For many years, the Galaxy S lineup and the Note series were distinct and catered to different customers. While the Galaxy S flagships targeted the average user, the Note devices were aimed at power users and stylus loyalists. For better or worse, the distinction has gradually vanished with the Note devices basically becoming Galaxy S flagships with an S Pen.
This is true in case of the and as well, which makes upgrading from the former to the latter a questionable choice. However, upgrading from the Galaxy S9/S9+ to the Note 10 is a different story. Unless you need the S Pen, buying the Galaxy S10 makes a lot more economic sense given all the recent discounts. You while paying substantially less.
If you are set on buying the Note 10/10+, then the decision requires a bit more deliberation and cost-benefit analysis. In most scenarios, it is wiser to for a small bump in price. Other than , the Note 10+ is a better device than both the S9 and S9+ in almost every way.
Galaxy S9/S9+ customers planning to upgrade to the regular Note 10, meanwhile, need to rethink as the latter lacks a headphone jack, MicroSD slot, and sports a comparatively lower-resolution display. Though the Note 10 does excel in many other areas, it is better to pay a bit more and go for the Plus variant for better value.
You can look at the spec comparison between the Galaxy S9/S9+ and the Note 10/10+ below to know all the differences between these devices. Do check out our to see what we think of the new flagship and look forward to our full review in the coming weeks.
Galaxy S9/S9+ vs Galaxy Note 10 vs Galaxy Note 10+
S9+: 6.2-inch Quad HD+ (2960×1440) Infinity, Super AMOLED, 18.5:9
S9+: 6GB
S9+ Camera 1: 12-megapixel primary, Dual Aperture (F1.5/F2.4), Dual Pixel, OIS
S9+ Camera 2: 12-megapixel telephoto secondary, F2.4, 2x optical zoom, OIS
Camera 2: 12MP telephoto, 2x optical zoom, F2.1, OIS, Dual Pixel autofocus
Camera 3: 16MP super wide-angle, 123-degree FOV, F2.2
Camera 2: 12MP telephoto, 2x optical zoom, F2.1, OIS, Dual Pixel autofocus
Camera 3: 16MP super wide-angle, 123-degree FOV, F2.2
Camera 4: DepthVision 3D ToF, VGA, F1.4
S9+: 3,500 mAh, fast wired (15W) and fast wireless charging
S9+: 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm, 189g
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This is true in case of the and as well, which makes upgrading from the former to the latter a questionable choice. However, upgrading from the Galaxy S9/S9+ to the Note 10 is a different story. Unless you need the S Pen, buying the Galaxy S10 makes a lot more economic sense given all the recent discounts. You while paying substantially less.
If you are set on buying the Note 10/10+, then the decision requires a bit more deliberation and cost-benefit analysis. In most scenarios, it is wiser to for a small bump in price. Other than , the Note 10+ is a better device than both the S9 and S9+ in almost every way.
Galaxy S9/S9+ customers planning to upgrade to the regular Note 10, meanwhile, need to rethink as the latter lacks a headphone jack, MicroSD slot, and sports a comparatively lower-resolution display. Though the Note 10 does excel in many other areas, it is better to pay a bit more and go for the Plus variant for better value.
You can look at the spec comparison between the Galaxy S9/S9+ and the Note 10/10+ below to know all the differences between these devices. Do check out our to see what we think of the new flagship and look forward to our full review in the coming weeks.
Galaxy S9/S9+ vs Galaxy Note 10 vs Galaxy Note 10+
| Galaxy S9/S9+ | Galaxy Note 10 | Galaxy Note 10+ | |
| Display | S9: 5.8-inch Quad HD+ (2960×1440) Infinity, Super AMOLED, 18.5:9 | 6.3-inch, Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O, 2280×1080 pixels, 19:9, HDR10+ certified | 6.8-inch, Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O, 3040×1440 pixels, 19:9, HDR10+ certified |
| S Pen | No | Yes, 4,096 pressure levels, Bluetooth control, 6-axis sensor including gyro and acceleration sensor for gesture control | Yes, 4,096 pressure levels, Bluetooth control, 6-axis sensor including gyro and acceleration sensor for gesture control |
| Processor | Exynos 9810/Snapdragon 845 Octa-core, 10nm, 64-bit | Exynos 9825/Snapdragon 855, octa-core, 7nm, 64-bit | Exynos 9825/Snapdragon 855, octa-core, 7nm, 64-bit |
| RAM | S9: 4GB | 8GB | 12GB |
| Rear Camera | S9: 12-megapixel primary, Dual Aperture (F1.5/F2.4), Dual Pixel, OIS | Camera 1: 12MP, OIS, Dual Pixel autofocus, 4K video recording, F1.5/F2.4 | Camera 1: 12MP, OIS, Dual Pixel autofocus, 4K video recording, F1.5/F2.4 |
| Front Camera | 8MP, autofocus, F1.7 | 10MP, F2.2, Dual Pixel (2PD) autofocus | 10MP, F2.2, Dual Pixel (2PD) autofocus |
| Storage | 64GB/128GB/256GB internal, microSD slot (up to 512GB) | 256GB/512GB, non-expandable | 256GB/512GB, microSD slot (up to 1TB) |
| Software | Android Nougat, upgradeable to Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9 Pie, One UI 1.5 | Android 9 Pie, One UI 1.5 |
| Battery | S9: 3,000 mAh, fast wired (15W) and fast wireless charging | 3,500 mAh, fast wired charging (25W) and fast wireless charging (12W), reverse wireless charging (PowerShare) | 4,300 mAh, fast wired charging (up to 45W, charger sold separately) and fast wireless charging (15W), reverse wireless charging (PowerShare) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MU-MIMO, LTE Cat.18, Bluetooth v5.0, ANT+, USB Type-C, NFC, GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou | 4G LTE (Cat.20), Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, MU-MIMO, USB Type-C, NFC, GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou | 4G LTE (Cat.20), Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, MU-MIMO, USB Type-C, NFC, GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou |
| Dimensions | S9: 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm, 163g | 151 x 71.8 x 7.9mm, 168g | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9mm, 196g |
| Sensors | Iris sensor, Pressure sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor (rear), Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Heart rate sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor (in-display), Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor (in-display), Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor |
| Other features | Samsung Pay, Bixby, IP68 water resistance, AKG earphones, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, DeX mode, AR Emoji | AKG earphones, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, AR Emoji, Bixby, Samsung Pay, IP68 water & dust resistance, face recognition, Zoom-in MIC, Screen Recorder, AR Doodle | AKG earphones, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, AR Emoji, Bixby, Samsung Pay, IP68 water & dust resistance, face recognition, Zoom-in MIC, Screen Recorder, AR Doodle, 3D Scanner |
S9+: 6.2-inch Quad HD+ (2960×1440) Infinity, Super AMOLED, 18.5:9
S9+: 6GB
S9+ Camera 1: 12-megapixel primary, Dual Aperture (F1.5/F2.4), Dual Pixel, OIS
S9+ Camera 2: 12-megapixel telephoto secondary, F2.4, 2x optical zoom, OIS
Camera 2: 12MP telephoto, 2x optical zoom, F2.1, OIS, Dual Pixel autofocus
Camera 3: 16MP super wide-angle, 123-degree FOV, F2.2
Camera 2: 12MP telephoto, 2x optical zoom, F2.1, OIS, Dual Pixel autofocus
Camera 3: 16MP super wide-angle, 123-degree FOV, F2.2
Camera 4: DepthVision 3D ToF, VGA, F1.4
S9+: 3,500 mAh, fast wired (15W) and fast wireless charging
S9+: 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm, 189g
- Model: SM-G960F
- Dimensions: 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm
- Display: 5.8” (146.5mm) Super AMOLED
- CPU: Exynos 9810
- Camera: 12 MP, CMOS OIS (F1.5/F2.4)
- Model: SM-G965F
- Dimensions: 157.7 x 73.8 x 8.5 mm
- Display: 6.2” (158.1mm) Super AMOLED
- CPU: Exynos 9810
- Camera: 12 MP, CMOS Dual OIS (F1.5/F2.4) & Telephoto: 12MP AF F2.4)
- Model: SM-N970F
- Dimensions: 151.0 x71.8x7.9mm
- Display: 6.3"(160.02mm) Super AMOLED
- CPU: Exynos 9825
- Camera: 12 MP, CMOS F2.1 Telephoto & 12MP F1.5/F1.8/F2.4 77° & 16MP F2.2 123° Ultra-wide
- Model: SM-N975F
- Dimensions: 162.3x77,2x7.9mm
- Display: 6.8"(172.7mm) Super AMOLED
- CPU: Exynos 9825
- Camera: 12 MP, CMOS F2.1 Telephoto & 12MP F1.5/F1.8/F2.4 77° & 16MP F2.2 123° Ultra-wide & TOF sensor
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