinions are mixed on performance, quality, and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the cellular phone. They mention that the screen is stunning, amazing, and gorgeous. They also appreciate the bezel-less display, slim thick profile, and other goodies. Some say that the Note 10+ is pretty cool with a learning curve. They say the built-in S-Pen is a really nice little touch. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.
"...The built-in S-Pen is also a really nice little touch... just be careful if you remove the screen protector because the little thing is sharp!..." Read more
"...It is a stunning phone! The design in hand looks and feels significantly better than in pictures...." Read more
"...Screen is top-notch as we've come to expect from Samsung. A high-res Super AMOLED powers an excellent visual experience, with deep, inky blacks and..." Read more
"...Stylus: awesome. I can draw in SNotes or other apps in great detail, which for me is kinda better than using a drawing tablet for now...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the cellular phone. They say it has an incredible battery that can last the whole day.
"...BatteryThe battery in this is incredible...." Read more
"...Battery life is pretty average for a Samsung phone. It won't blow you away, but it will get you through a day of moderate use just fine...." Read more
"...I switched from a Google pixel 2 and I love the new 10+. It has a great battery life of around 24-30 hours with my usual usage of emails, music..." Read more
"...And the battery life is amazing!..." Read more
Customers like the camera in the cellular phone. They say it takes amazing photos and videos, with professional-standard quality. The camera setup is quite good, with a surprisingly wide-angle lens.
"...This thing takes amazing photos and videos, to the point where you can see the hairs on a leaf in full detail...." Read more
"...The camera setup is quite good, with a surprisingly wide-angle lens, a standard lens, and a 2x telephoto lens...." Read more
"...Camera: Powerful selfie and rearview cameras with lots of customizations..." Read more
"...It is super fast and has tons of storage space. The camera is good from what pictures I've taken. A big step up from what I'm used to...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the storage space of the cellular phone. They mention that it has great memory space, 12 GB of RAM makes multitasking trivial, and it has a lot more room for apps. The phone has GB built-in storage and a Micro SD card slot for additional storage, which future proofs the phone and ensures your applications stay in memory and don't lag. The UFS 3.0 storage is fast and the phone is capable of handling lots of usage from different apps.
"...It comes with 256GB of built-in storage and a Micro SD card slot for additional storage...." Read more
"...thanks to the copious amount of memory between the built in and expandable option means I have more space, 1Tb on my phone, than I’ll ever need...." Read more
"...supports adding sd card storage of 1tab sdcards extending the 256gb + 1tb total storage = you'll never have to worry about running out of room for..." Read more
"...It is super fast and has tons of storage space. The camera is good from what pictures I've taken. A big step up from what I'm used to...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the cellular phone. Some mention that it's well worth the investment, worth the wait, and better than buying a day planner. However, others say that it was a waste of money, tiny, poorly indicated, and awful.
"...Quick shutter-speed, good post-processing, HEVC and raw shooting formats are also possible with this camera setup...." Read more
"...Admittedly this is an expensive phone but it is well worth the dollar amount if you are looking for a professional device that can take on not just..." Read more
"...It is worth the money to buy it. I dont see myself needing a new phone again for a long time. And the battery life is amazing!..." Read more
"...Well worth the investment. Storage is definitely not a problem with a staggering 256GB with the possibility of up 1TB!!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the cellular phone. Some mention that it works perfect with no issues, while others say that it doesn't work very well, takes 4 or 5 tries to get a fingerprint reading, and doesn''t operate smoothly. Some customers also mention that the cameras didn''' work.
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"...While it's not perfect, in performs proficiently in every respect and you'll be hard-pressed to find a device that ticks off more boxes in terms of..." Read more
"...The onscreen fingerprint reader sucks, it doesn't work with most screen protectors and even when it does it will fail at least 30% of the time and..." Read more
"...The fingerprint reader is slower than the pixel's but works well none the less...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the cellular phone. Some mention that it's in very good condition, has an immersive 6.8 inch display with great battery life, and is durable. They also say that the note pen is terrible and the battery does not seem to last as long as they thought it would. However, other customers say that it has terrible build quality, the note pad is terrible, and the stylus nib will wear down a bit if you use it a lot for heavy pressure.
"...The phone has a preinstalled screen protector that is razor thin, aka you barely notice it's there... and while I previously was not a fan of screen..." Read more
"...The hardware is the best. The processor, ram, storage and expandable storage make this the nearest thing to a PC replacement for a phone...." Read more
"...Stylus: The nib will wear down a bit if you use it alot for heavy pressure-sensitive activities. There are replacement pens on amazon...." Read more
"...11/2019- fullscreen bezeless- large sturdy screen that's durable and the body is quite resistant to bending for a phone this size-..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the scratch resistance of the cellular phone. For example, they mention that it has scratches on the screen and frame, scuffs on both sides, and minor blemishes on the display. The phone box was also damaged, and there was a small area where the pixels are damaged. This can cause issues with accuracy and cause fingerprints to get damaged. Customers also mention that the screen was visibly broken and had a chunk in the upper right corner.
"...If you press too hard, you could easily scratch the screen (you don't have to press hard)...." Read more
"...Besides a few blemishes on the outer edges of the phone (I bought used: very good condition) it's gorgeous!..." Read more
"...No scratches or glitches that I can see so far. Came with plastic screen protector, definitely need to get a case. Pretty happy :)..." Read more
"...of fleeting concern was the appearance of a couple of minor blemishes on the screen...." Read more
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If you're everyone else:
Introduction
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is the undisputed King of cellular devices. Even the newest iteration, the Note 20+ fails to take the crown, in my opinion, due to that incredibly ugly "box" that houses the camera. In my opinion, the features and price do not justify the pricetag of the S20 line because the back of the phone is just a horrible eyesore.
Operating System
The Operating System & App integration is far superior to previous Galaxy devices: everything works perfectly... navigating this thing is smooth as butter, customizing & configuring is much easier and more flexible.
Appearance
The phone itself is beautiful from top to bottom, back to front... with a display that will awe you every time you view it. The phone has a preinstalled screen protector that is razor thin, aka you barely notice it's there... and while I previously was not a fan of screen protectors due to them sacrificing display quality, that was not an issue on the Note 10+ and I had no desire to take it off at all. The cool looking camera cutouts are a big bonus as well.
Functionality
This phone is incredibly fast. So fast, that I found myself disappointed with how quickly I finished setting everything up and customizing apps, settings, sounds, etc. It comes with 256GB of built-in storage and a Micro SD card slot for additional storage. I purchased the Onn 256GB SD Card, giving me a total of 512GB which is way more than enough for thousands of pictures and every app I could ever dream of. The built-in S-Pen is also a really nice little touch... just be careful if you remove the screen protector because the little thing is sharp! If you press too hard, you could easily scratch the screen (you don't have to press hard).
This phone also has a finger-print censor on the front (it's built into the screen itself, rather than being annoyingly positioned in the back like the S8 and others), which is about 95% accurate from my experience... and facial recognition which is about 85% accurate from my experience.
Battery
The battery in this is incredible. At a full 100% charge (I recommend taking it off the charger at 99% so you don't degrade your battery) this thing lasts around 3 days with moderate usage, a day and a half with heavy usage. It takes about 55m to charge to 100% if you use the wired charger that comes with the case... and about 1hr 30m with a fast wireless charger. The phone does *not* get hot at all unless you leave it out in the sun or something.
Camera
This thing takes amazing photos and videos, to the point where you can see the hairs on a leaf in full detail. In addition, you could easily store 3,000+ photos on the device using the built-in storage alone, and the microphone is extremely good, finding the perfect balance between loud and quiet when recognizing your voice.
Design & Feel
I'm a guy, but I have little Trump hands (okay, they're not *as small* but not "big" either) and this thing fits in my hand nicely. It is in fact difficult for me to reach the bottom-left button when holding this in my right hand, but not impossible... and the square design makes it easier to hold onto than the rounded design of the regular Galaxies, so you can find just the right balance. That said, if being able to operate this device with one hand is important to you, you may struggle... so I'd recommend going with a smaller device, like the regular Note 10 or perhaps even the Note 8. For me, I don't have any reason to ever operate it with one hand alone.
Something else I want to emphasize: this phone WILL break if you drop it, even with the preinstalled screen protectors. Simply put: the screen protector is for SCRATCH protection, NOT drop protection. However, you can buy a case that will protect the phone from small drops.
Because I dislike external screen protectors (they make the touch screen less responsive and dumb-down the gorgeous display), I've found the best compromise is to get a phone case with raised bezels on the top and bottom. What this does is prevent the screen from laying flat on any surface, since the bezels poke out more than the screen itself. I am personally using the Spigen Tough Armor and the Spigen Neo Hybrid. As a note: the Tough Armor will offer better protection to the back, but the Neo Hybrid has slightly larger bezels offering better protection to the front. That said... neither case is fail-proof, so be really careful to NOT drop this phone. With some heavy mindfulness for the first couple of weeks you get used to being protective of it and a drop will be highly unlikely.
Overall, this phone gets a 4.9 out of 5.0. The only thing I'd suggest is improving the finger print sensor's accuracy (though, I've found the placement is perfect) as well as the facial recognition's accuracy. I'd also include some more things in the box... and use stickers that won't rip the box itself as that can get a little annoying (I like to keep the box in mint condition, which is hard with the giant stickers on it that will tear the cardboard).
If you're everyone else:
Introduction
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is the undisputed King of cellular devices. Even the newest iteration, the Note 20+ fails to take the crown, in my opinion, due to that incredibly ugly "box" that houses the camera. In my opinion, the features and price do not justify the pricetag of the S20 line because the back of the phone is just a horrible eyesore.
Operating System
The Operating System & App integration is far superior to previous Galaxy devices: everything works perfectly... navigating this thing is smooth as butter, customizing & configuring is much easier and more flexible.
Appearance
The phone itself is beautiful from top to bottom, back to front... with a display that will awe you every time you view it. The phone has a preinstalled screen protector that is razor thin, aka you barely notice it's there... and while I previously was not a fan of screen protectors due to them sacrificing display quality, that was not an issue on the Note 10+ and I had no desire to take it off at all. The cool looking camera cutouts are a big bonus as well.
Functionality
This phone is incredibly fast. So fast, that I found myself disappointed with how quickly I finished setting everything up and customizing apps, settings, sounds, etc. It comes with 256GB of built-in storage and a Micro SD card slot for additional storage. I purchased the Onn 256GB SD Card, giving me a total of 512GB which is way more than enough for thousands of pictures and every app I could ever dream of. The built-in S-Pen is also a really nice little touch... just be careful if you remove the screen protector because the little thing is sharp! If you press too hard, you could easily scratch the screen (you don't have to press hard).
This phone also has a finger-print censor on the front (it's built into the screen itself, rather than being annoyingly positioned in the back like the S8 and others), which is about 95% accurate from my experience... and facial recognition which is about 85% accurate from my experience.
Battery
The battery in this is incredible. At a full 100% charge (I recommend taking it off the charger at 99% so you don't degrade your battery) this thing lasts around 3 days with moderate usage, a day and a half with heavy usage. It takes about 55m to charge to 100% if you use the wired charger that comes with the case... and about 1hr 30m with a fast wireless charger. The phone does *not* get hot at all unless you leave it out in the sun or something.
Camera
This thing takes amazing photos and videos, to the point where you can see the hairs on a leaf in full detail. In addition, you could easily store 3,000+ photos on the device using the built-in storage alone, and the microphone is extremely good, finding the perfect balance between loud and quiet when recognizing your voice.
Design & Feel
I'm a guy, but I have little Trump hands (okay, they're not *as small* but not "big" either) and this thing fits in my hand nicely. It is in fact difficult for me to reach the bottom-left button when holding this in my right hand, but not impossible... and the square design makes it easier to hold onto than the rounded design of the regular Galaxies, so you can find just the right balance. That said, if being able to operate this device with one hand is important to you, you may struggle... so I'd recommend going with a smaller device, like the regular Note 10 or perhaps even the Note 8. For me, I don't have any reason to ever operate it with one hand alone.
Something else I want to emphasize: this phone WILL break if you drop it, even with the preinstalled screen protectors. Simply put: the screen protector is for SCRATCH protection, NOT drop protection. However, you can buy a case that will protect the phone from small drops.
Because I dislike external screen protectors (they make the touch screen less responsive and dumb-down the gorgeous display), I've found the best compromise is to get a phone case with raised bezels on the top and bottom. What this does is prevent the screen from laying flat on any surface, since the bezels poke out more than the screen itself. I am personally using the Spigen Tough Armor and the Spigen Neo Hybrid. As a note: the Tough Armor will offer better protection to the back, but the Neo Hybrid has slightly larger bezels offering better protection to the front. That said... neither case is fail-proof, so be really careful to NOT drop this phone. With some heavy mindfulness for the first couple of weeks you get used to being protective of it and a drop will be highly unlikely.
Overall, this phone gets a 4.9 out of 5.0. The only thing I'd suggest is improving the finger print sensor's accuracy (though, I've found the placement is perfect) as well as the facial recognition's accuracy. I'd also include some more things in the box... and use stickers that won't rip the box itself as that can get a little annoying (I like to keep the box in mint condition, which is hard with the giant stickers on it that will tear the cardboard).
This was my first Samsung phone nonetheless I’m officially now a ‘member of the Samsung Club.’ It begins with the quality of the device, as good as I could hope for. With the Note10+ I got the best of the best across the board or at worst the runner up best in every category from hardware to software, customer service and design.
The phone’s stock charger is fast enough I don’t need the optional higher wattage charger. Example 0-100% takes 62 minutes or 25% in about 12 minutes. Using wireless charging which is the fastest of any Samsung model, going that route takes a little longer to charge but still is faster than my old Moto G7 plugged in. The hardware is top notch which means a couple years from now it will still be a solid competitor to most phones.
The display is as beautiful as all the reviewers online, YouTube, etc. have to say on it. You can adjust the resolution using three settings if you want to save power. The edge to edge glass makes the design stand out. It is the first phone I have had that has gotten total strangers to ask me what it was? Usually those comments begin with a statement like, ‘wow that’s a nice screen,..’ I also like that when outside the system can bump up brightness beyond normal settings so even in bright sunlight it is easy to see.
The hardware is the best. The processor, ram, storage and expandable storage make this the nearest thing to a PC replacement for a phone. Sound is very good with the dual speaker setup. While there is no 3.5mm audio out jack if you use a Samsung dongle the sound quality is very good. Bluetooth is solid and very reliable. I have not once had a connection drop. Transfer speeds are blazing fast due to the hardware.
The camera setup with the range of everything you could hope for at this time is extremely good. The camera software is chocked full of options including the ability to use ‘pro mode’ shoot raw, 4K, etc. thanks to the copious amount of memory between the built in and expandable option means I have more space, 1Tb on my phone, than I’ll ever need. To truly see how good the camera and vid setup is I highly recommend checking some of the many YouTube vids focusing on this camera and even comparing to others such as Apple’s products.
As stated earlier the battery is great in how fast it charges. It also had the largest battery available in the line and boy does it last. I have never gotten close to running out even after a solid day and night’s use. It is one of the very few phones available that has reverse wireless charging too. That is of no use to me but for some it might be? Just know the charge rate is on the slow side when ‘lending’ power to another device. At least with Android 10 you can set how much power you want to let go of and no longer need worry of the vampire phone/watch/etc. draining your Note dry.
Performance is snappy. Everything loads as quickly as I could have hoped for. Nothing hangs or has ever locked up. It is good enough that you can use dex and connect it directly to a PC and work from there. A handy feature that only works because of what the Note10+ brings to the table.
Software is a mix of stock android and one UI. Samsung had a reputation for being slow to update but no more. Since I’ve had mine I have received security updates every month. On top of that a couple months back one UI upgraded to V1.5. Better still the phone now runs Android 10 & One UI V2.0. FYI One UI is an android skin and a good one. It makes use of elements of Google’s design while adding helpful features that stock android still lacks.
Speaking of which the OS! There is so much under the hood I still find new things even now. As for security using pin, under glass fingerprint sensor, face scan which all work fine. The nice bit about the OS is that it allows exceptions to being locked. For myself I have it set to never lock at home, work or when connected via Bluetooth to my vehicle. There’s Samsung Pay too! Unlike Google Pay Samsung also works on old style card readers. So you get access to all the shops that take Google Pay plus all those that don’t. As said when it comes to software there is far too much there to go into in a review like this.
One really cool feature is the new notification light or lights. In the past we got a single flashing led light to let us know to check our phones. Samsung went over the top on this change and it is great! You can select a range of edge lighting options. You could choose just one led as before around the camera opening or have the entire edge of the screen pulse, go off like fireworks, change colors, and on and on. Such an improvement over the old way IMHO. You also have an AOD (always on display) which shows what you want on the screen when asleep. FYI no worries about burn in on as it shifts screen position every minute or so.
A true work phone if ever there was. The Note10+ with its connectivity to PC software means the work I am able to do on the phone easily migrates over to my PC. I can drag or drop files, text from the pc, etc. thanks to all that RAM I never have to think about how many apps I have open at a time. Working from one to another is so simple on the phone. You even have stock apps like Outlook and Office. So as said working on one, moving to another using Samsung’s custom app. Using the S Pen i can for the first time work on individual cells on an excel spreadsheet without any trouble at all.
Size? screen size is the largest currently available in the U.S. however due to it being edge to edge glass the phone body is actually the same size as the old Note9 was. So it isn’t too large to use by any means. For me especially with the volume and power buttons being moved to the left makes it is a breeze to use, lefties rejoice! Even right handed folks have said that after using for a short time they got used to the new placement and most liked it better.
It is a stunning phone! The design in hand looks and feels significantly better than in pictures. The countless YouTube reviews I looked at thankfully were spot on with their assessments of this new Note. ABSOLUTELY order a protective case of some sort before you get the Note. I have never held something so slippery, thanks to all that gorilla glass 6. The glass is slightly curved, not nearly so much as with the S series. If you happen to get accidental edge touches within the settings you can reduce sensitivity in those areas. Again so many settings and customization's.
The only negatives for me first and foremost NO 3.5mm audio jack. Carrying around a dongle, forgetting it? Leaving it behind at home? Like most with better audio equipment I’m not happy about this omission. Lots of excuses but the real reason is they want to sell their wireless earbuds, saw the apple game plan worked so followed their lead, irony of ironies. The other negative is minor, the fingerprint sensor can be a little slow or inaccurate if the screen gets smudged up too much. *TIP I followed the advice of others in this. Instead of scanning four fingers I scanned two. My thumb twice on one hand, finger twice on the other. Since doing that I have not had one misread. The face unlock can be a bit bipolar once in a while denying me access? I’d rather have it err on the side of caution so to speak than the other way if you follow.
For years I stuck with Moto phones for the quality and value they represented and not to mention a nearly stock android experience. However when Lenovo bought them out things changed for the worse IMHO. My niece had always had Samsung phones and loved hers. I have a household full of reliable Samsung products. I read and viewed dozens of reviews all reasons that got me to try the new Note10+ out.
Obviously I am very happy with the Note10+. If not for my niece and the professional reviews I probably would have gone with another device due to the price. But once I began to use it and found all the things I could do with the Note10+ I then saw the value in its pricing. I’d recommend this phone to anyone and not just left handed workaholics with bad eyesight like myself.
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2019
This was my first Samsung phone nonetheless I’m officially now a ‘member of the Samsung Club.’ It begins with the quality of the device, as good as I could hope for. With the Note10+ I got the best of the best across the board or at worst the runner up best in every category from hardware to software, customer service and design.
The phone’s stock charger is fast enough I don’t need the optional higher wattage charger. Example 0-100% takes 62 minutes or 25% in about 12 minutes. Using wireless charging which is the fastest of any Samsung model, going that route takes a little longer to charge but still is faster than my old Moto G7 plugged in. The hardware is top notch which means a couple years from now it will still be a solid competitor to most phones.
The display is as beautiful as all the reviewers online, YouTube, etc. have to say on it. You can adjust the resolution using three settings if you want to save power. The edge to edge glass makes the design stand out. It is the first phone I have had that has gotten total strangers to ask me what it was? Usually those comments begin with a statement like, ‘wow that’s a nice screen,..’ I also like that when outside the system can bump up brightness beyond normal settings so even in bright sunlight it is easy to see.
The hardware is the best. The processor, ram, storage and expandable storage make this the nearest thing to a PC replacement for a phone. Sound is very good with the dual speaker setup. While there is no 3.5mm audio out jack if you use a Samsung dongle the sound quality is very good. Bluetooth is solid and very reliable. I have not once had a connection drop. Transfer speeds are blazing fast due to the hardware.
The camera setup with the range of everything you could hope for at this time is extremely good. The camera software is chocked full of options including the ability to use ‘pro mode’ shoot raw, 4K, etc. thanks to the copious amount of memory between the built in and expandable option means I have more space, 1Tb on my phone, than I’ll ever need. To truly see how good the camera and vid setup is I highly recommend checking some of the many YouTube vids focusing on this camera and even comparing to others such as Apple’s products.
As stated earlier the battery is great in how fast it charges. It also had the largest battery available in the line and boy does it last. I have never gotten close to running out even after a solid day and night’s use. It is one of the very few phones available that has reverse wireless charging too. That is of no use to me but for some it might be? Just know the charge rate is on the slow side when ‘lending’ power to another device. At least with Android 10 you can set how much power you want to let go of and no longer need worry of the vampire phone/watch/etc. draining your Note dry.
Performance is snappy. Everything loads as quickly as I could have hoped for. Nothing hangs or has ever locked up. It is good enough that you can use dex and connect it directly to a PC and work from there. A handy feature that only works because of what the Note10+ brings to the table.
Software is a mix of stock android and one UI. Samsung had a reputation for being slow to update but no more. Since I’ve had mine I have received security updates every month. On top of that a couple months back one UI upgraded to V1.5. Better still the phone now runs Android 10 & One UI V2.0. FYI One UI is an android skin and a good one. It makes use of elements of Google’s design while adding helpful features that stock android still lacks.
Speaking of which the OS! There is so much under the hood I still find new things even now. As for security using pin, under glass fingerprint sensor, face scan which all work fine. The nice bit about the OS is that it allows exceptions to being locked. For myself I have it set to never lock at home, work or when connected via Bluetooth to my vehicle. There’s Samsung Pay too! Unlike Google Pay Samsung also works on old style card readers. So you get access to all the shops that take Google Pay plus all those that don’t. As said when it comes to software there is far too much there to go into in a review like this.
One really cool feature is the new notification light or lights. In the past we got a single flashing led light to let us know to check our phones. Samsung went over the top on this change and it is great! You can select a range of edge lighting options. You could choose just one led as before around the camera opening or have the entire edge of the screen pulse, go off like fireworks, change colors, and on and on. Such an improvement over the old way IMHO. You also have an AOD (always on display) which shows what you want on the screen when asleep. FYI no worries about burn in on as it shifts screen position every minute or so.
A true work phone if ever there was. The Note10+ with its connectivity to PC software means the work I am able to do on the phone easily migrates over to my PC. I can drag or drop files, text from the pc, etc. thanks to all that RAM I never have to think about how many apps I have open at a time. Working from one to another is so simple on the phone. You even have stock apps like Outlook and Office. So as said working on one, moving to another using Samsung’s custom app. Using the S Pen i can for the first time work on individual cells on an excel spreadsheet without any trouble at all.
Size? screen size is the largest currently available in the U.S. however due to it being edge to edge glass the phone body is actually the same size as the old Note9 was. So it isn’t too large to use by any means. For me especially with the volume and power buttons being moved to the left makes it is a breeze to use, lefties rejoice! Even right handed folks have said that after using for a short time they got used to the new placement and most liked it better.
It is a stunning phone! The design in hand looks and feels significantly better than in pictures. The countless YouTube reviews I looked at thankfully were spot on with their assessments of this new Note. ABSOLUTELY order a protective case of some sort before you get the Note. I have never held something so slippery, thanks to all that gorilla glass 6. The glass is slightly curved, not nearly so much as with the S series. If you happen to get accidental edge touches within the settings you can reduce sensitivity in those areas. Again so many settings and customization's.
The only negatives for me first and foremost NO 3.5mm audio jack. Carrying around a dongle, forgetting it? Leaving it behind at home? Like most with better audio equipment I’m not happy about this omission. Lots of excuses but the real reason is they want to sell their wireless earbuds, saw the apple game plan worked so followed their lead, irony of ironies. The other negative is minor, the fingerprint sensor can be a little slow or inaccurate if the screen gets smudged up too much. *TIP I followed the advice of others in this. Instead of scanning four fingers I scanned two. My thumb twice on one hand, finger twice on the other. Since doing that I have not had one misread. The face unlock can be a bit bipolar once in a while denying me access? I’d rather have it err on the side of caution so to speak than the other way if you follow.
For years I stuck with Moto phones for the quality and value they represented and not to mention a nearly stock android experience. However when Lenovo bought them out things changed for the worse IMHO. My niece had always had Samsung phones and loved hers. I have a household full of reliable Samsung products. I read and viewed dozens of reviews all reasons that got me to try the new Note10+ out.
Obviously I am very happy with the Note10+. If not for my niece and the professional reviews I probably would have gone with another device due to the price. But once I began to use it and found all the things I could do with the Note10+ I then saw the value in its pricing. I’d recommend this phone to anyone and not just left handed workaholics with bad eyesight like myself.