Samsung Galaxy Note10 vs Sony Xperia XA2 Plus: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy Note10 vs Sony Xperia XA2 Plus. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy Note10Samsung Galaxy Note10Global · 8GB · 256GB · N970FD
Sony Xperia XA2 PlusSony Xperia XA2 PlusInternational · 3GB · 32GB · H4413
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy Note10
Samsung Galaxy Note10
Global · 8GB · 256GB · N970FD
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Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
International · 3GB · 32GB · H4413
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 8.3Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.0Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.3Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 7.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.8
26 reviews
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Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note10 vs Sony Xperia XA2 Plus

Specs Samsung Galaxy Note10 price comparison Samsung Galaxy Note10
Global · 8GB · 256GB · N970FD 		where to buy Sony Xperia XA2 Plus Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
International · 3GB · 32GB · H4413
Inches 6.3" 6"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 91% useful 78% useful
Aspect Ratio 19:9 18:9
Dimensions 71.8 mm
151.0 mm
7.9 mm 		75.0 mm
157.0 mm
9.6 mm
Weight 168 g 205 g
Micro Exynos 9825
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 630
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 438.005
v8 		71.200
v?
Battery 3500 mAh 3580 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.5-2.4
SAK2L4
2 3 		1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 10.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Samsung Sony
Aliases Galaxy Note 10 Exynos, Galaxy Note 10 Exynos, SM-N970FD XA2Plus, XA2+, H3413, H4413, H4493

Release Date
Release date August 2019,
4 years ago 		July 2018,
5 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy Note10
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Note10
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Size
71.8 mm • 151.0 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.0 mm • 157.0 mm • 9.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 168 g 205 g
Usable surface 91 % 78 %
Materials Glass Metal
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Red

Pink

Glow
Black

Gold

Silver

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.3" 6"
Type Super AMOLED • Dynamic LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 19:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2280 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 400 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • 2000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.2
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Is it comfortable?
8.9
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
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Number of reviews
26 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 9 9825 Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
CPU 2x Exynos M4 2.73 GHz + 2x Cortex-A75 2.4 GHz + Cortex-A55 1.95 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM MaliG76 MP12 Qualcomm Adreno 508

RAM
RAM 8 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4 RAM

Antutu
Score
438.005
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 75% of devices
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71.200
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 36% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 32 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.0 --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Utrasonic Fingerprint
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications
Cooling system Yes No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.0
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.9
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Number of reviews
26 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 23 Mpx
Sensor Samsung SAK2L4 Sony IMX300 Exmor RS
Type ISOCELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.5-2.4 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 50 - 800 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.08 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.6" 1/2.3"
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens
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Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K3M3
Type
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.1
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
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Sensor size
1/3.4"
3
Camera type

Wide Angle lens
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Resolution
16 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K3P9
Type
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/3.1"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
960 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Laser AF
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 10.8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K3J1 Sony Exmor RS
Type ISOCELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size 1.22 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.65" --
Others
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
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Quality of nighttime photos
8.6
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Quality of selfies
8.9
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Does it have a powerful flash?
9.2
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Number of reviews
26 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 1.900 W/Kg on head
1.440 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
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Quality of the GPS
8.7
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And the WiFi?
9.5
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Number of reviews
26 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
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3580 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
25.0W 		Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 23%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
26 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 56%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
26 reviews
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Prices
From $ 247 --
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