Samsung Galaxy Note10 vs. TCL 10 5G

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Note10 and TCL 10 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note10 vs. TCL 10 5G Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Note10 TCL 10 5G
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-N970F/DS -
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 151 mm 163.65 mm TCL 10 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Width 71.8 mm 76.56 mm TCL 10 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Depth 7.9 mm 9.05 mm Samsung Galaxy Note10 is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Weight 168 g 210 g Samsung Galaxy Note10 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Body Colour Aura glow | Aura black Chrome blue | Mercury grey
Body Material - 3D glass
Protection Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof -
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes - Samsung Galaxy Note10 is waterproof.
IP rating IP68 -
SAR Value 1.523 W/kg (body), 0.209 W/kg (head) -
Connector Type USB Type-C USB Type-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM Single-SIM
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Note10 TCL 10 5G
Display Type OLED display LCD display
Display Technology Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED -
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.3" 6.53" TCL 10 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2280 x 1080 pixels 2340 x 1080 pixels TCL 10 5G has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Display Format Full HD+ Full HD+
Pixel Density 401 ppi 395 ppi Samsung Galaxy Note10 has better pixel density than TCL 10 5G.
Aspect Ratio - 19.5:9
Max Brightness 1200 cd/m² 450 cd/m² Samsung Galaxy Note10 has better display brightness than TCL 10 5G.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours -
Contrast Ratio 2000000:1 -
HDR Yes Yes Both phones have HDR.
HDR Technology HDR10+ -
Display Features Edge Screen, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting 2.5D Glass, Dotch Display
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) Fingerprint-resistant coating
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Note10 TCL 10 5G
Processor Type (CPU) - Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
Clock Speed 2.7 GHz 2.4 GHz Samsung Galaxy Note10 has higher clock speed than TCL 10 5G.
Processor Core Qty 8-core 8-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
64-bit Architecture Yes Yes Both phones have 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) - Qualcomm ADRENO 620
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Note10 TCL 10 5G
RAM 8 GB 6 GB Samsung Galaxy Note10 has more RAM than TCL 10 5G.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 256 GB 128 GB Samsung Galaxy Note10 has more internal memory than TCL 10 5G.
User Memory 224.6 GB 103 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) - microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 1 TB
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy Note10 TCL 10 5G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 3 4
Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel 64 Megapixel TCL 10 5G has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Sensor Size - 1/1.72"
Lens Type Ultra wide-angle lens -
Lens Aperture F/2.2 F/1.89 TCL 10 5G has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Lens Construction - 6-element
Field of View (FoV) 123 degree(s) 79.8 degree(s) Samsung Galaxy Note10 has larger lens field of view than TCL 10 5G.
Pixel Size 1 μm 0.8 μm Samsung Galaxy Note10 has larger camera pixel size than TCL 10 5G.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Optical Zoom 2x -
Digital Zoom 10x 10x Both phones have the same digital zoom.
Special Effects HDR, Grid Line HDR
Camera Modes Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Night, Mountain Slow motion video, Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, portrait mode, Auto Zoom, Super Night mode, Light Trace Mode, photo filters, Stop-Motion Video Mode, Super Macro Mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection - Samsung Galaxy Note10 has face detection.
Light Source LED flash Dual LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Motion photo, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Live Focus, High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Quick Measure, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K UHD, Zoom-In Mic Scene recognition
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 12 Megapixel 8 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy Note10 has better second camera resolution than TCL 10 5G.
Sensor Size (2nd Camera) - 1/4"
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Wide-angle lens Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/1.5 and f/2.4 F/2.2 Samsung Galaxy Note10 has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) - 5-element
Field of View (2nd Camera) 77 degree(s) 118 degree(s) TCL 10 5G has larger second camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) 1.4 μm 1.12 μm Samsung Galaxy Note10 has larger second camera pixel size than TCL 10 5G.
Camera Features (2nd Camera) OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF 5-piece lens
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 12 Megapixel 5 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy Note10 has higher resolution third camera than TCL 10 5G.
Sensor Size (3rd Camera) - 1/5"
Lens Type (3rd Camera) Telephoto lens -
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/2.1 F/2.2 Samsung Galaxy Note10 has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Lens Element Qty (3rd Camera) - 3-element
Field of View (3rd Camera) 45 degree(s) 83.2 degree(s) TCL 10 5G has larger third camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) 1 μm 1.12 μm TCL 10 5G has larger third camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Samsung Galaxy Note10 has optical stabilisation of the third camera.
Camera Features (3rd Camera) Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) -
FOURTH CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) - 2 Megapixel
Sensor Size (4th Camera) - 1/5"
Lens Aperture (4th Camera) - F/2.4
Lens Element Qty (4th Camera) - 3-element
Field of View (4th Camera) - 83 degree(s)
Pixel Size (4th Camera) - 1.75 μm
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 10 Megapixel 16 Megapixel TCL 10 5G has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Sensor Size (Front) - 1/3.06"
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 F/2.2 Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture.
Lens Element Qty (Front) - 5-element
Field of View (Front) 80 degree(s) 79.1 degree(s) Samsung Galaxy Note10 has larger front lens field of view than TCL 10 5G.
Pixel Size (Front) - 1 μm
Focus Adjustment Automatic Focus free
Special Effects (Front) HDR, Grid Line Face Beautification
Camera Modes (Front) Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, Live Focus mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus, Live focus video Photo filters, video filters
Light Source (Front) - Display flash
Video Resolutions (Front) - 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Front) Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), Full view, Flaw detection, Dual Pixel AF -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy Note10 TCL 10 5G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3500 mAh 4500 mAh TCL 10 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Fast Charging Technology Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0 Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Both phones have fast charging technology.
Recharge Time (Charging Time) - 120 min
Wireless Charging Yes - Samsung Galaxy Note10 can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, PMA, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare -
Standby Time - 529 hours
Talk Time 1440 minutes 1980 minutes TCL 10 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Run Time Details Talk (4G): up to 1440 min
Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs
Playback (wireless audio): up to 50 hrs
Playback (wireless video): up to 17 hrs
Standby (4G): up to 529 hrs
Standby (3G): up to 580 hrs
Standby (2G): up to 401 hrs
Talk (2G): up to 1860 min
Talk (3G): up to 1560 min
Talk (4G): up to 1980 min
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy Note10 TCL 10 5G
Technology TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 5G TCL 10 5G has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie Android 10
User Interface One UI TCL UI
Intelligent Assistant Bixby Google Assistant
Payment Technology Samsung Pay -
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Note10 TCL 10 5G
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 2100, 1900, 1700, 850
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500
5G NR Band - N1, n3, n8, n28, n77, n78
5G NR Frequency - FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 LE Bluetooth 5.0
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy Note10 TCL 10 5G
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), GSM FR, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 -
Sound Enhancements Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound -
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy Note10 TCL 10 5G
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, RGB sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition Face recognition, fingerprint reader
Security Technology - Face Key
Additional Phone Features S Pen multi-input, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Screen mirroring, Screen Write, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, S Pen remote function, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP HD Voice, dual microphones with noise cancellation, Google Lens
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy Note10 TCL 10 5G
Included Accessories Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG Power adapter, protective case
Compliant Standards VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m -
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