Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G Vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G: Specs, Display, Features, Compared

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 was the last of the Galaxy Note series. Launched way back in 2019, it is a flagship smartphone from Samsung. The OnePlus Nord 2 arrived in July 2021. These devices aren't in the same league. Although a midrange device, can the OnePlus Nord 2 can compete with a flagship smartphone from a few years ago? Let's compare the specifications and features of these 5G-enabled smartphones to see which one could be a better choice.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G Vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G: Display

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G 6.3-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. The 1080p screen supports HDR10+.

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G features a 6.56 inches Full HD+ AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels, and a refresh rate of 90Hz. Incidentally, even the midrange OnePlus smartphone's display supports HDR10+.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G Vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G: Performance

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G packs a 7nm Exynos 9825 SoC or a Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (depending on the region), which is paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G packs a 6nm Mediatek MT6893 Dimensity 1200 SoC, which is paired with either 6GB, 8GB, or 12GB RAM, and up to 256GB of internal storage.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G Vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G: Cameras

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G features a triple camera setup on the back, headlined by a 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4 lens, with support for Dual Pixel PDAF and OIS. It is accompanied by another 12MP f/2.1, telephoto lens, and a 16 MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens. There's a 10MP f/2.2 front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G has a triple camera setup on the back, headlined by a 50 MP f/1.88 wide-angle lens. It is accompanied by an 8 MP f/2.25 ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2 MP f/2.4 monochrome lens that has autofocus. There's a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies, video calls, and face unlock.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G Vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G: Battery

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G packs a 3500mAh battery, which supports 25W wired fast charging, 12W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G has a 4500mAh battery, which supports 65W wired fast charging. The smartphone may not support wireless charging, but it has a much larger battery than the Samsung smartphone. Moreover, the OnePlus mid-ranger can recharge itself in less than half the time it takes to juice up the Samsung phone.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G Vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G: Which One To Buy?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G launched way back in 2019. The OnePlus Nord 2 5G arrive in 2021. Both devices are quite old. However, both smartphones support 5G networks, which surprisingly, makes them usable even in 2023.

It is easy to buy a new OnePlus Nord 2 5G, but the same cannot be said about the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G. But this comparison surely proves that a mid-range Android smartphone of 2021 can easily compete with a flagship from 2019.