Samsung Galaxy Note10+ vs Vivo NEX 3 Specs Comparison
The recent launch of Vivo's new flagship, the NEX 3 got us excited to compare its specs with another top phone, the Samsung Galaxy Note10+.
Let's see if Vivo's flagship can compete with the Note 10+ despite the substantial difference in price.
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| Samsung Galaxy Note10+ vs Vivo NEX 3 Specs Comparison |
Let's see if Vivo's flagship can compete with the Note 10+ despite the substantial difference in price.
Samsung Galaxy Note10+ vs Vivo NEX 3 Specs Comparison
| Device | Samsung Galaxy Note10+ | Vivo NEX 3 |
| Display | 6.8-inch 3D curved Gorilla Glass 6 protected Dynamic AMOLED screen w/ QHD+ 3040 x 1440 resolution at 495 ppi | 6.89-inch Waterfall POLED screen w/ FHD+ 2256 x 1080 resolution at 363 ppi |
| CPU |
2.7GHz 64-bit Exynos 9825 octa-core processor w/ NPU
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2.96GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 855 Plus AIE octa-core processor
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| GPU | Mali-G76 MP12 | Adreno 640 |
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| ROM | 256GB/512GB UFS 3.0 expandable via microSD card up to 1TB | 128GB UFS 3.0 |
| Back Camera | 12MP (f/1.5/f/2.4) w/ Dual Pixel, OIS + 16MP f/2.2 123-degree ultra wide-angle lens + 12MP f/2.1 telephoto lens w/ OIS, AF + VGA DepthVision, and dual-tone LED flash | 64MP f/1.8 ISOCELL Bright GW1 + 13MP f/2.2 120-degree ultra-wide-angle + 13MP f/2.48 2x optical zoom w/ LED flash |
| Selfie Camera | 10MP f/2.2 w/ Dual Pixel and OIS | 16MP f/2.0 |
| Battery |
4,300mAh w/ 45W fast charging, 20W wireless charging, reverse wireless-charging
| 4,500mAh battery w/ 44W Super FlashCharge technology |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie w/ One UI |
Android 9.1 Pie OS w/ Funtouch 9.1O OS
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| Connectivity |
WiFi 6, 4G LTE Cat 20, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, NFC, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM (hybrid)
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WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM (nano)
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic, pressure, heart rate |
TBC
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| Others |
Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, face unlock, IP68 water and dust resistance, USB-C, UHQ 32-bit/DSD audio support, AKG stereo speakers, S Pen, Colors: aura glow, black, aura white
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In-Display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, AK4377A HiFi DAC, Vapor Chamber cooling, USB-C, Colors: black, white
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| Dimensions | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm | 167.44 x 76.18 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight |
196 g
| 218 g |
| Price | PHP 60,990 (256GB), PHP 72,990 (512GB) | PHP 39,999 |
How much difference does the at least PHP 20,991 make?
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| Both have premium metal and glass design |
Build/Design - Samsung Galaxy Note10+ also has a thinner metal frame and curved glass. It feels both luxurious and premium.
There are physical volume and power button at the left side of the device, USB-C port, speakers, antenna lines, S Pen at the bottom, and the dual SIM card tray, microphone at the top. No headphone jack though.
Vivo NEX 3 has a metal and glass build as well. It has curved glass panels for both the front and backside of the device. The waterfall display curved down to the side of the phone which means no hardware buttons.
These are replaced by pressure-sensitive sensors. Up top, it has the antenna lines, microphones, IR blaster, pop-up camera mechanism, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. At the bottom, there are antenna lines, speakers, microphones, USB-C ports, and the dual nano-SIM slots.
This category is pretty close. Both devices offer good looking and premium-feeling designs. Vivo NEX 3 takes a bit of a lead for us since there are new features such as the waterfall display with no hardware buttons as well as retaining some traditional features such as the 3.5mm headphone jack.
There is a pop-up mechanism as well allowing for a full-screen experience.
There are physical volume and power button at the left side of the device, USB-C port, speakers, antenna lines, S Pen at the bottom, and the dual SIM card tray, microphone at the top. No headphone jack though.
Vivo NEX 3 has a metal and glass build as well. It has curved glass panels for both the front and backside of the device. The waterfall display curved down to the side of the phone which means no hardware buttons.
These are replaced by pressure-sensitive sensors. Up top, it has the antenna lines, microphones, IR blaster, pop-up camera mechanism, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. At the bottom, there are antenna lines, speakers, microphones, USB-C ports, and the dual nano-SIM slots.
This category is pretty close. Both devices offer good looking and premium-feeling designs. Vivo NEX 3 takes a bit of a lead for us since there are new features such as the waterfall display with no hardware buttons as well as retaining some traditional features such as the 3.5mm headphone jack.
There is a pop-up mechanism as well allowing for a full-screen experience.
Display - The Galaxy Note10+ has a 6.8-inch QHD+ 3040 x 1440 3D curved Gorilla Glass 6 protected Dynamic AMOLED screen. It has 495 ppi pixel density as well. As expected with an AMOLED screen, it has vibrant and punchy colors with deep blacks. Galaxy Note10+ has HDR10+.
Vivo NEX 3 has a slightly bigger 6.89-inch Waterfall POLED screen at FHD+ 2256 x 1080 resolution with 363 ppi pixel density. For a flagship, it is one of the better screens with good colors and brightness. NEX 3 had HDR10.
Visually, Vivo NEX 3 has the lead here with its new Waterfall POLED screen as it offers a near bezel-less, fullscreen experience.
Picture quality-wise, Samsung Galaxy Note10+ gets points for QHD+ resolution.
Picture quality-wise, Samsung Galaxy Note10+ gets points for QHD+ resolution.
Specs - The Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has a 2.7GHz Exynos 9825 octa-core processor with NPU, Mali-G76 MP12 GPU, 12GB of RAM, up to 512GB UFS 3.0 expandable storage, and a 4,300mAh with 45W fast charging, 20W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.
The Vivo NEX 3 has a 2.96GHz Snapdragon 855 Plus AIE octa-core processor, Adreno 640 GPU, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM. 128GB UFS 3.0 storage, and a 4,500mAh battery with 44W Super FlashCharge technology.
On paper, the NEX 3 has a faster CPU, GPU, and a bigger battery with a 44W fast charging solution.
Galaxy Note10+ takes the lead in RAM and storage sizes as well as more charging solutions with 45W fast charging and 20W wireless charging.
On paper, the NEX 3 has a faster CPU, GPU, and a bigger battery with a 44W fast charging solution.
Galaxy Note10+ takes the lead in RAM and storage sizes as well as more charging solutions with 45W fast charging and 20W wireless charging.
Cameras
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| Note10+ has a quad-camera setup |
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| NEX 3 has a triple camera setup with 64MP sensor |
Vivo NEX 3 has a triple-camera setup with 64MP f/1.8 ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor + 13MP f/2.2 120-degree ultra-wide-angle sensor + 13MP f/2.48 2x optical zoom sensor with LED flash. For selfies, it has a 16MP f/2.0 sensor.
In terms of sheer sensor size, Vivo NEX 3 wins with a 64MP main sensor at the back with two 13MP auxiliary sensors. It also has a bigger 16MP selfie sensor.
However, Samsung Galaxy Note10+ is known for having great technology backing its sensors. Even its 10MP selfie camera has Dual Pixel tech.
Samsung Galaxy Note10+ also indicates OIS for its sensors. This camera fight is close, but Samsung is still ahead.
Other features
Samsung Galaxy Note10+ has an Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, face unlock tech, IP68 certification, WiFi 6, 4G LTE Cat 20, Bluetooth 5, OTG, NFC, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, UHQ 32-bit/DSD audio support, AKG stereo speakers, S Pen and USB-C connectivity. It also has Samsung DEX that offers PC-like experience when connected to an external display.
Vivo NEX 3 has an In-display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, AK4377A HiFi DAC, Vapor Chamber Cooling, dual-band WiFi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, and USB-C, 3.5mm headphone jack.
Samsung Galaxy Note10+ advantages - Higher resolution screen with HDR10+, bigger RAM and storage, more charging solution, more camera features, IP68 certification, S Pen, Samsung DEX,
Vivo NEX 3 advantages - Better CPU, GPU, faster storage solution, bigger camera sensors, headphone jack, bigger waterfall screen, bigger battery size
It has flagship performance, features, and design at a significantly lower price. However, you can still see where the additional money goes with the Note10+ with some quality-of-life improving features.
The better display, HDR10+, Samsung DEX, S Pen, IP68 certification, numerous charging solutions, as well as camera technology warrants that.
For us, both great choices in terms of flagship devices.
But of course, a real-life test is needed to determine the real winner.
What do you guys think?
Our thoughts
Solely relying on the spec sheet, the Vivo NEX 3 is knocking on Samsung Galaxy Note10+ door.It has flagship performance, features, and design at a significantly lower price. However, you can still see where the additional money goes with the Note10+ with some quality-of-life improving features.
The better display, HDR10+, Samsung DEX, S Pen, IP68 certification, numerous charging solutions, as well as camera technology warrants that.
For us, both great choices in terms of flagship devices.
But of course, a real-life test is needed to determine the real winner.
What do you guys think?
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