Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy Note 10
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy Note 9 and the Galaxy Note 10 — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy Note 10: the key differences
The Galaxy Note 10 arrived in 2019, 1 year after the Galaxy Note 9 (2018), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy Note 10 runs the Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 (7 nm), while the Galaxy Note 9 uses the Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy Note 9 has the larger battery, 4,000 mAh vs 3,500 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy Note 9 — 6.4″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED; Galaxy Note 10 — 6.3″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy Note 9 — 2×12 MP, variable f/1.5–2.4, OIS; Galaxy Note 10 — 12 + 12 (tele) + 16 MP (ultrawide).
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy Note 10 is lighter at 168 g (vs 201 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy Note 9 shipped with Android 8.1 (up to 10); Galaxy Note 10 with Android 9 (up to 12).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy Note 9 — $999; Galaxy Note 10 — $949.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy Note 9 | Galaxy Note 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | August 2018 | August 2019 |
| Display | 6.4″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | 6.3″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440 × 2960 (516 ppi) | 1080 × 2280 (401 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810 | Snapdragon 855 / Exynos 9825 (7 nm) |
| RAM | 6 / 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 / 512 GB + microSD | 256 GB |
| Main camera | 2×12 MP, variable f/1.5–2.4, OIS | 12 + 12 (tele) + 16 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Charging | — | 25 W |
| OS | Android 8.1 (up to 10) | Android 9 (up to 12) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 × 76.4 × 8.8 mm | 151.0 × 71.8 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 168 g |
| Build | Glass + metal | Glass + metal |
| Launch price | $999 | $949 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.